The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road.

scousebird · 2024-11-03T12:12:24+0000

L' Hobo said:
I am surprised that, Funsters who say they spend quite a lot of money and support the local community while staying on Aires, need such a large fridge freezer?

Not all aires are in reach of a shop or bar, some are in the middle of nowhere so provisions are needed.

Boldly · 2024-11-03T12:20:55+0000

L' Hobo said:
I am surprised that, Funsters who say they spend quite a lot of money and support the local community while staying on Aires, need such a large fridge freezer?

You need a large fridge to keep beer and wine cold and a freezer for ice cubes for the gin and tonic wherever you stop!

nicholsong · 2024-11-03T12:31:03+0000

JockandRita said:
Maybe that's because folks know that the Arto is a much lower spec Geoff. Just saying like. ....................

Sorry Geoff, but I couldn't resist the temptation.

Cheers,

Jock.

Jock

So that is one thing that you have in common with Oscar Wilde, who could 'Resist anything but temptation'.

Do you also wear a green carnation?

nicholsong · 2024-11-03T12:35:01+0000

Northernraider said:
Of course. I already have people bowing and curtseying when I drive past

I experience the same - but only when the chauffeur is driving.

nicholsong · 2024-11-03T12:42:33+0000

Lenny HB said:
Yep in Lydd.

She has my sympathy. I was based at Lydd airport, now pretentiously named as 'Ashford International'.

I could not bear the thought of living on the Marsh, so chose Rye.

JockandRita · 2024-11-03T12:48:27+0000

nicholsong said:
Do you also wear a green carnation?

Nope Geoff, I'm heterosexual through and through thanks.

Cheers,

Jock.

bigtree · 2024-11-03T12:50:49+0000

JockandRita said:
Nope Geoff, I'm heterosexual through and through thanks.

Cheers,

Jock.

No Chutney in my life either.

Northernraider · 2024-11-03T13:07:11+0000

Flairy said:
What temp is the inside one set at ?please I’m struggling to understand . Thankyou

It's set to 6° so if the temp goes above 6 the fan comes on. .takes it down to around 5° then switches off. Fully adjustable though so you can set it to whatever you like.

The outside one is trial and error because the temp sender is h

L' Hobo said:
I am surprised that, Funsters who say they spend quite a lot of money and support the local community while staying on Aires, need such a large fridge freezer?

I've never at any time said I support the local community, the local community should support itself lol. I do my shopping in supermarkets.

I also rarely stay on aires it's mostly carparks and beaches

Northernraider · 2024-11-03T13:07:36+0000

Dutch 68 said:
Is uncle Lenny going to solder in that little battery too?

Done that this morning

JockandRita · 2024-11-03T13:13:24+0000

Northernraider said:
Done that this morning

I don't know if I mentioned it before or not Tam, but my panel hasn't faltered once since I changed that wee green battery.
The blooming clock display seems to have a mind of it's own though, ie, it keeps great time for weeks, then suddenly loses time.

Cheers,

Jock.

Northernraider · 2024-11-03T13:21:14+0000

JockandRita said:
I don't know if I mentioned it before or not Tam, but my panel hasn't faltered once since I changed that wee green battery.
The blooming clock display seems to have a mind of it's own though, ie, it keeps great time for weeks, then suddenly loses time.

Cheers,

Jock.

Aye my clock seems to gain 20 minutes every so often . But the panel has switched itself off a couple of times too..I'm hoping the battery change cures that.

Just smiffy · 2024-11-03T13:24:41+0000

JockandRita said:
I don't know if I mentioned it before or not Tam, but my panel hasn't faltered once since I changed that wee green battery.
The blooming clock display seems to have a mind of it's own though, ie, it keeps great time for weeks, then suddenly loses time.

Cheers,

Jock.

Are you sure it’s the clock Jock..? Sometimes I lose a whole day…

L' Hobo · 2024-11-03T13:42:20+0000

nicholsong said:
She has my sympathy. I was based at Lydd airport, now pretentiously named as 'Ashford International'.

I could not bear the thought of living on the Marsh, so chose Rye.

I once, many years ago before many motorways etc, had to find Lydd Airport with a Coach load of American passengers after ALL the London Airports were closed due to FOG.
The weather between London and Kent was much the same but, with only the help of one of the passengers and my paper map, we found it 4+hrs after leaving London.

Sadly, Lydd by then was also fog bound so we had to find out way back to a London hotel!

What a difference a mobile phone and SatNav would have made!

scousebird · 2024-11-03T14:15:50+0000

Just smiffy said:
Are you sure it’s the clock Jock..? Sometimes I lose a whole day…

That's happened to me too, mainly after being mullered the night before

Northernraider · 2024-11-03T14:29:10+0000

The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

It's blooming freezing today .

All jobs done I'm having an afternoon in front of the telly

WESTY66 · 2024-11-03T14:31:27+0000

Northernraider said:
The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

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It's blooming freezing today .

All jobs done I'm having an afternoon in front of the telly

Twinkletoes out on a Sunday afternoon?? He should be catching up on his chores

1967bowesj · 2024-11-03T14:43:55+0000

That obviously incorrect statement on the front of the white motorhome lol
Made me laugh this drab afternoon

Janine · 2024-11-03T14:51:49+0000

Northernraider said:
The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

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It's blooming freezing today .

All jobs done I'm having an afternoon in front of the telly

I’ve seen that photo before!

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TinaLes · 2024-11-03T14:53:17+0000

1967bowesj said:
That obviously incorrect statement on the front of the white motorhome lol
Made me laugh this drab afternoon

That statement is obviously about the Driver, plus its rumoured, when called upon, he can be very "Ultra light" on his feet also.

LES

1967bowesj · 2024-11-03T14:56:35+0000

TinaLes said:
That statement is obviously about the Driver, plus its rumoured, when called upon, he can be very "Ultra light" on his feet also.
LES

Could be, Lenny got personalised decals on the van lol, silly me thought it was for the van

Just smiffy · 2024-11-03T15:22:45+0000

Northernraider said:
The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

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It's blooming freezing today .

All jobs done I'm having an afternoon in front of the telly

Nice to see…

I see Lenny takes his work case everywhere…

Just smiffy · 2024-11-03T15:24:46+0000

Northernraider said:
The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

Tam… I can hear him now.. “come stupid boy hurry up and take the picture”….

gus-lopez · 2024-11-03T15:50:05+0000

pelican said:
Is the panel with the 2 fans installed whilst in hotter climates or is it in place all of the time.

Mine is in place all the time

pelican said:
My thoughts are that the modified grill is going to have reduced air-flow if fans are not running.

They always run via the thermostat set to come on at 44ºc & off at 38ºc.

pelican said:
Yes understood but also concerned with the effect of dampness on fan motor units.

Mine have been in on this van for 4 years & never had a problem? they were still ok on the last van after 6 years, when I got rid.

nicholsong said:
I could not bear the thought of living on the Marsh,

They have ruined it now by allowing so much new building.Preferred it just sheep

Flairy · 2024-11-03T15:56:10+0000

My fans have been on 18 years still working perfect.

Scotch mist · 2024-11-03T16:43:59+0000

Just smiffy said:
Are you sure it’s the clock Jock..? Sometimes I lose a whole day…

I’m not surprised, you just lost 2 month

pelican · 2024-11-03T18:02:00+0000

gus-lopez said:
Mine is in place all the time

They always run via the thermostat set to come on at 44ºc & off at 38ºc.

Mine have been in on this van for 4 years & never had a problem? they were still ok on the last van after 6 years, when I got rid.

They have ruined it now by allowing so much new building.Preferred it just sheep

I don't have a thermostat on mine which would be something else to go wrong.
You also have the advantage of living in a warm climate where most electrical items benefit from.

Lenny HB · 2024-11-03T18:03:45+0000

Just smiffy said:
Tam… I can hear him now.. “come stupid boy hurry up and take the picture”….

Yep.

Langtoftlad · 2024-11-03T18:04:18+0000

Northernraider said:
The youngsters are off to the dancing ... how dapper do they look

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It's blooming freezing today .

All jobs done I'm having an afternoon in front of the telly

Is that Lenny's defib in that case?

Bustup15 · 2024-11-03T18:13:55+0000

Langtoftlad said:
Is that Lenny's defib in that case?

More likely some of that booze (for emergencies of course).

Northernraider · 2024-11-03T18:16:56+0000

pelican said:
I don't have a thermostat on mine which would be something else to go wrong.
You also have the advantage of living in a warm climate where most electrical items benefit from.

I'm sure Brian Flairy lives in Ireland... you couldn't find a colder wetter place on earth lol .. 18 years his fans have been I'm place.

Edit*

Apparently England....the 3rd coldest wettest place

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