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

[Flairy]

I quite Agee mines been on over 20years they are smaller but nothing to stop the air going under.

 

[intokenny]

Superb job, looks fantastic. That's 1 large solar panel. I'm in awe of both of you. That Garrys a special man!!!

 

[Outdoors Dad]

When you look at the photos from the beginning to now the difference is astonishing....and seeing that huge solar panel on the table, then on the roof it gives you a sense of how enormous the van is. I see your bumper colour has deteriorated will it be back to black or a paint finish?

 

[Manic]

I'm feckin knackered , Just smiffy has sat on his arse all day ....while I've been grafting . .

Joking aside my arms are hanging off.

Here's some photos.

The things you've to do to get a short arse on a roof View attachment 950386View attachment 950387View attachment 950388

Panel went up easier than I thought . View attachment 950389View attachment 950390View attachment 950391

1 cup of tea and Just smiffy desperate for a pee ...so needs must he pees in a bottle on the roof lol View attachment 950392View attachment 950393

Bit of a moving back n forth fiasco to mark out ,sand ,clean and glue up the roof but went smoothly View attachment 950394View attachment 950395View attachment 950396View attachment 950397View attachment 950399

I don’t know but this image sprang to mind. Your both doing a really good job.

 

[Flairy]

Must be anthracite not back to black

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[Langtoftlad]

Just the one panel then ?

 

[Hirsch]

Great work Just smiffy . You are a bloody

 

[alex n]

I'm feckin knackered , Just smiffy has sat on his arse all day ....while I've been grafting . .

Joking aside my arms are hanging off.

Here's some photos.

The things you've to do to get a short arse on a roof View attachment 950386View attachment 950387View attachment 950388

Panel went up easier than I thought . View attachment 950389View attachment 950390View attachment 950391

1 cup of tea and Just smiffy desperate for a pee ...so needs must he pees in a bottle on the roof lol View attachment 950392View attachment 950393

Bit of a moving back n forth fiasco to mark out ,sand ,clean and glue up the roof but went smoothly View attachment 950394View attachment 950395View attachment 950396View attachment 950397View attachment 950398View attachment 950399View attachment 950400


While he was up there garry cleaned off the old mastic tape seal along the front .

Bugger of a Job he said . New seal all done
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Meanwhile I polished and waxed doc's Arse ..... ooer matron. View attachment 950404View attachment 950405View attachment 950406View attachment 950407


And I made a start along one side ...I've done from the rear to the hab door . You can really see the difference in this photo View attachment 950409

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Stopped for the night as my arms are sore. The polisher is great but it gets heavy after a while

great job guys well done

 

[Northernraider]

When you look at the photos from the beginning to now the difference is astonishing....and seeing that huge solar panel on the table, then on the roof it gives you a sense of how enormous the van is. I see your bumper colour has deteriorated will it be back to black or a paint finish?

The front bumper and wheel arches have faded with the sun . The rear bumper and side skirts though polish up lovely. If the front don't polish it will be repainted in Morocco this winter

 

[Northernraider]

Just the one panel then ?

At the moment .. but it is 410watt . I might add more later if I need them . The aircon unit don't work so might be removed and I'd fit another good sized panel over there.

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[chaser]

At the moment .. but it is 410watt . I might add more later if I need them . The aircon unit don't work so might be required and I'd fit another good sized panel over there.

Have you seen anyone else with one of these panels as to how they work, they sure are cheap and saves having to join smaller ones together at more than twice the price

 

[Northernraider]

Have you seen anyone else with one of these panels as to how they work, they sure are cheap and saves having to join smaller ones together at more than twice the price

Lots of self build van folk using them . Same connections etc that are on the other panels I've used. Can't beat the price really. They have 550watt ones too for about 65 quid . But they're a bit bigger again .

This one fits well in that space. I had 400 watt on moby but only a 100ah battery so it was a bit overkill really.

 

[Puddleduck]

Does cleaning them make much/any difference in performance? Panels on houses never get cleaned but I guess at an aaangle so water washes off more rather than just sitting on them.

Ours get cleaned every two years and we are in rainy Scotland. It does make a difference - about a 10% increase in output.

 

[Just smiffy]

Good days work today and it all went better then planned, when the solar cables arrive I’ll be up there again running them in the van, that back bumper has come up like new and original greyish colour, I don’t think you should paint it…

 

[Ian_H]

Looks great chaps.
Don’t you think the air / wind will get under the panels where the Ali does not go right to the edge of the panels & lift the panel when your motoring?

I would have thought you want space for air to get out from under the panel to equalise with the reduced pressure on top of the panel when driving (creating lift like a plane wing)

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[Northernraider]

Good days work today and it all went better then planned, when the solar cables arrive I’ll be up there again running them in the van, that back bumper has come up like new and original greyish colour, I don’t think you should paint it…

Not painting back bumper .. only front bumper and front wheel arches if they don't polish up.

 

[Barriesimpson]

If the front don't polish it will be repainted in Morocco this winter

Why this obsession with Morocco? My experience is not to trust them further than you could throw them.

 

[Northernraider]

Why this obsession with Morocco? My experience is not to trust them further than you could throw them.

There's no obsession with morroco. I'm going there anyway to escape uk winter.

To have the paintwork sorted in the UK would be around 4/5 times the price I can have it done in Morocco.

 

[ALI G]

There's no obsession with morroco. I'm going there anyway to escape uk winter.

To have the paintwork sorted in the UK would be around 4/5 times the price I can have it done in Morocco.

And you're out of the stupid 90 day rules

 

[Northernraider]

Pass this 2017 burstner every morning on our doggy walk. What a Shame its left in this state.

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[L' Hobo]

Pass this 2017 burstner every morning on our doggy walk. What a Shame its left in this state. View attachment 950551View attachment 950552

I feel the same about boats left in marinas, what a waste of enjoyment!

 

[corconx]

So pleased to read this before sleeping. Both you and Just Smithy have done a brilliant job really well.

You fell on your feet going down here to do Doc

Sleep well

 

[Figaro]

I feel the same about boats left in marinas, what a waste of enjoyment!

Quite agree, most Marinas are stuffed with yachts many don't look like they've moved or had anyone visit for months

 

[Northernraider]

Your both amazing I wouldn’t have like to get that up therewell done.thats some solar panel.ps your back bumper is like new.i wouldn’t have room on my roof.View attachment 950446

This very clean roof should not go unappreciated..

Hi ho silver


P.s ... if this is a recent photo though Brian Flairy keep an eye on those seals round your skylights as the front one there is starting to perish and dry up.

I think every skylight in this van has leaked and I've watermarks

 

[Northernraider]

Just been on the direct ferries website this morning , ferry on 5th November at 11am from Newhaven to dieppe for Doc ,me and the 4 furbums... £179 . That's very good .

Now do I book it? And assume everything is going to be sorted out by then or is it tempting fate? Remember I'm a scot lol and the ferry prices go up the closer you get to your date and I dinnae like that lol.

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[chaser]

Pass this 2017 burstner every morning on our doggy walk. What a Shame its left in this state. View attachment 950551View attachment 950552

What's the matter with it , looks ok to me?

 

[scousebird]

Is that one way?

 

[Nyvern]

You can change the date for £20 I think. Over the phone.

 

[Northernraider]

What's the matter with it , looks ok to me?

Just covered in green slime and left to fade and leak in the sun chick. Needs a good wash and a polish before it gets any worse. Those graphics are ruined now they'll never clean up

 

[Barclaybasher]

Just been on the direct ferries website this morning , ferry on 5th November at 11am from Newhaven to dieppe for Doc ,me and the 4 furbums... £179 . That's very good .

Now do I book it? And assume everything is going to be sorted out by then or is it tempting fate? Remember I'm a scot lol and the ferry prices go up the closer you get to your date and I dinnae like that lol.

DFDS will change your booking either free or for £10........

Did that for me when not allowed on ferry for not filling in the stupid form during Covid.......caught next ferry - £10

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