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

[tonyidle]

Can u get 3 way fridges re gassed if the ammonia has leaked out ( obviously find the leak at the same time

No. They use a combination of chemicals.

 

[funflair]

I got all the manuals but there are so many of them lol I've not read them

Have you got the proper N+B one though?

 

[Northernraider]

Have you got the proper N+B one though?

Yeah the bordbuch

 

[funflair]

Yeah the bordbuch

Bedtime reading

 

[JockandRita]

I keep discovering or getting told new things with this van ... its such a well built big bus

You are not wrong Tam.

I think you lot with the same model or near enough should meet up soon, so you can show Tam everything he doesn’t know.

smiffy has already been in ours Carol, and gave it his approval just days before meeting up with Tam.

Gordon Bennett, this thread isn't half moving along swiftly.

Cheers,

Jock.

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[funflair]

You are not wrong Tam.


[B]smiffy has already been in ours Carol[/B], and gave it his approval just days before meeting up with Tam.

Gordon Bennett, this thread isn't half moving along swiftly.

Cheers,

Jock.

And ours well you know what I mean this thread is taking me right back and I think I am getting a bit nostalgic

 

[Flairy]

I thought you might like to see my older model built 2001

 

[Freo]

And ours well you know what I mean this thread is taking me right back and I think I am getting a bit nostalgic

Maybe Tam might consider doing you a swap?

 

[Northernraider]

Sorry Tam, but it has all the looks and fixings of an inverter, and that clear relay underneath is the auto switchover relay, which auto detects when you are on mains, or the inverter.

Have you not got a 16A charger which looks like this, with an on/off switch, and a Gel/Lead Acid changeover switch?

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Or one of these 18A jobbies..........

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In that case, they raise and swivel.


I'm no gambler, but I'll bet they do.


As Martin's reply.


Definitely not a desk layout Stephen, ie, bar lounge layout, very much the same as our old Hymer E690.


Again Tam, exactly as Martin suggests.

Cheers,

Jock.

Yeah jock it's the same as that bottom photo only bigger . Not an inverter just a charger bloody awkward to get in to see the front panel though

 

[tonyidle]

Plenty of lovely roof space for some mega solar panels
Have you thought about putting them on tilting frames [ I think Martin jumar has at least one that tilts ]

I'm sure I've seen a similar desk layout in another A Class

My Hymer B584 had the same.

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[funflair]

Sorry Tam, but it has all the looks and fixings of an inverter, and that clear relay underneath is the auto switchover relay, which auto detects when you are on mains, or the inverter.

Have you not got a 16A charger which looks like this, with an on/off switch, and a Gel/Lead Acid changeover switch?

View attachment 943256
Or one of these 18A jobbies..........

View attachment 943271


In that case, they raise and swivel.


I'm no gambler, but I'll bet they do.


As Martin's reply.


Definitely not a desk layout Stephen, ie, bar lounge layout, very much the same as our old Hymer E690.


Again Tam, exactly as Martin suggests.

Cheers,

Jock.

If you zoom in Jock it says "electronic battery charger" but I did spot that box that looked like it would/might be a changeover relay so there could yet be a surprise hiding somewhere.

EDIT

Bugger too slow again

 

[funflair]

Maybe Tam might consider doing you a swap?

nah he doesn't like white cupboards we have already established that

 

[The Coops]

Tam have you seen Basildogs offer on Gasits?

 

[JockandRita]

Yeah jock it's the same as that bottom photo only bigger . Not an inverter just a charger bloody awkward to get in to see the front panel though

That is huge compared to ours, hence me mistaking it for an inverter.

If you zoom in Jock it says "electronic battery charger" but I did spot that box that looked like it would/might be a changeover relay so there could yet be a surprise hiding somewhere.

EDIT

Bugger too slow again

I couldn't read anything when I tried to zoom in to Tam's photo Martin, as it was so dark.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Northernraider]

Tam have you seen Basildogs offer on Gasits?

Yes.

But I'd quite like to keep the alugas bottles and have them renewed next year

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[funflair]

That is huge compared to ours, hence me mistaking it for an inverter.


I couldn't read anything when I tried to zoom in to Tam's photo Martin, as it was so dark.

Cheers,

Jock.

I should have said "zoom in, squint, and then make a bit up"

 

[BobJayne]

I think you need to get it round to Uncle Lenny HB asap. Does he have room in his back passage?

 

[Manic]

Yeah it's had a remis skylight originally I think same as the very front one and if like my hymer the wind has caught it and blew the top off ...they've had something taped over the hole till they fitted that heki .. and then never cleaned the tape off . Hopefully panel wipe will remove that residue .

I was worried about the wind blowing the mini heki open when it’s on the first position as nothing keeps it secure, so I made a lock for it

 

[Gina M]

I could give you pair a big kiss

I've just been out to check and yes the front seats lift up and swivel all from that one lever and are level with the rear ...that's bloody amazing . I had looked and thought they'd never be at the same level and that's why they didn't turn but they do .. I'm so chuffed I could break dance as it really makes it a nice lounge now. The dogs will be so pleased as the girls lie on the front seats but I always feel they're out the way then so now they're able to socialise.

Brilliant absolutely brilliant View attachment 943272View attachment 943273

That's sealed the deal. This van is a keeper

 

[gus-lopez]

I spoil the bleady idiot too…

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You do.

I suspect that big aircon unit doesn't work as I can't get any life out it but will have to buy a skylight to replace it with .

Why? The air con unit doesn't let any light in at the moment so if you removed it & fitted an ali plate over then there would be far more room for solar.Unless of course you want more light?

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[Northernraider]

You do.

Why? The air con unit doesn't let any light in at the moment so if you removed it & fitted an ali plate over then there would be far more room for solar.Unless of course you want more light?

Dunno I just think the inside would look nicer with a skylight than a hole in the ceiling

 

[Mousy]

What about a huge mirror on the ceiling for when you’re entertaining in the lounge?

 

[corconx]

I have all the manuals lol I'm just a typical bloke and haven't read them lol

Actually you haven’t had the time! Reading in Morocco

 

[corconx]

View attachment 943280View attachment 943281View attachment 943280View attachment 943281I thought you might like to see my older model built 2001

Brilliant, my ideal motorhome.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Dark outside now...
...do you have light(s)?

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[jumartoo]

Plenty of lovely roof space for some mega solar panels
Have you thought about putting them on tilting frames [ I think Martin jumar has at least one that tilts ]

I'm sure I've seen a similar desk layout in another A Class

Yes we have a tilting panel on the roof (and a freestanding one for when we want to park in the shade). Martin and Richard gus-lopez fitted the roof one.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

I know it's personal taste but I love the warm wood in this van , I'm not keen on the modern vans with white cabinets etc ,for me they look too clinical , I've always loved wood and I think it's warm and homely looking.

Absolutely!!!
That looks like a cracking van Mr.Tam Northernraider

 

[Northernraider]

Dark outside now...
...do you have light(s)?

Yes all working at the minute.

 

[Slippymurphy]

I also had another look on the roof , it's filthy and there's moss growing round everything. That satellite dish will be removed tomorrow afternoon while Just smiffy is watching the grand prix , and I'll start cleaning the roof over the next few days if it's dry weather. The aircon unit also needs checked out as at the moment I can't get it to turn on the panel is completely blank so not sure if it still works . If it doesn't it will be removed and a heki skylight installed in its place. View attachment 942735View attachment 942736View attachment 942737View attachment 942738

Tam
You are removing the satellite dish, is that for cleaning or are you getting rid of it. Only asking as I have one on my van but never really watch tv as got fire stick and wi fi etc. so not used
if you got rid what would you put in its place?

 

[Northernraider]

Tell you what

Ice just had my first shower In Doc and I've been missing out lol. Was bliss

Alde had water hot in 10 minutes and I drained that tank lol. Dried and dressed in peace.

Lovely. I feel spoiled

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