The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road. (81 Viewers)

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Minxy

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BTW, did you get my PM re your battery box?
Ooooooo ... what are you two plotting! :giggle:

I thought it would be a little 'den' for Garry seeing as he's been eyeing up 'living' in the garages of N&Bs! :giggle:
 
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You dare mate lol

I paid £290 for a full fluid change, bearing in mind my system holds 8-9 ltrs I think that’s bloody good value. They told me things about my system I didn’t even know as well as FW updating the Alde panel
Are they not about £440 for an A Class though?
 

Al n Val

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Are they not about £440 for an A Class though?

No idea

I paid what paid, also no idea why it should be more for an A class as an Alde system is an Alde system choose what moho it’s installed in surely.

Ok I can see why a system is different in a 6mtr van to a 9mtr van as you’ll have more pipe-work and possibly radiators. But both vehicles could be any class couldn’t they?
 

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I was just wondering if it would work on the windscreen? 🤔
Yes it works great, here is mine, see not a single fly. :giggler:
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Ooooooo ... what are you two plotting! :giggle:

I thought it would be a little 'den' for Garry seeing as he's been eyeing up 'living' in the garages of N&Bs! :giggle:
Garry did comment upon investigating our garage space at Drax Mel, that he could easily live in Tam's garage space of the same size for the Moroccan trip, but clearly wasn't aware at the time, of the potential for a huge pi@@ pot within, once Tam's batteries were removed/relocated. :LOL:

Cheers,

Jock. ;)
 

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No idea

I paid what paid, also no idea why it should be more for an A class as an Alde system is an Alde system choose what moho it’s installed in surely.

Ok I can see why a system is different in a 6mtr van to a 9mtr van as you’ll have more pipe-work and possibly radiators. But both vehicles could be any class couldn’t they?
You must have just sneaked in like me, I paid £270 odd I think and they told me the prices have been adjusted and should be £400 odd but they honoured the price!! Great service, lots of questions answered, will definitely be heading back there when it’s due!!👍👍
 
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Garry did comment upon investigating our garage space at Drax Mel, that he could easily live in Tam's garage space of the same size for the Moroccan trip, but clearly wasn't aware at the time, of the potential for a huge pi@@ pot within, once Tam's batteries were removed/relocated. :LOL:

Cheers,

Jock. ;)

I think he should have a 6” hole in the bottom of the battery box then just cover the battery box with a toilet seat…
Great for wild camping but a bit awkward while driving….😎
 

JockandRita

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I think he should have a 6” hole in the bottom of the battery box then just cover the battery box with a toilet seat…
Great for wild camping but a bit awkward while driving….😎
Absolutely Garry, as that could specifically be the second driver's rest bunk, ie, yours, with Madame Brazilian driving your PVC in convoy. ;)

Cheers,

Jock. ;)

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2 things that's impressed me with this van today. 1st , I turned heating and hot water off around 12pm , I just washed my dishes in hot water at 7pm . Boiler has kept water hot for 7 hours. Never had a van that did that.

2nd , it has a built in starter battery trickle charger so when my leisure battery is full it charges my starter battery too.


The more I discover the more I love this van.

I can manage with basic , I did many times , but I must admit its nice having a bit of luxury .
 

JockandRita

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2 things that's impressed me with this van today. 1st , I turned heating and hot water off around 12pm , I just washed my dishes in hot water at 7pm . Boiler has kept water hot for 7 hours. Never had a van that did that.

2nd , it has a built in starter battery trickle charger so when my leisure battery is full it charges my starter battery too.


The more I discover the more I love this van.

I can manage with basic , I did many times , but I must admit its nice having a bit of luxury .
Tam, as funflair Martin pointed out in a previous post, you are experiencing the qualities (and are now the proud owner) of a luxury and quality German built MH, which these days, you'd certainly be paying a quarter of a million bucks for.

We thought our 99 Hymer E690 was luxury and quality built, but TBH, our N+B Flair far exceeds that, and will be our last MH, unless I lose my C1. 🤷

Enjoy her qualities pal. 👍

Jock. :)
 
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Only a few wee additions inside today.

Some storage pockets
Inside door step for dog leads
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Behind passenger seat , holds first aid kit and high viz vest incase of breakdowns etc .
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One on inside wardrobe door for socks
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While the dogs lazed around
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A view from the other side when I can get on the sofa lol
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Evening time ambiance....I do love the flairy lights lol
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My quick and easy dinner to show uncle Lenny HB how it's done , vegetable stirfry . Washed down by a 2023 Robinsons Berry brew
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Uncle Lenny HB gonnae gaes a link tae yer smoke alarm ta muchly.
 
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You can add pink to blue but not vice versa Tam, i’d advise you as well when replacing the fluid to let Alde do it.

Reasons being the full system gets a service/overall, pressure tested and anything you don’t know, they do, and it will be thoroughly explained to you.

Admitted I take onboard what you’ve said previously regarding being in hotter climates.

They did mine in July and it’s sorted now until 2019 so peace of mind
So are you a time traveller then, sorry couldn't resist. :LOL:

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Tam, as funflair Martin pointed out in a previous post, you are experiencing the qualities (and are now the proud owner) of a luxury and quality German built MH, which these days, you'd certainly be paying a quarter of a million bucks for.

We thought our 99 Hymer E690 was luxury and quality built, but TBH, our N+B Flair far exceeds that, and will be our last MH, unless I lose my C1. 🤷

Enjoy her qualities pal. 👍

Jock. :)
Aye I thought my big franky was luxurious when I had it and it was quite well kitted out but wasn't as well built or designed as this is. And it was newer .

I had the alde on that but rarely used it. But didn't have the engine heating etc .
 

Lenny HB

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My quick and easy dinner to show uncle @Lenny HB how it's done , vegetable stirfry . Washed down by a 2023 Robinsons Berry brew
A few ingredients missing, meat, fish, shellfish and you forgot the G&T, beer & wine.

And a few olives wouldn't go amiss.
 

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JockandRita

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Label says dry clean only . But they've had a good hoover at least .
Mousy Dawn is absolutely spot on Tam, ie, a cool wash. If really dowdy and drab looking, add a scoopful or two of Vanish, or a satchet of Glowhite, and that'll bring them up nice and white again. ;)

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Years ago, you'd have to soak them in Bio-Tex for hours, but these modern additives to the main wash are excellent these days. 👍

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 

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2nd , it has a built in starter battery trickle charger so when my leisure battery is full it charges my starter battery too.
Need to keep your eye on that as the CBE distribution unit only charges the starter battery when the leisure battery is 13.5v and above. If you have no charge going in Lithium's tend to sit at 13.3v.
 

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