The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road. (115 Viewers)

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Langtoftlad

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No it was a twin wheeler too but a bit lighter at 4200kg
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Those wheels are in an awful state with standing all those years. :( Looking great now though. (y)

I had new discs and pads on the front last year, and the pads (don't know what brand though), have done nothing but squeal when cold, so I think I'll get a set of Brembo, Ferodo, or Bosch.

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 
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changed the ball valve on the hear exchanger. The first one I'd bought on ebay from the link posted on here was not the right one . Too small inside so garry nipped out to a few places to find another.

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Sorry if the links I supplied where the wrong size Alde must have used a different size I guess what size did the thread end up being was it 1/2" BSP instead of 3/8" will just help others in the future if needed.
 
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Those wheels are in an awful state with standing all those years. :( Looking great now though. (y)

I had new discs and pads on the front last year, and the pads (don't know what brand though), have done nothing but squeal when cold, so I think I'll get a set of Brembo, Ferodo, or Bosch.

Cheers,

Jock. :)
I fitted Mintex disc and pads to my Hymer and they squealed, contacted Mintex and they sent me some stick on anti squeal pads , donā€™t know why they didnā€™t supply them originally. Sorted the problem

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JockandRita

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I fitted Mintex disc and pads to my Hymer and they squealed, contacted Mintex and they sent me some stick on anti squeal pads , donā€™t know why they didnā€™t supply them originally. Sorted the problem
Thanks for that Manic. :) TBH, I wasn't aware there was such a thing. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

A search reveals pads or shims.

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 
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Tell me about the table lamp Tam Northernraider

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Here's the link ..

It's very good quality I was quite impressed.

 
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I fitted Mintex disc and pads to my Hymer and they squealed, contacted Mintex and they sent me some stick on anti squeal pads , donā€™t know why they didnā€™t supply them originally. Sorted the problem
Yes I was going to say a common fault nowadays is some new pads don't have shims on them to stop the squealing.

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I was thinking there will be nothing you donā€™t know about your Flair ,youā€™ve learnt in a few weeks whatā€™s taken me over 20 years and Iā€™m still learning,and I came from a mechanics background,I take my hat off to you šŸ§¢

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Not according to the tyre manufacturer. ;)

I am plated at 6850Kgs, and in full holiday mode with E-Bikes onboard, I'm running at 5850Kgs.

My tyre wear is consistently even, both across and around the tread, on both front and rear. (y)

Cheers,

Jock. :)
From memory your Flair is very evenly balanced with the rear axle about double the front on a weigh bridge so I have done this as one calculation but normally would do it for each axle, for tyre pressures I use a rule of thumb, actual axle weight divided by maximum axle weight multiplied by the maximum tyre pressure, your tyres will be 121 rated so 1450kg per wheel and a maximum pressure of 5.75 bar or 83.4 psi, @ 6 wheels maximum load would be 8700kg = 5850/8700 = 0.672 using 83.4 psi as the maximum 0.672x83.4=56.0448 psi I then usually add 10% to that to cover any imbalance side to side so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from Falken ;) the Palace is much heavier on the front axle at just over 2600kg when empty vs yours at about 1900kg I think so I run 76 psi front, it was delivered with over 80 all around and running empty that wasn't good.

Yes our front axle load is rated at 2900kg which is more than some vans are running all up:LOL:

Anybody with 225x75x16 might find this table interesting, it's from Continental but I don't believe the name matters its down to the designed load rating and maximum pressure.

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S is for single and T is for twinned wheels, then it's just axle load referenced up to pressure in bar 1 bar = 14.5 psi.
 
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From memory your Flair is very evenly balanced with the rear axle about double the front on a weigh bridge so I have done this as one calculation but normally would do it for each axle, for tyre pressures I use a rule of thumb, actual axle weight divided by maximum axle weight multiplied by the maximum tyre pressure, your tyres will be 121 rated so 1450kg per wheel and a maximum pressure of 5.75 bar or 83.4 psi, @ 6 wheels maximum load would be 8700kg = 5850/8700 = 0.672 using 83.4 psi as the maximum 0.672x83.4=56.0448 psi I then usually add 10% to that to cover any imbalance side to side so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from Falken ;) the Palace is much heavier on the front axle at just over 2600kg when empty vs yours at about 1900kg I think so I run 76 psi front, it was delivered with over 80 all around and running empty that wasn't good.

Yes our front axle load is rated at 2900kg which is more than some vans are running all up:LOL:

Anybody with 225x75x16 might find this table interesting, it's from Continental but I don't believe the name matters its down to the designed load rating and maximum pressure.

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S is for single and T is for twinned wheels, then it's just axle load referenced up to pressure in bar 1 bar = 14.5 psi.
I've not had this on a weighbridge yet , might try that one near uncle Lenny HB before I go over the water just to see what I'm weighing in at in full fettle


I'll try the rears at 62psi for now and see how that works.

I'm planning to replace all these tyres for all season ones next spring anyway. But might get the front pair changed before I go away incase that's the cause of my slight vibration on the front.

I have the fronts set at 65psi for now which seemed okay
 

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so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from Falken ;) the Palace is much heavier on the front axle at just over 2600kg when empty vs yours at about 1900kg I think so I run 76 psi front,
We are actually plated at 2300Kgs on the front axle Martin, but appreciate actual running weight might be less. (y) Trial and error with tyre pressures and front air bag pressures finally settled at 4 - 4.2 bar in the tyres, and 3 - 3.5 bar in the air bags. A higher tyre pressure became bone shakingly uncomfortable. Falken got it spot on with their advice re pressures and axle weights. (y)

Cheers,

Jock :)
 
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Sorry if the links I supplied where the wrong size Alde must have used a different size I guess what size did the thread end up being was it 1/2" BSP instead of 3/8" will just help others in the future if needed.
Not to worry the one on ebay was only Ā£3.50 so no big loss. I wasn't sure of the sizes and the outside looked the same when it arrived .

This is the one we've fitted now looks like it was 3/8
Lever will be easier when driving anyway šŸ˜
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Not to worry the one on ebay was only Ā£3.50 so no big loss. I wasn't sure of the sizes and the outside looked the same when it arrived .

This is the one we've fitted now looks like it was 3/8
Lever will be easier when driving anyway šŸ˜View attachment 959194View attachment 959195
Looks a proper job much better than the cheapo versions šŸ‘šŸ» put the other in the spares kit you never know it might come in handy šŸ˜

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Looks a proper job much better than the cheapo versions šŸ‘šŸ» put the other in the spares kit you never know it might come in handy šŸ˜
Aye ill keep hold of both . The old one incase I need another later I'll just take it in with me and say "gonnae gaes yin o thon " lol
 

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