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

[Beltie]

Yes it's annoying me to lol. I could just take the wheel off and align it but it wouldn't solve the problem causing it.


I've just been under for a look and there really isn't anything obvious. I may need to see if I can find somewhere to check the tracking. But I'd have thought it would show up on a tyre

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You probably haven't done enough miles for it to show on the tyres yet. I'd get the tracking checked. I know it costs, but at least it eliminates one more thing.

 

[Boldly]

What is that black mark on the steering bar?
If you can find somewhere that can do it I would get all the ball joints changed as they all look their age! They are normally not very expensive but I appreciate yours is a lorry so everything is bigger and more expensive.

 

[Northernraider]

Does it have to be a "garage" won't the normal tyre places do it?

That included tyre places

 

[Northernraider]

What is that black mark on the steering bar?
If you can find somewhere that can do it I would get all the ball joints changed as they all look their age! They are normally not very expensive but I appreciate yours is a lorry so everything is bigger and more expensive.

It's a drip from stonechip spray.

Ball joints are all fine it's just surface rust on everything which is normal

 

[Scotch mist]

Ye,it needs looking into I think,
Just like Tam Northernraider a few wee things creeping in on this van that needs sorted,its not done much milage ( about a 1k or so)in the last four years.im out trying to use it as much as possible to get it all sorted for Spain in December
Once I get all things fettled it will be great van I think

You are welcome to come & stay at farm or in town , if you want somewhere to go
Reasonably local , & tools if you need to check anything

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[gus-lopez]

Youtube I watch use A2 tyres for 4 wheel laser alignment but it would depend on whether it fits in?

https://www.a2tyres.co.uk/wheel_alignment

 

[TinaLes]

Thats the problem Tam, I dont think many even normal sized MHs have their tracking checked until there is an obvious problem, because most places say they "don't have ramps big enough". I remember getting my tracking checked years ago, front only, at tyre places with cracked up concrete driveways, and never needing a ramp, and it was near enough in those days. Kwick Fit now want over £100 to check all 4 wheel alignments on a ramp, using fancy laser machinery, and recommend its checked every 6 months due to our road conditions! Yea Right, form a queue for that one.
How much were the Monroe Shocks Tam?
If it were me, I would change both front shocks myself as they are the old originals, then having found a tracking place change both track rod ends, get the steering wheel centred up, and have peace of mind that its all done as new.
Thus making the tyres last longer, and hopefully stop the pulling to one side. I guess its a trial and error job, starting with the obvious 1st.
Good luck in finding a suitable tracking place, Adams Morley will no doubt do it, but at what cost, I have no idea. They do offer Funster discount though, so worth a mention.
LES

 

[Northernraider]

When milo wants in a space he won't take no for an answer lol

 

[pelican]

Yes it's annoying me to lol. I could just take the wheel off and align it but it wouldn't solve the problem causing it.


I've just been under for a look and there really isn't anything obvious. I may need to see if I can find somewhere to check the tracking. But I'd have thought it would show up on a tyre

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Blimey that all looks rather grim. Are you having it all shot blasted prior to painting

 

[Pugsy]

You are welcome to come & stay at farm or in town , if you want somewhere to go
Reasonably local , & tools if you need to check anything

Thanks Kenny that's very kind .
I give you a call tomorrow.
Cheers Cris

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[Winger]

Having just spoken to them on the phone, I'm going for one of these, coming in from Italy.

GEAR KNOB IVECO DAILY 06>

GEAR KNOB IVECO DAILY 06>

coastalvanspares.co.uk

The underside collar on ours is split, and that's why sticking it back on 3 x times hasn't lasted long.

Cheers,

Jock.

Older men with knob problems. Whatever next..,..

 

[Northernraider]

Lovely sunrise this morning but jeeso the condensation is ridiculous and those are double glazed

 

[Terry]

Time to get a window vac

 

[Razamataz]

When I first started teaching in further education I had a responsibility to enable our students to create CV's. 17 years later I don't have this role of CV building and so much has changed it overwhelms me also.
I would definitely seek help from friends to create a CV now.

 

[Razamataz]

fit exterior silver screens ........... . Will stay absolutely bone dry

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[Boldly]

fit exterior silver screens ........... . Will stay absolutely bone dry

Hardly stealth parking though.

 

[Razamataz]

Hardly stealth parking though.

whats that got to do with condensation?

 

[Northernraider]

Time to get a window vac

I have a window vac


Only cleans up the condensation though it doesn't prevent it

 

[Northernraider]

fit exterior silver screens ........... . Will stay absolutely bone dry

Too big this van to put them on , and whilst I agree they are great for keeping the condensation at bay they're not the best for wild camping and when they're wet you've to put them somewhere

 

[Terry]

I have a window vac


Only cleans up the condensation though it doesn't prevent it

As Raz says fit external screens is the only way to stop it - stoping breathing will stop it as well You breathe about 2pints of water per night so along with 4 dogs say another 4 pints the water has to go somewhere and that is usually the coldest place / surface ie windows. Keep the vac well charged or open the windows, ventilation is also good to help stop condensation but that involves freezing

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[Razamataz]

Too big this van to put them on , and whilst I agree they are great for keeping the condensation at bay they're not the best for wild camping and when they're wet you've to put them somewhere

I will have you know...... I do wild camp......Last time was
Arbroath
Kirkcaldy
Burntisland
Coz I put silver screens on ..... Naebody could see me.....I was pure Stealthy

 

[Flairy]

We don’t get any misting in our Flair but we have an expelair which we leave on continual while we are in the motorhome since new ,ours is above the bed with a dome cover on the outside.

you can see it at the back

 

[tonyidle]

Some heat on overnight and ventilation. It's a particularly bad time of year for condensation.

 

[Terry]

We don’t get any misting in our Flair but we have an expelair which we leave on continual while we are in the motorhome since new ,ours is above the bed with a dome cover on the outside.

Like I said ventilation

 

[Razamataz]

And keeping the van a lot cooler in sunny climate
Used ours EVERY DAY during our 90 days in Spain
Your pack of dogs will thank you for it..

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[Flairy]

We did only have 2 sheep dogs ps our heating is always on low never been off in 20 years set at 12 in the winter if parked if in use 20 I like been warm

 

[L' Hobo]

It's a drip from stonechip spray.

Ball joints are all fine it's just surface rust on everything which is normal

I wasn't impressed with the rubber in the last picture in post #3800 looks definitely past it's selling by date and probably not helped by the, what looks like, a small oil leak?

 

[Minxy]

Hardly stealth parking though.

Stealth camping in a mahoosive MH!

 

[Minxy]

Too big this van to put them on , and whilst I agree they are great for keeping the condensation at bay they're not the best for wild camping and when they're wet you've to put them somewhere

You could have them in 3 sections with suckers to fix them on which would make it easier, gotta be better than having all that damp in the MH.

You've got a big garage to stick them in when wet so that shouldn't be a problem.

They should keep it warmer too so less gas usage and as Raz has mentioned will certainly keep it a lot cooler for the pooches in summer. If in sections you could just fit whichever pieces are necessary.

 

[Yamas]

We just put ours in the shower to dry out whilst driving.

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