things you never had, but now have, that you couldn't do without.

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So, lets imagine, you are going to replace your motorhome next week.

What will you have to take from your current van on to your new one? However, something that you never thought you would ever want but since having, you simply couldn't do without.

20 years ago we had a CI, it had nothing on it, just the normal, cooker, heating shower etc. as we've gone on..
I couldn't do without gaslow, Self levelling, an awning, air, outside BBQ point, outside shower, motorhome WIFI. alloy wheels, automatic, garage, TV,

if you has to change tomorrow, what comes with you?
 
Smartphone, I don't know how I ever managed without it, I've always got it in my hand, I'm even typing this on it 😳😆 I can do without anything else 😏
Hi! Are you using an App on your Smartphone?? I'd love to get it but can't seem to find it anywhere :(
 
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The box full of spares that has gradually been added to each time we change the van, things like our last van was an Elddis Aspire 255 with ALDE heating. As we are often away out of season I bought a spare circulation pump but never used it. As our current van has blown air it’s in the box with other stuff. If I didnt carry it I am sure I would come across someone who’s pump has failed. It’s in there with spare gpl adaptors, spare bulkhead regulator, spare side marker lights, etc etc.
 
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Like it, the light's got 3 levels and is bright, you can leave it off at night though. looks well made 👌

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Does it actually keep mossies away from you, though? My experience with every gadget I've bought (more out of desperation than expectation) is that, well, they just don't.
 
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Does it actually keep mossies away from you, though? My experience with every gadget I've bought (more out of desperation than expectation) is that, well, they just don't.
Don't know yet, just at Scarborough this weekend so not many about. The LED light is really good, 8 hours on medium brightness, can't fault it for 20 quid. The amazon reviews say the insect killer part works for mozzies and tiny flies, but not for house flies.

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Manual every time.

It's the one major thing on my current automatic van I wish I could change and make it manual.

( Understand automatics if your are a delivery driver or use the van in an urban area, but manual is better for most motorhomes)
And a godsend if you have arthritis in your left knee and hip.

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Don't know yet, just at Scarborough this weekend so not many about. The LED light is really good, 8 hours on medium brightness, can't fault it for 20 quid. The amazon reviews say the insect killer part works for mozzies and tiny flies, but not for house flies.

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We used one on our trips last year, worked well.
Would add to previous about auto gearbox, gas fire, quick and efficient, but don't have in this van, gas low, quest pop up, mobile phone/sat nav and a good road map. Oops forgot silver screens and remoska and cadac and external gas point. Going to another thread before i think of anything else I had in previous vans and wish i had in this.
 
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Lots on here saying Alde which is great and far better than Truma (yes I’ve had both) But have they got the engine heat exchanger? it’s brilliant!👍👍 To be brutally honest I’ve said on here I’m changing van and doing a build, but I’m struggling to part with it and Alde is just one of a number of reasons why I’m struggling!
So for me it would be Alde (with the polar package) motorhome WiFi and E&P levellers👍
 
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Hi! Are you using an App on your Smartphone?? I'd love to get it but can't seem to find it anywhere :(
there is no app as such to download..

simply drag the URL from the browser to your phone home screen ..
 
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I think I would like every thing to work! All as bought from new! As soon as I go away something leaks or stops working. Every time!

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So, lets imagine, you are going to replace your motorhome next week.

What will you have to take from your current van on to your new one? However, something that you never thought you would ever want but since having, you simply couldn't do without.

20 years ago we had a CI, it had nothing on it, just the normal, cooker, heating shower etc. as we've gone on..
I couldn't do without gaslow, Self levelling, an awning, air, outside BBQ point, outside shower, motorhome WIFI. alloy wheels, automatic, garage, TV,

if you has to change tomorrow, what comes with you?
Gaslow just takes away any worry
 
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Self Leveling, Gaslow, Starlink, rear air suspension, Fire Stick, TV and bedding.

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Don't know yet, just at Scarborough this weekend so not many about. The LED light is really good, 8 hours on medium brightness, can't fault it for 20 quid. The amazon reviews say the insect killer part works for mozzies and tiny flies, but not for house flies.

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It doesn't work for fruit flies.

Don't ask me how I know. :(
 
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As we have a VW camper, I wouldn't take much if we got another (bigger) van.

It would be the small things.

We have a set of stainless steel insulated mugs, which are just brilliant, and a matching 1 litre insulated cafetiere which I turned in to a teapot. I would be devastated if they were lost or stolen, you can't get them anymore.

We also have a small, folding washing up drainer. We'd use it even in a bigger van.

And the small table top we have, it's tiny but just big enough for dinner and cups, I'd take that.

Oh, and the Koni suspension we had installed, except it wouldn't work on a Ducato :rofl:
 
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20 years ago we had a CI, it had nothing on it, just the normal, cooker, heating shower etc. as we've gone on..
I couldn't do without gaslow, Self levelling, an awning, air, outside BBQ point, outside shower, motorhome WIFI. alloy wheels, automatic, garage, TV,

The only thing I couldn't do without in that list is a garage.

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Lots on here saying Alde which is great and far better than Truma (yes I’ve had both) But have they got the engine heat exchanger? it’s brilliant!👍👍 To be brutally honest I’ve said on here I’m changing van and doing a build, but I’m struggling to part with it and Alde is just one of a number of reasons why I’m struggling!
So for me it would be Alde (with the polar package) motorhome WiFi and E&P levellers👍
It would be very easy to install in a self build, don't see the problem.
 
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Manual every time.

It's the one major thing on my current automatic van I wish I could change and make it manual.

( Understand automatics if your are a delivery driver or use the van in an urban area, but manual is better for most motorhomes)
Having had both would never have a manual again I find them totally unsuitable for Motorhomes. Last thing you want navigating through a very tight hill top village up a mountian is to have worry about changing gear, especially when it's an awful cable change which all vans are.
 
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My Garmin sat nav was something I never dreamed would be part of my life. Traveling on my own in the past I used to rite the road numbers on the edge of the windscreen with a chinagraph pencil.
Apart from not getting lost as much my speeding fines have gone down.
 
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Diesel heater, solar panels, lithium batteries, air fryer, fire stick, auto box would be a big plus!

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