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by horns
19 Mar 2013, 19:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jack's Garage
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Jack's Garage

Anyone know if these guys are still in business - their website appears to be dead.

Failing that, has anyone used anyone else decent in (northish) London recently that they can recommend? Mechanical rather than bodywork.

Cheers!
by horns
24 Jun 2012, 00:35
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Driving with fridge on gas
Replies: 6
Views: 2392

Re: Driving with fridge on gas

I've done this loads, too. Never had a problem, and it's never blown out.
by horns
19 May 2012, 21:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Westy joker decals
Replies: 5
Views: 1694

Re: Westy joker decals

You mean the metal section where the controls are? I took it off, along with all the other brown metal bits from the interior, and had them sandblasted and powder coated. Didn't cost much, and they look like new now. Joker decals also available from these guys - http://www.mosake-partners.com/joker-...
by horns
17 May 2012, 17:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy fridge
Replies: 8
Views: 1855

Re: westy fridge

They're pretty simple devices - chances are if you tell us what's wrong with it someone here can tell you how to fix it.
by horns
16 May 2012, 20:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Too much oil?
Replies: 10
Views: 1616

Re: Too much oil?

I guess the only way to be sure is to drain it again and carefully measure the right amount before you put it in.
by horns
16 May 2012, 19:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Too much oil?
Replies: 10
Views: 1616

Re: Too much oil?

If you're changing the filter, it takes 4.5 litres I believe - at least the TD does anyway. Are you sure you drained it all out?
by horns
16 May 2012, 17:00
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: NEW FERRY UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 3513

Re: NEW FERRY UPDATE

That's just what we do, For those that don't know, as the ferry approaches Calais, just inside the pier heads, keep looking to your right, you can see a campsie and a motorhome park, to get to it, as you leave Calais port, about 500 yards after the check out booths you can take a right turn, (towar...
by horns
15 May 2012, 20:10
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: NEW FERRY UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 3513

Re: NEW FERRY UPDATE

As with most things these days, the earlier you book the cheaper the fare, and keep your eyes out for special offers, playing around with the departure and return times on the website can also save you a small fortune. Agreed, sometimes we've found P&O to be the cheapest option. It helps if you...
by horns
09 May 2012, 13:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westfalia Leisure battery access ?
Replies: 34
Views: 7354

Re: Westfalia Leisure battery access ?

I always knew brown was better. Although I guess you can get in the cupboard without moving the table out of the way, so it's swings and roundabouts. :D
by horns
09 May 2012, 10:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westfalia Leisure battery access ?
Replies: 34
Views: 7354

Re: Westfalia Leisure battery access ?

California Dreamin wrote:Horns....do me a favour....leave the seat in place and rotate it 180 and post up a picture....I have never seen it done before.

Martin

chrisevans wrote:Horns also disagree but prepared to be proven wrong. Any chance of a picture?

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by horns
08 May 2012, 14:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: On the verge of overheating up steep hills
Replies: 21
Views: 3145

Re: On the verge of overheating up steep hills

pierce wrote:Is there anything else you would recommend doing...?

Yes. Slow down.
by horns
04 May 2012, 13:32
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: headlamp adaptors
Replies: 8
Views: 1640

Re: headlamp adaptors

I've got adaptors on my foreign vehicle. I should get some RHD headlights, really. :wink:

But yeah, Brickwerks is the place for these.
by horns
01 May 2012, 13:17
Forum: Campers
Topic: Calling all Joker owners
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Calling all Joker owners

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by horns
21 Apr 2012, 12:09
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Windscreen washer plumbing blocked.
Replies: 8
Views: 2910

Re: Windscreen washer plumbing blocked.

Ta. I'll get under there shortly and have a look. At least it failed on something cheap!
by horns
21 Apr 2012, 11:56
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Windscreen washer plumbing blocked.
Replies: 8
Views: 2910

Re: Windscreen washer plumbing blocked.

Yeah, the pump is working. How do I get to the tubing and the pump? Front grille? Or drop the tank out?