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by rainman
16 Apr 2015, 11:48
Forum: Campers
Topic: Khyam Driveaway Sleeper
Replies: 4
Views: 2195

Re: Khyam Driveaway Sleeper

I've got a Khyam compact 300 and I wouldn't recommend it. It is a pig to put up, I have had to replace the poles as they snapped and the stitching on the channeling for the poles is coming undone. And it leaks. I was disappointed with it as I'd read good reviews of Khyam here and elsewhere, maybe I ...
by rainman
22 Aug 2014, 19:30
Forum: Campers
Topic: Awning for high top
Replies: 8
Views: 3623

Re: Awning for high top

Not Khyam compact 300, unless you enjoy getting wet and have a good supply of spare poles, in case of a light breeze. Whether high top or no, all awnings will fit to your gutter, either by figure of 8 or pole & clamps, so the world's your lobster. Just avoid the khyam. I had (actually still have...
by rainman
21 Aug 2014, 17:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: aldi stereo head £35
Replies: 39
Views: 13994

Re: aldi stereo head £35

thanks, I didn't think of looking for instructions on the interwebs, der.
by rainman
21 Aug 2014, 13:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: aldi stereo head £35
Replies: 39
Views: 13994

aldi stereo head £35

Remeber this? I think a few of you bought one but I can't find the thread now. Anyway - quite happy with mine for playing itunes and having hands-free but I was trying to listen to the radio last weekend and it kept changing stations and also tuning in to traffic reports. I can't find the instructio...
by rainman
21 Aug 2014, 12:30
Forum: Campers
Topic: no really? is my canvas inside out?
Replies: 6
Views: 1759

Re: no really? is my canvas inside out?

should look like this, i.e. flaps on the inside
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by rainman
21 Aug 2014, 10:26
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: air cooled and water cooled comparisons
Replies: 13
Views: 3665

Re: air cooled and water cooled comparisons

oops, I meant MPG.
by rainman
21 Aug 2014, 09:51
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: air cooled and water cooled comparisons
Replies: 13
Views: 3665

Re: air cooled and water cooled comparisons

mine's a 2L air-cooled and I'd struggle to maintain 65mph , although to be fair I haven't tried. 55 is more realistic and getting up hills is fine, especially if I can get a good run up. No idea about mph, the fuel guage is a bit erratic, but I'd be happy with 25.
by rainman
19 Aug 2014, 12:20
Forum: Campers
Topic: fridge running on disposable gas cannister
Replies: 2
Views: 1306

fridge running on disposable gas cannister

Got myself one of these for a festival last weekend: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waeco-CombiCool-RC-1205-GC/dp/B00CITS4J0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I don't keep a fridge permanently in the van so was looking for a 3-way to replace my knackered old one. I was pleasantly sur...
by rainman
17 Apr 2014, 20:07
Forum: Campers
Topic: Mouldy spots
Replies: 8
Views: 2896

Re: Mouldy spots

Dettol mould and mildew remover works fine on the pop top shell without damaging the lining but don't use it on the canvas - I've yet to find anything that will remove mould from the canvas without compromising the material, and I think I've now tried everything.
by rainman
13 Apr 2014, 15:36
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: paint, clean and polish
Replies: 1
Views: 1492

paint, clean and polish

Have a look at the Rustoleum tutorial in wiki - it's the way forward.
by rainman
12 Apr 2014, 07:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: replacing pop-top with high top
Replies: 4
Views: 1850

Re: replacing pop-top with high top

Sounds good. I think I'd always be a bit concerned if I just used adhesive though. Not sure if and when I'll get around to it but it's going on my long list of things to do.
by rainman
09 Apr 2014, 09:15
Forum: Campers
Topic: replacing pop-top with high top
Replies: 4
Views: 1850

replacing pop-top with high top

Fed up after replacing canvas last year only for it to be mouldy already, I'm thinking of taking off the pop-top and sticking on something like this; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T25-SHELDON-HIGHTOP-ROOF-/151195834320?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW&hash=item2333f957d...
by rainman
09 Apr 2014, 09:02
Forum: Campers
Topic: Curtains...facing in....or facing out?
Replies: 23
Views: 7443

Re: Curtains...facing in....or facing out?

Mine face out but are now very faded after a few years, especially the front ones where there's no window tint. For this reason I'd have them facing in if I ever get around to replacing them.
by rainman
08 Apr 2014, 07:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: Awning / Sun Canopy Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 4428

Re: Awning / Sun Canopy Advice

They look like just the job if you want to sell ice cream.
by rainman
06 Apr 2014, 11:43
Forum: Campers
Topic: Cooker
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Re: Cooker

There may be another tap along the gas line somewhere. Mine (autohomes) has one in the cupboard just below the grill. As above, very hard to tell if you've got any gas in your bottle.