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Author: steve livesley
A retired engineer and a classic car enthusiast when i find some relevant or interesting information I add them as posts to my various blogs for future reference ........ I am no expert on these topics just a keen enthusiast but I hope they will be of interest to others with a similar interest
Simple Site Security Idea
In a recent Camping and Caravanning Club mag there is an article where many motorhomes have a built in alarm … More
Dry Wipe Notice Board!!
The inside on the lockers if made of shiny white plastic makes a useful dry wipe board for notes of … More
Cheaper toilet chemicals
Lidl /Aldi sell these biological washing chemicals or their equivalent. They do just the same job as the expense blue … More
Headrest TV Mount
It’s really down to personal preference where you have the tv. We use the original mounting location when in transit … More
LED Lighting
A very popular and easy conversion for most light bulbs – and cheap if bought via ebay. If you intend … More
Illegal motorhome “No Parking” signs
An interesting recent blog post about motorhome no parking signs are illegal!! See https://andystrangeway.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/govt-anti-motorhome-policy-exposed/
Peugeot Scuttle Drains
I find that the little drain holes each side of the front windscreen scuttle easily get blocked increasing the risk … More
Dual purpose Sat Dish Stand
Have modified my sat dish bracket so it will fix to the table pedestal leg rather than storing the separate … More
Peugeot Boxer Scuttle Leaks 1
I noticed a while ago how flimsy the centre scuttle joint seemed and noted that the overlap of the 2 … More
Sat Nav Holder
Make use of the clip in the center of the Peugeot Boxer dash to secure the sat nav holder rather … More
Loo Gloves
You don’t really want to be handling and emptying the toilet tank with bare hands – like most do. Not … More
Lockers Locked Indicator
Like most motorhomes and caravans there are quite a few external lockers some with multiple locks that should be checked … More
What mods does your insurance company need to know about
Useful info if you are like me and like to make “minor” miods to your motorhome. See http://www.caravanguard.co.uk/news/motorhome-modifications-6371/
Simple control panel mod
An idea to help find the right button on these flat push sensitive panels. When fumbling around in the dark … More
Anti Rattle Idea 2 – old socks for bottle covers
Save the mesh covers that often come with wine bottles to place around bottles to stop them clinking about on … More
Motorhome service point Gridlifters
Grid Lifter / Back Assister ……. make lifting waste water grids easier Ideal for motorhomers wanting to save their backs … More
Find your local Calorgas stockist
Find your local calorgas stockist at https://www.calor.co.uk/find-a-stockist
44 Cheap And Easy Ways To Organize Your RV/Camper
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/brilliant-space-saving-storage-solutions-for-your-rvcampe Found this website which has some good ideas – not all!
Ferry back Wine Storage
These wine bottle carriers are available from most supermarkets. They are great to carry home your wine collection on the … More
Head Torch for jobs when you need a third hand – at night
When having to do something like filling or emptying water containers or changing gas bottles at night when you could … More
Microwave Storage Space
We very rarely use the microwave but when we do we are glad we didn’t take it out to create … More
Cab Door Mats
Cab Door Mats – Coir ……. keep your cab clean with coir anti slip door mats Made to measure from … More
Night Lights
Useful little battery operated led lights to use during the night to minimise disturbing your other half. Positioned for easy … More
Drinking Water Bottle Storage
We don’t drink water from the tap (many do – personal choices) and find the door pocket an ideal place … More
Retractable clothes dryer
We find this accessory very useful for drying/airing towels etc during the day whilst out. It retracts but as it … More
Electrics Box Ventilation
It is important that the control box gets plenty of ventilation and does not get covered with clothes or clobber … More
Anti-Rattle Idea 1 – shelf liners
Fed up with rattling pots, pans and bottles etc then one of many cures is to line shelves with the … More
Toilet flush tank drain valve.
I think we all know how tricky it is empty the flush tank during this time of year to prevent … More
Calor & BP Gas bottles Comparison
After weighing up the weights and measures I use the 3.9 calor gas bottles. Saves about 12kg weight and because … More
Parking Pal UK App
A useful car park finding app – we can usually squeeze into a car pitch on a corner or a … More
Headrest TV mounting
The van came with the tv mounted as made on the side of the microwave unit. Which meant the cook … More
Van Levelling App
There are many clinometer apps available to help level your van. The one I use has a calibration button to … More
RV Mods, RV Modifications, RV Upgrades, RV Tips
http://www.modmyrv.com/ Some good ideas from across the Atlantic – many that can be applied to our motorhomes, campers and caravans.
Paint your Reversing sensors
I am very pleased with my reversing sensors fitted to the rear skirt apart from the visual appearance of a … More
Gas Struts to Seat Locker
I have added gas struts (2x150Nm struts per side) see pic. A lot more sturdy arrangement and a lot easier … More
Armrest Protectors
A simple solution to hide those unsightly worn armrests on the front seats. A pair of long socks that you … More
Locker Light
I found a most useful addition to the dry locker now the nights are drawing in is a motion sensing … More
Shower Room LED lights conversion
I have always been a bit disappointed with the dullish lights in the toilet compartment – I replaced the bulbs … More
Spot/Driving Lights
Fitted spots which came from eBay (about £30). Was originally put off by the black mounting plates but think they … More
Onsite Security Idea
I have just read this evening in the latest Camping and Caravanning Club mag – where another make of motorhome … More
44 Cheap And Easy Ways To Organize Your RV/Camper
44 Cheap And Easy Ways To Organize Your RV/Camper An RV is the ultimate tiny-living space. Meticulous organization will make … More
Tank and pipe heating project using 12v trace heating cable.
Just completed a project to fit a length of trace heating cable under the van to the fresh water pipework … More
Handy drawer mounted shelf
A useful little shelf handy for some extra cooking workspace, for a beer or coffee and occasional bedside shelf. Tucks … More
Teleco TV Amplifier Gain Adjuster Mod
Occasionally when setting up the tv in poor reception areas I found that twiddling an adjuster screw on the signal … More
Motorhome Mods UK 