Pros and Cons of Fulltiming

may change my mot date to september.october..........that way not faffing around with it in january when weather can be iffy.........find it better to deal with things in warmer weather.
i know we can still get mucky weather in sep.oct. but at least its a bit warmer.
 
Scrag said:
Hello Asterix, Do you take your 7.5 to the test station or get a mechanic to pre mot then drive it to the test station? Do you use visa or an approved independent testing station?
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I took mine to a DVSA test centre,it was my first mot with this wagon so I wanted to make sure it was all up to scratch. I did most of the work myself to prepare it but did get a mechanic to look it over before it went for mot. Be aware that you need to book it in months in advance as they seem to be booked solid,may be different in other areas.
 
The Con’s can be The Cold, Icy Weather & The Sub 0° C Temperatures for some,
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The Pros is Having as many ways to keep warm as possible when Aboard, after all being a full time Livaboard as a lifestyle choice doesn’t mean you have to be cold, Damp & Miserable.
Thanks to ‘Nesty’ My Multi Fuel Stove I woke up to a bed of Hot coals from its nights work in keeping the temperature aboard in the mid 20°s C throughout the Evening & Night
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& this morning while it’s currently -6°C Outside, It’s a lovely 18°c aboard to start my day off well.
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The Con’s can be The Cold, Icy Weather & The Sub 0° C Temperatures for some,
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The Pros is Having as many ways to keep warm as possible when Aboard, after all being a full time Livaboard as a lifestyle choice doesn’t mean you have to be cold, Damp & Miserable.
Thanks to ‘Nesty’ My Multi Fuel Stove I woke up to a bed of Hot coals from its nights work in keeping the temperature aboard in the mid 20°s C throughout the Evening & Night -
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& this morning while it’s currently -6°C Outside, It’s a lovely 18°c aboard to start my day off well.
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Your warmer than I am, I can't afford to have the heating on in the morning, good luck to you keep warm !
 
Nesting Zombie said:
The Con’s can be The Cold, Icy Weather & The Sub 0° C Temperatures for some,
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The Pros is Having as many ways to keep warm as possible when Aboard, after all being a full time Livaboard as a lifestyle choice doesn’t mean you have to be cold, Damp & Miserable.
Thanks to ‘Nesty’ My Multi Fuel Stove I woke up to a bed of Hot coals from its nights work in keeping the temperature aboard in the mid 20°s C throughout the Evening & Night
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& this morning while it’s currently -6°C Outside, It’s a lovely 18°c aboard to start my day off well.
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This is what it looked like his morning where I parked up,icy cold outside but walking round in my jocks while I made a cuppa,I've not got a thermometer but it must have been mid 20s at least when I got up,gotta love the multi fuel burner!
 

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Auld Pharrrt said:
Leave Blairgowrie on A93 heading toward Braemar. 1 mile past 30MPH limit stop in layby. The key is tied to a piece of string dangling inside the P sign. Lift plastic cap to get it out.
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Found the key but it won't reach any houses. Is it ok to cut the string ?
 
Question for you NZ. I am currently in Peak Park and quite a lot of flowing water but it is brown. This is because it is running through peat. If this water is boiled is it okay to drink? Just boiling no filtration?
 
Nabsim said:
Question for you NZ. I am currently in Peak Park and quite a lot of flowing water but it is brown. This is because it is running through peat. If this water is boiled is it okay to drink? Just boiling no filtration?
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Hey Nab,
I am certainly no expert or authority on the matter but I DO know that it is drunk from a Bore Hole or straight off a stream in some places but personally I would still Filter it, I have always Filterd my water in all of the Boats I’ve owned & in my last vehicle & Now in The Nest, So I’m very biased on saying ‘Filter’ & or Boil if you are thinking of Harvesting Fresh water.
 
Nesting Zombie said:
Hey Nab,
I am certainly no expert or authority on the matter but I DO know that it is drunk from a Bore Hole or straight off a stream in some places but personally I would still Filter it, I have always Filterd my water in all of the Boats I’ve owned & in my last vehicle & Now in The Nest, So I’m very biased on saying ‘Filter’ & or Boil if you are thinking of Harvesting Fresh water.
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Hi NZ thanks for the reply, I do not have any water filter kit which is why I was asking if boiling alone would suffice? I know you may not be an expert but I also know you manage to get by just fine :)

If the snow comes harder I will be okay topping up melting fresh snow but if not and roads don’t improve it may start getting a bit dry round here in another three days lol
 
My best wishes

To all those now in motorhomes in the UK..

I cannot be much fun !

I guess the same goes for much of northern Europe !
 
Nabsim said:
Hi NZ thanks for the reply, I do not have any water filter kit which is why I was asking if boiling alone would suffice? I know you may not be an expert but I also know you manage to get by just fine :)

If the snow comes harder I will be okay topping up melting fresh snow but if not and roads don’t improve it may start getting a bit dry round here in another three days lol
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Can you not do what I do & Harves the Snow, Ice, Rain from your ‘Clean’ roof & Boil, it’s surprising just how much a decent downpour can produce, I often get 5 or 7 Lt from that alone,
But long term I really advise getting a water filtration set up for permanent ‘Traveling’ Livaboards, I honestly can’t remember the last time i used a Hose or tap to fill up when shuffling about the place.
 
jagmanx said:
To all those now in motorhomes in the UK..

I cannot be much fun !

I guess the same goes for much of northern Europe !
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Actually it’s superb. Nice and quiet, little traffic and perfect spots to spend the night, wonderful snowy scenery and fantastic sunsets. What more could anyone want. I much prefer being out in the van in the Winter, shame the daylight is a bit short but even at night great views of the heavens.
 
Becides it makes tracking for a tasty snack easier in this weather-
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Important because I’ve ran out of Donuts!
 
Nesting Zombie said:
Can you not do what I do & Harves the Snow, Ice, Rain from your ‘Clean’ roof & Boil, it’s surprising just how much a decent downpour can produce, I often get 5 or 7 Lt from that alone,
But long term I really advise getting a water filtration set up for permanent ‘Traveling’ Livaboards, I honestly can’t remember the last time i used a Hose or tap to fill up when shuffling about the place.
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Ha that’s exactly what I have been doing NZ, reckon I have 4 or 5 days supply now if I am careful. I was just thinking I’d we didn’t get fresh snow and track didn’t improve before I ran out. What filtration would you use if you were replacing now NZ? Not sure if I can justify full kit as I. Am not quite full timing and this is because I got snowed in and cut off.
 
Nabsim said:
Ha that’s exactly what I have been doing NZ, reckon I have 4 or 5 days supply now if I am careful. I was just thinking I’d we didn’t get fresh snow and track didn’t improve before I ran out. What filtration would you use if you were replacing now NZ? Not sure if I can justify full kit as I. Am not quite full timing and this is because I got snowed in and cut off.
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Just get the ‘Cheap as Chips’ Gravity Fed Water filtration unit that comes complete, it looks like an old fashioned Tea Earn, you put Raw/Dirty/Contaminated water in the top half, let gravity do the work & have Clean Filterd Fresh drinking water out the bottom tap.
Check back later I will post some pictures, but have to check my nets now
 
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