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  1. North Norfolk wild camping 25th May (1 night only)

    The car park at Cley now has signs saying no overnight parking, there are two car parks just outside Sheringham on the POI,, we where there last weekend but in the end stayed at Breck Farm, Kelling, ( Near Kelling Heath) Plenty of room and £16 per night.
  2. Motorhome rental UK

    Could try hire a hymer, nr Milton Keynes
  3. Orange LPG hose, is it safe?

    Hi John, Orange hose should only be used for portable appliances, fixed items such as yours should be permanently connected ideally with copper, reason being that orange pipe has a limited life span and it deteriorates, if behind cupboards etc cannot be inspected, if fitted by a registered gas...
  4. Recommend a jack please

    The bigger capacity jack the easier it is to use, I have a 12 ton bottle jack for my 4.6t Hymer, piece of cake to lift.
  5. Brass tap valve

    Most suppliers should carry tap repair kits, These will be a straight swap, Plumb Center stock them, also the majority of independant suppliers will carry them, these are an every day component to most plumbers. If in doubt ask your local plumber, he may carry them or send you to some one who does.
  6. Brass tap valve

    Heres a novel idea, try your local plumbing supplies store!!!
  7. Hymer s700 for sale

    With regret we are thinking of selling our Hymer Mercedes S700 1993 2.9 diesel, manual gearbox, fixed rear bed, drop down bed over front seats, solar panels, tow bar, etc. etc. hardly used in last two years but just done 16 days and 2500kms around France, It seems a shame for it to sit on our...
  8. mirror mounting adhesive or tape

    Mirror glue, yes really, available from glass retailers, similar to silicone but does not damage the back of the mirror like bathroom silicone does.
  9. Hymer mercedes wont tick over

    Thanks for the ideas folks, turns out it was the fuel filter full of crud, only done about a thousand miles since last filter change but that was nearly two years ago, ruddy bio fuels caused the problem.
  10. Is it me?

    Try a commercial tyre fitter, I have fitted valve extensions (Approx 6" long and flexible) and then made a bracket that bolts to the end of the drive shaft, made checking pressures easy.
  11. Hymer mercedes wont tick over

    Hello, I have a Hymer Mercedes 2.9 diesel S700 1993 that will not tick over when warm, does anyone know of a quick fix for this or will half to go to the garage.
  12. How many w members own a Hymer?

    1993 S700 on Merc 410 chassis 2.9 diesel, owned for 8 years based near Rugby Warwickshire
  13. Camp Chef Stainless Steel Portable Outdoor Oven

    Thanks, not every one realises the dangers.
  14. Camp Chef Stainless Steel Portable Outdoor Oven

    Whilst this looks a good oven I would hesitate to use indoors, at 18000 btu out put it does not state the rated input, this is always more, probably 19-20000 btu, Anything above 5000 btu needs permanent ventilation, whilst I am gas safe registered I am not registered for LPG so cannot recommend...
  15. removable steering wheel

    Been racing cars for 15 years with removable steering wheels, no problems at all.
  16. LHD vans

    Just remember to drive in the gutter, I have a Hymer S700 Lhd and love it, approx. 25 mpg, (19mpg with race car on trailer behind) as has been said good mirrors and blind spot mirrors make life easy, go for it you will soon get used to it.
  17. where to get towing eye?

    Towing eyes are normally left hand thread, this is because if towing with a rope, left hand thread will tighten where as right hand thread the eye will come loose!! This is because of the twist of the rope. Hope this clears up any confusion of why LH thread is used.
  18. Kane 250 Flue Gas Analiser

    Unfortunatly it will need servicing as the oxygen cells only last 12 months even if not used, I replace my fga every 4 years as after this time they become unreliable, also as an Oftec and gas safe engineer we have to have them certified at 12 monthly intervals.
  19. Keeping warm

    How about a large dog, when we had a Bernese the van didn't need heating!!! Also good guard dog.
  20. Most economical older motorhome engine

    94 Hymer mercedes 4.6 tonne 27-30 at 55-60, 19-20 with car on trailer, 2.9 non turbo merc, used to have a 2.8 iveco that used to average 25 with large trailer and 2 race cars.
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