For those that aren't aware Beechwood Grange,one of our favourite sites,is closed until September 2018 for an upgrade which is going to include a brand new toilet block and various other improvements.
Full details on the C&MC site.
We usually use it as our first trip of the season but may try Knaresborough instead,alternatively there is a private adults only site not far from Beechwood so may give that a go.
Ian
Thursday 28 December 2017
Movement.
No not a posting about bowels.
Now that we have emerged blinking into the sunny uplands of post Christmas sobriety it is time to once again turn our attention to the caravan.
For those that haven't had the van turn a wheel since late October or November it may be time to think of moving it a foot or two to change the pressure point on the tyres.
Supposedly this lessens the chance of a flat spot on the tyres but I must admit I have never come across anyone complaining of a flat spot if they haven't moved it but it will make you feel better,get you out of the house and therfore avoid any matrimonial bollockings, and you will be able to check that the mover is still in full working order.
Did ours today and also measured up for a longer draught skirt for the awning after I destroyed the original.
The standard length as supplied by Isabella is 3.5m but I may extend it to 5.5m then it will reach to front of the van thereby stopping draughts when sitting out.
If it proves to be too long I can always shorten it.
Ian
Now that we have emerged blinking into the sunny uplands of post Christmas sobriety it is time to once again turn our attention to the caravan.
For those that haven't had the van turn a wheel since late October or November it may be time to think of moving it a foot or two to change the pressure point on the tyres.
Supposedly this lessens the chance of a flat spot on the tyres but I must admit I have never come across anyone complaining of a flat spot if they haven't moved it but it will make you feel better,get you out of the house and therfore avoid any matrimonial bollockings, and you will be able to check that the mover is still in full working order.
Did ours today and also measured up for a longer draught skirt for the awning after I destroyed the original.
The standard length as supplied by Isabella is 3.5m but I may extend it to 5.5m then it will reach to front of the van thereby stopping draughts when sitting out.
If it proves to be too long I can always shorten it.
Ian
Wednesday 20 December 2017
The Gap Sorted.
With reference to the last blog entry the "gap" problem has been resolved.
If your van is located at home this will give you a little project to do on Christmas Day when the relatives you haven't seen for ten years ,with good reason,are getting on your wick.
First I purchased some plastic covered chicken wire from Homebase,cost £6 odd.
B&Q sell much the same but it is over double the price,this is for the rich people down south.
Next cut a length of the mesh the same length as the gap ( 1.8m ) and two squares wide.
You will need some wire cutters of some sort,thanks to Mr.Roscoe and his garage full of tools we were well catered for in that department
Bend the mesh so it is at a right angle.
Then simply slot it down behind the backboard to cover the gap.
The backrest cushions will cover it up and after having tested it by dropping stuff on it it seems to work.
Hopefully no more fishing down to the Alde radiator to retrieve flotsam and jetsam.
It is easily removable should the need arise and it won't stop the heat rising.
Repeat of course for the other side.
I didn't do the rear ones adjacent to the bunks as we don't seem to have a problem with them but of course you can if you want.
A Merry Christmas to all my readers so while the wife peels the sprouts it's out to the van.
Ours is in storage five miles away so no escape for me.
Ian
If your van is located at home this will give you a little project to do on Christmas Day when the relatives you haven't seen for ten years ,with good reason,are getting on your wick.
First I purchased some plastic covered chicken wire from Homebase,cost £6 odd.
B&Q sell much the same but it is over double the price,this is for the rich people down south.
Next cut a length of the mesh the same length as the gap ( 1.8m ) and two squares wide.
You will need some wire cutters of some sort,thanks to Mr.Roscoe and his garage full of tools we were well catered for in that department
Bend the mesh so it is at a right angle.
Then simply slot it down behind the backboard to cover the gap.
The backrest cushions will cover it up and after having tested it by dropping stuff on it it seems to work.
Hopefully no more fishing down to the Alde radiator to retrieve flotsam and jetsam.
It is easily removable should the need arise and it won't stop the heat rising.
Repeat of course for the other side.
I didn't do the rear ones adjacent to the bunks as we don't seem to have a problem with them but of course you can if you want.
A Merry Christmas to all my readers so while the wife peels the sprouts it's out to the van.
Ours is in storage five miles away so no escape for me.
Ian
Thursday 14 December 2017
That Damn Gap!!
Like most Unicorn 3 owners I suspect we have at times dropped articles down the gap between the side of the van and the back boards entailing a knuckle ripping struggle to retrieve them from the welcoming jaws of the Alde fins..
Yes they've all been down it,TV remote control,pens,pencils,children's model car ( no I believe it was an ice cream van ) at some time or another.
Been thinking of a way to combat this and came up with the idea of placing a strip of plastic covered chicken wire type stuff in the gap so it will catch the fallen objects but still let the heat through.
Something like this:-
Before I lash out £14.60 for a roll from B&Q I wondered firstly if anyone could see any problems with this and secondly had thought of a different or better solution.
I am not intending to permanently fix it just rest it on the vertical wooden supports so if it needs to be removed it can be done so easily.
Any thoughts anyone ?
Ian
Yes they've all been down it,TV remote control,pens,pencils,children's model car ( no I believe it was an ice cream van ) at some time or another.
Been thinking of a way to combat this and came up with the idea of placing a strip of plastic covered chicken wire type stuff in the gap so it will catch the fallen objects but still let the heat through.
Something like this:-
Before I lash out £14.60 for a roll from B&Q I wondered firstly if anyone could see any problems with this and secondly had thought of a different or better solution.
I am not intending to permanently fix it just rest it on the vertical wooden supports so if it needs to be removed it can be done so easily.
Any thoughts anyone ?
Ian
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