CMC Norfolk Broads

We are just coming to the end of a fortnight on the above site where we have stayed many times before.

A cracking site in a beautiful part of the country as I am sure I have mentioned previously. 

The Cadiz has not been problem free in that the water pump would not switch off,

running continuously. 

Tried the usual remedies, new O rings, calibrated the Whale ic,tried another water pump, checked round for leaks, all to no avail.

A man needed to be summoned who arrived the next day and diagnosed a faulty Whale ic and fitted a replacement the next day so now all is well. 

I think it has been dodgy for a while as when the pump was running it pushed the bottom of the Whale pump out and it therefore dribbled water. 

All this has now ceased.

The unit is a ridiculous price of £50 or so for a small circuit board in a plastic case but it is what it is.

Thanks to Habiserv for sorting us out.

Anyway back to real ( retired) life in a couple of days.

Ian

CMC The Firs

The above is a very pleasant quiet ( no playground whoopee) near Belper in Derbyshire.

The wardens work very hard to keep it neat and tidy. 

Had a further problem with the centre Heki roof blind again with the strings coming loose on the flyscreen side. 

However with the the help of a You Tube video I managed to sort it. 

The other roof blinds are no problem it's always this one. 

The two grey decals above the front side windows have looked scruffy for some time as if something has run down them. 

Had a go at cleaning them but to no avail. 

I was toying with the idea of replacing them, how I would get them in the correct place is another matter, I toyed that is until I saw the price,. 

£96 each!!!! 

That is scandalous, they can stop dirty for £200.

Ian

Hmm.......

Sorry the actual ne for the Funnels is:-

Caravan Funnels 4U.

Ian

Funnel Update

Just a quick update on the flush tank funnel.

Having just used it for the first time it is excellent. 

Fits well into the filler hole and no drips. 

Well worth the outlay. 

Ian

Caravan Funnels For U

As I am a little fed up with dribbling water or flush fluid down the side of the van have invested in one of these.

It was advertised in Practical Caravan and is made by Caravan Funnels For U. 

Looks a bit like a female urine device but should do the trick. 

Probably slightly overpriced at £10 plus P&P but if it does the job then I am happy.

Also available from Amazon and E Bay. 

I am not involved with the firm and bought it with my own pension.

Ian

CMC Durham Grange

On the above site at the moment which is just outside the city of Durham.

Fortunately it is well served by a park and ride as driving/parking in the city is not a joy.

All has been well with the Cadiz with only two minor problems otherwise:the satellite dish blew over and my hay fever has gone berserk.

We have had none of this heatwave malarkey, we'll leave that to London and the South East.

Nect stop The Firs in Derbyshire in ten days. 

Ian

Two Jobs Done

Had a productive afternoon up at the van today.

Refitted the on board Floe which worked flawlessly, I don't know what happened to it originally when it wouldn't work, one of life's mysteries. 

Also replaced the very grubby dome over the shower cubicle.

An easy job, just release the four screws on the arms and remove, taking care not to drop the screws. 

Replacement is the reverse manoeuvre, the trickiest bit is relocating the arms, but its all done now. 

Take care not to overtighten the screws. 

You will need a Torx screwdriver for the job incidentally.

Ian