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by Troika
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Bunk Fabric replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 5978

Re: Bunk Fabric replacement

Purchased from Dormobile themselves, first thought was that they were perhaps tapered for some reason but after measuring carefully it is not the case. Will be removing them and taking them to an Aberdeen sailmaker to unpick and resew with an appropriate adjustment in seam position and inclusion of ...
by Troika
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Dormobile roof springs
Replies: 7
Views: 5990

Re: Dormobile roof springs

Apolgies for reopening an old thread, but having embarked on a determined effort to have all three vehicles operational/mot'd/used this year have opted to replace the springs on one vehicle, however the problem encountered is as follows, on one old vehicle as soon as I release the external catches, ...
by Troika
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Bunk Fabric replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 5978

Bunk Fabric replacement

Purchased two replacement bunk covers some time ago, and only now got round to installing, so for those considering doing similar be aware of how easy it is to shear the bolts securing the end brackets,despite lots of releasing oil and gentle touch, and then after all the faffing around with eazi-ou...
by Troika
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: side awning on Dormobile
Replies: 9
Views: 8970

Re: side awning on Dormobile

Dan, if you the information on the bracket to hand it would be appreciated.

G.
by Troika
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Installing my cab heater
Replies: 10
Views: 9258

Re: Installing my cab heater

Thought it was about time I got my finger out and installed the same heater kit I purchased last year, but ahead of making any cuts or drilling have done a dry bench assembly just to confirm lengths/runs etc, and here comes the question, in the picture of the exhaust pipe adjacent to the sink waste ...
by Troika
Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted (LR/Camping only)
Topic: Searle 109 SW plus donor SW for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6606

Re: Searle 109 SW plus donor SW for sale

If anybody wishes to try a cheeky cheap bid, now is your opportunity, otherwise they go to Ebay and failing that route they will go to the scrap yard.
by Troika
Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted (LR/Camping only)
Topic: Searle 109 SW plus donor SW for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6606

Searle 109 SW plus donor SW for sale

Far too many projects and vehicles scattered around so a clearout is pending. First up is this Marine Blue 109 in what I believe is SW configuration, has Carawagon badges on wings, Searle Custom built label on rear along with a FWD Motors Ltd plate on rear, no other fittings to suggest it was ever a...
by Troika
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: Classic Campers
Topic: New Conversion - lots of questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 10841

Re: New Conversion - lots of questions...

My tuppence worth, go and look at a LWB SW without the rose tinted glasses and see just how little room there is inside, standard rear bench seat has very short seat squabs, get the kids loaded up, belts on and get them to sit quietly for 15 minutes, bet it doesn't happen?. We could only just fit in...