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by Ian
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: Classic Campers
Topic: Dormobile register
Replies: 16
Views: 15745

Re: Dormobile register

Hi Alex, Details of my 1962 RHD Dormobile: Chassis number 26200997 Dormobile number U80047 UK registration number 918PTD Oregon registration number 4R-4783 California registration 5ZUM558 Current California registration B725FO (yellow letters on black plate) Original 2.25l petrol engine fitted repla...
by Ian
Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1963 Dormobile
Replies: 46
Views: 46090

Re: 1963 Dormobile

It looks like the wardrobe is missing from the last couple of pictures. Change of plan? Storage is one of the biggest problems in a Dormie. Where to put it all?

Ian
by Ian
Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 6122

Re: Christmas

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And a Happy New Year to all.

Ian
by Ian
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: 1966 Restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 11044

Re: 1966 Restoration

Very nice! The canvas is indeed hard to fit correctly. There's a trick to it but I'm darned if I know what it is.

I hope you have lots of great adventures in it!

Ian
(on the left coast)
by Ian
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: What's under the tarp?
Replies: 21
Views: 22794

Re: What's under the tarp?

Well done Robin! It looks like you have the basis for a good-looking truck there although the interior looks like it's going to need some serious work. Good luck with the project!

Ian
by Ian
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Getting dormobile canvas to stretch.
Replies: 16
Views: 11929

Re: Getting dormobile canvas to stretch.

Its not really the cold that makes the canvass brittle, just age. Cold temperatures will cause the canvass to shrink and brittle canvass will certainly crack. At some point, I'll have to replace the canvass on my Dormie - it is an absolute pain to do which I found out whilst helping TeriAnn Wakeman ...
by Ian
Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:38 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Getting dormobile canvas to stretch.
Replies: 16
Views: 11929

Re: Getting dormobile canvas to stretch.

Warming the canvass will make it stretch. The only trouble is that it will shrink as it cools and if you still have the original material, it tends to crack and split as it cools and tightens. I would drill extra holes in the stays so that the material doesn't get tight. Cold weather camping will do...
by Ian
Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Split charge system please
Replies: 14
Views: 10830

Re: Split charge system please

If you are installing a 2nd 'house' battery inside the vehicle, it really needs to be an AGM battery for safety's sake. 'Wet' batteries give off vapours when charging that will rot your insides. :aaagh: I would also fit a switch so it won't discharge when the vehicle is not being used - those USB po...
by Ian
Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hi Folks
Replies: 7
Views: 7874

Re: Hi Folks

Greetings Toby! When are we going to see you over here again? Overland Expo is May 12-14 in Flagstaff, at a new venue - there were so many people and vehicles at the 2016 event. Time to start making plans.........!

Best regards,
Ian
by Ian
Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: 1966 Dormobile in process of restoration in USA
Replies: 4
Views: 5448

Re: 1966 Dormobile in process of restoration in USA

Very nice! I'm liking your workshop too! I can't get my Dormobile into my garage - too tall. Whereabouts in the USA are you located?

Cheers,
Ian