milkymarsh Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Couldn't manage a weekend away before the trip to France, so had to make do with the first 'trip' being sat on the drive. Good news was that all was fine. Checked out: Gas operation - incl hob, oven, fridge, BBQ Electrics - incl heater, lights, plugs, fridge Water - pump, hot water system, all plumbing sound, water via aquasource (under mains for a few hours and all fine). Shower works beautifully, toilet rinsed through Mover - seems to be working better than on the old van Awning rail - Just checking this currently Windows - all open and shut without falling out Blinds - all work fine Also managed today: Fitted jack points to the chassis Loaded van for France (new van has caused a fair bit of weight reduction or transfer to the car) Stereo - pioneer unit sounds much better than the old jvc units By loading we should be at circa 1490kg against a limit of 1496kg. Anything I've missed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Fondue set, cuddly toy. ........... Enjoy your trip Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) sounds great. ...we are off to a CL next Sunday for 3 nights to give ours her 'maiden voyage'...I'm so looking forward to it! Edited July 20, 2014 by sprite 2 Quote Volvo XC70 followed by a 2014 Bailey Pegasus GT65 Verona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Medes Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Best place for a Shakedown, if you have forgot anything just pop indoors, but did you sleep overnight in it ? I hope you have better luck than us with the Pioneer Radio, depite following the instructions we cannot disarm the demo or switch it off completely, so we have to set the unit to "Audio" to shut the ****** thing up from "Tuner" also the front keeps falling off in transit, but have a great time when you get away. Les bleeding = thing up Edited July 21, 2014 by Les Medes Quote Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Make sure there is no excess sealant in the awning rail specially by the Joint at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David55 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Test the heating on gas and electric not important now but will be needed later in year. 2 Quote DavidNissan X-Trail Adventura KIA Sorento & Elddis Affinity 554 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Make sure there is no excess sealant in the awning rail specially by the Joint at the front. Done that. Just one small bit that needed removing on the rear edge Test the heating on gas and electric not important now but will be needed later in year. That's a job for when we get back. Must admit the whale unit may well be noisy, but it heats up really quick. Just need to bear in mind it takes a few mins for the fans to cut off when it reaches temp. I thought it had an issue yesterday, but assume its to do with cooli the unit sufficiently so it doesn't overheat. Only thing for me to do now is to learn how to wind down the spare wheel (any tips gratefully received) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinetours Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Enjoy your new van and your trip most importantly! 1 Quote Unless you've tried it, you simply won't understand. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 it takes a few mins for the fans to cut off when it reaches temp. I thought it had an issue yesterday, but assume its to do with cooli the unit sufficiently so it doesn't overheat. That's exactly it - it was explained to us on our handover that it will run for a few minutes after use to expel heat more efficiently. 1 Quote Volvo XC70 followed by a 2014 Bailey Pegasus GT65 Verona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 That's exactly it - it was explained to us on our handover that it will run for a few minutes after use to expel heat more efficiently. Phew. Didn't get told that. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 You may also notice one of the blown air outlets has no shut off plate in it, thats to avoid the unit overheating and burning out the same as the running on for a bit. Enjoy. 1 Quote 2016 Lunar Quasar 554, tugged by Honda CR-V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 You may also notice one of the blown air outlets has no shut off plate in it, thats to avoid the unit overheating and burning out the same as the running on for a bit. Enjoy. Got told that bit. Just tried out the spare wheel and winding it down. That is such an improvement over the old tray affair. Just need to have someone to push the wheel back a bit inside the chassis if not on a completely level surface 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne13 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi milkymarsh, if my memory serves me well your off to La Yole soon, on the countdown myself, get round the pool, in the bar and finish with some moules and frites, heaven. 1 Quote 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe towing 2010 Sterling Eccles Coral Voted Best MPV by Prince Charles Voted Best Practical Caravan by Old Mother Hubbard :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi milkymarsh, if my memory serves me well your off to La Yole soon, on the countdown myself, get round the pool, in the bar and finish with some moules and frites, heaven. Not long now Wayne. When are you off? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne13 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Down to near Portsmouth week on Thursday, afternoon ferry to Caen on Friday and arrive early sat morning. I believe the French break up that weekend so should be fun. Wayne Quote 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe towing 2010 Sterling Eccles Coral Voted Best MPV by Prince Charles Voted Best Practical Caravan by Old Mother Hubbard :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Down to near Portsmouth week on Thursday, afternoon ferry to Caen on Friday and arrive early sat morning. I believe the French break up that weekend so should be fun. Wayne We're running a day behind, but get the vernight ferry to st Malo, which arrives sat am, so should be there mid sat pm. So if you see a shiny Peggy and filthy grey merc, then that's us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S_B Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 John glad the shakedown has gone well - we are all set now - will be a day or so behind you - o/n ferry on sunday - you can reminisce when you see my Olly going by lol Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 John glad the shakedown has gone well - we are all set now - will be a day or so behind you - o/n ferry on sunday - you can reminisce when you see my Olly going by lol Richard LolI will miss those days! Taken out that second mortgage for euro Disney yet???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S_B Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 hehe thats why I sent the wife back out to work - kids really excited - wife even booked a character lunch for for us all so the kids can have lunch with the disney princes and princessesssss - u dont want to know how much that is going to cost - I am not even asking lol watching the weather all I see is thunder storms over Paris at the mo - hope the weather improves. Shame u not got chance to stop in St Malo - lovely town, great beach and some lovely restaurants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 hehe thats why I sent the wife back out to work - kids really excited - wife even booked a character lunch for for us all so the kids can have lunch with the disney princes and princessesssss - u dont want to know how much that is going to cost - I am not even asking lol watching the weather all I see is thunder storms over Paris at the mo - hope the weather improves. Shame u not got chance to stop in St Malo - lovely town, great beach and some lovely restaurants. Been to st Malo and mont st Michel previously. Planned for the next trip. Little tip ref the princesses and princes. Friends went to it last half term and their recommendation is to buy the outfits here in the uk first before you go, as they are half the price of what they cost in Disney. Think in the uk they are circa 20-30 quid. At eurodisney, they are up to 60quid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S_B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 yep emma has just had her 5th bday and funny old thing got an outfit as a pressy. planned for next trip. ........ so does that mean touring abroad will become a regular thing now . ........... it has for us cos we love the difference in lifestyle and pace of life etc makes the 2 week break even more enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 . ........ so does that mean touring abroad will become a regular thing now . ........... it has for us cos we love the difference in lifestyle and pace of life etc makes the 2 week break even more enjoyable. I'd like to hope so! Fingers crossed everyone will get the bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S_B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 as long as its not deli belly lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Really happy now. CRiS document arrived this morning (along with credit card with details on as well) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Dont forget the fridge full of beer. For some reason I get a raging beer thirst when im at La Yole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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