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November 14 2016

Refillable Gas-It System Means No More Hauling Heavy Gas Cylinders

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As we will be living full-time in our motorhome and want to make life as easy and comfortable as possible, we’ve had our eye on a few upgrades and improvements after reading many blogs on existing full-timers experiences. With only 2 weeks to go until our departure, we were under pressure to get all the […]

October 11 2016

New Leisure Batteries and Wiring Tidy Up

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NEW LEISURE BATTERIES AND BATTERY LOCKER WIRING TIDY UP I mentioned in my earlier post on how to select a solar panel that I was going to change the leisure batteries to new larger capacity units. I was restricted by space in the battery locker as to the maximum dimension batteries I could install, so with […]

September 16 2016

New Seats – Re-upholstering the Seating Area

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RE-UPHOLSTERY OF OUR MOTORHOME SEATING The largest single project to date we have undertaken in our motorhome re-fit is the re-upholstery of the van seating. Not only was it a case of re-covering the existing seating, but we wanted to change the seating configuration. It was not laid out very well to begin with, so […]

August 9 2016

Installing A Solar Panel On A Motorhome

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MOTORHOME SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION – NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MIGHT THINK In my last article I explained how I came about acquiring a 250w solar panel for the motorhome. After a year of trepidation I had considered many times having the panel installed by a professional, but the prices quoted were very high. I would point […]

July 14 2016

Choosing The Correct Solar Panel For Your Motorhome

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BUYING A SOLAR PANEL FOR YOUR MOTORHOME – DOES IT NEED TO BE SO COMPLICATED? For almost a year, a huge solar panel has been propped against the wall in our hallway. In a snap decision (which is usually the case with me) I spied a solar panel for auction on eBay. I placed my […]

May 26 2016

The End Of The Zig – Organizing Motorhome 12v Wiring

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Before I start I want to point out that I am not a professional electrician, but my mind does seem to work in a schematic (if not scatterbrain!) basis. So please read this as a “how I did” post rather than a “how to” post. Our motorhome came fitted with a ZIG Marque I power […]

May 16 2016

Lino or Carpet – Carpet or Lino: Floored!

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The flooring was in quite a state – so after much discussion about whether we needed carpet or linoleum, we decided lino in the kitchen area, carpet in the bedroom and both in the lounge area. And so began the hunt. I realise now that I am totally incapable of holding a colour in my […]

May 14 2016

European Accident Statement Forms – Do You Have Them?

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Having lived in Spain, we grew accustomed to insuring our vehicles there, and dealing with the issued paperwork from the insurance companies. One of the documents included with the insurance pack was a European Accident Statement form. These are to be kept in your vehicle at all times, completed at the time of an accident, and […]

May 11 2016

A Proper Kitchen – Done!

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The van came equipped with a really great little kitchen area (galley if using the correct verbiage) compared to most other motorhomes we’ve seen. We have a gas 4-ring hob, oven and grill and a full size fridge freezer – a total luxury. Despite their age, the oven and grill seem never to have been used […]

May 4 2016

The Smallest Room in the Van – Our New Updated Bathroom

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The “bathroom” was also circa 1972 in looks and smell and needed completely gutted. The old walls were the usual waterproof wallboard in a sickly cream colour. The plastic corner sink was also cream, cracked around the edges, the taps and all down the pedestal. The taps and shower fittings were all 1980’s fading gold […]

April 30 2016

Happy Days! – Mobile Roaming Charges Cut By Up To 75%

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Today brings some good news for European travellers and especially motorhome nomads who want to keep in touch with family and friends in the UK. We can all remember the fear of having to lift your mobile phone abroad to make (or even receive) a call or text with sky high controversial mobile roaming charges. Living […]

April 25 2016

The Cabinet Saga – Renovating The Woodwork

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The cabinetry was in good order but was a little dated (circa 1982). The motorhome had been built by a luxury yacht manufacturer, so had been finished to professional marine standards. All the cabinets and drawers had been hand crafted with dovetail joints, ensuring a very strong construction. At some point, the wood side panels and cupboard surrounds […]

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On a trip to the outskirts of Cambridge today we v On a trip to the outskirts of Cambridge today we visited the American Military cemetery at Madingley. The only American WWII cemetery in the UK where 3,800 American soldiers, sailors and airmen are buried
Our final view of #francia🇫🇷 for this trip w Our final view of #francia🇫🇷 for this trip we were parked on a farm near Calais. A mini helicopter was wheeled out of the barn for a pleasure flight. Then today it was time to hop on the #eurotunnel and back to England. Usual English motorways aka short stay car parks. We are now back at the site where we will be working for the summer season. But first a 1 month trip back to Northern Ireland to catch up with family.
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A twisting drive from Moissac through the midi Pyr A twisting drive from Moissac through the midi Pyrenees brought us to the beautiful old town of Souillac on the banks of the Dordogne river.

Narrow streets of stone and timber buildings with wooden window shutters. There has been an Abbey here since Roman times and the church also dates back to the Roman era.

The old well pump still delivers water from the tap. A charming town that we will return to. #souillac #dordogne #france .
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Our second visit to the historic town of Moissac i Our second visit to the historic town of Moissac in France. Set on the banks of the river Lot with a branch of the Canal du Mid and its impressive 11th century abbey right in the centre of town. One of our favourite places to revisit in France.
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Spotted this vintage overlander parked under a str Spotted this vintage overlander parked under a street lamp beside the canal in Moissac France. It was parked in the same spot when we visited 2 years ago so maybe hasn't seen much action lately.
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Now making the long trip home but we couldn't pass Now making the long trip home but we couldn't pass by the unmistakable skyline of #benidorm. I first came here in 1985 on my first ever holiday abroad. I next returned for a day trip in 2005 and took a picture of Michelle from the same spot on Balcón del Mediterraneo. 
Back in 1985 there were 2 solitary hotels on the Poniente beach. Now it is amass with skyscrapers including 2 gold tile coveted towers with an upside down cone suspended between them at the top and another which resembles the Chrysler building.

Still great memories and who can beat a Bailey's coffee for €1.50 which comes as a cup of coffee and a separate glass of Bailey's (equivalent).
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We have just spent a great 10 days on the Mar Meno We have just spent a great 10 days on the Mar Menor coast with @nomadwayne and @felixagreensword . First bracing the strong cold winds then soaking up the sunshine.

We walked through the nature reserve to the beach and experienced a café Canario in a beach side bar ( condensed milk, coffee and steamed milk on top). And who can forget the daily alarm call at 8.30am when the Aguilas air display team thundered overhead from the military airport literally next door!
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