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 Defender 6x6 anyone? |
ChrisCM
 1st Apr 2018 1:50pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 7 · Views: 3203 · Subject: Defender 6x6 anyone? |
With a bit of imagination, that could be the coolest expedition Land Rover ever.
Yes, it’s even got a lighting mast to illuminate the campsite 😂 |
| Insulation tape recommendations |
ChrisCM
29th Mar 2018 10:27am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 8177 · Subject: Insulation tape recommendations |
Good luck wrapping amalgamating tape around a single, or even a pair of wires of the type used in 12v vehicle electrics 
Fine around rigid or semi-rigid pipes of 10mm or more but small flexible ... |
| **FOR SALE** Some odd bits |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 6:10pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 1593 · Subject: **FOR SALE** Some odd bits |
| Shame it’s not a left hand side armrest, would help keep SWMBO comfy! |
| Insulation tape recommendations |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 6:08pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 8177 · Subject: Insulation tape recommendations |
Whilst doing some further research came across this :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3HTa3QGc4FQ&time_continue=30
With a smaller brush it may be suitable? |
| Insulation tape recommendations |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 4:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 8177 · Subject: Insulation tape recommendations |
I've looked at it on you tube. Looks great 
I'll try this one time. First solder it and then this tape.
As far as i can judge it, it's works the same as heat shrink sleeves but then ... |
| Insulation tape recommendations |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 1:44pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 8177 · Subject: Insulation tape recommendations |
| Is that in a tape form? If it is sounds ideal for making a non cutting splice! |
| Insulation tape recommendations |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 9:52am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 8177 · Subject: Insulation tape recommendations |
| I intend to install a cruise control soon and I'm looking for recommendations regarding insulating the spliced joints. I think I'm right in thinking that in order to splice into an existing cable and ... |
| Speed sensor pick up for cruise control |
ChrisCM
28th Mar 2018 9:17am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 0 · Views: 922 · Subject: Speed sensor pick up for cruise control |
I have decided, with 3+ journeys from Cornwall to Scotland and a trip to Andalucia every year a cruise control would be in order.
I have searched and read many threads on the various issues involve ... |
| Britpart Aluminium Ladder - DA3073 |
ChrisCM
23rd Mar 2018 3:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 53 · Views: 28961 · Subject: Britpart Aluminium Ladder - DA3073 |
| Here’s my ladder, it sits in the gutter and also has 2 bolts through the rear roof panel and 2 bolts on the bottom. It does not obscure the number plate at about +- 30 degrees to each side. Don’t ... |
| Grumpy Old Man Thread |
ChrisCM
19th Mar 2018 6:41pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3967 · Views: 1221280 · Subject: Grumpy Old Man Thread |
| Why is so much cheap plastic tat described as leather. SWMBO has just got a new phone and is trying to find a leather case. Go on Amazon or EBay and the vast majority of “leather” cases are “PU ... |
| Lidl Torque Wrench |
ChrisCM
18th Mar 2018 1:17pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 1 · Views: 1759 · Subject: Lidl Torque Wrench |
| I see from an in-store leaflet that Lidl have got a main operated impact wrench offer next week for £29.99. Loosening torque 320 NM (236ft lb) tightening 100 NM (74 ft lb) (safety limited). Ok for ge ... |
| Breakdown cover - worthwhile or waste of money? |
ChrisCM
15th Mar 2018 10:44am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 41 · Views: 17812 · Subject: Breakdown cover - worthwhile or waste of money? |
+ for Brinattia Rescue (lv).
I’ve been with them for a number of years and we have called them out for various vehicles over the years.
An example of their service, a couple of years ago SWMB ... |
| Cornwall meet at Easter. Part two. |
ChrisCM
14th Mar 2018 10:10am
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Forum: Events · Replies: 114 · Views: 51265 · Subject: Cornwall meet at Easter. Part two. |
| Hopefully I should be able to make it. |
| Headlights... off, then, then on again |
ChrisCM
12th Mar 2018 1:35pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1979 · Subject: Headlights... off, then, then on again |
| Thanks, the strange thing is, it never stays off... always comes back, after a few mins, or a few times on the main light switch, turn off / on.... it fires back up.... might change the light switch, ... |
| Headlights... off, then, then on again |
ChrisCM
12th Mar 2018 12:52pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1979 · Subject: Headlights... off, then, then on again |
| I had a similar problem with my 2010 110 just before Xmas, switched on headlights, no joy, sidelights worked ok. Did the usual, stripped the column down checked the fuses, switches, wiring, connection ... |
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