We have the same thing , utterly ace
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We tried a few folding steps, but I was always wary of them, not very stable.
These steel caravan steps are excellent and very stable, if you have room to store them during travel.
But as strong as they are, they do eventually bow, which means they collect water overnight. I end up having to kneel in the sliding door entrance and tip it off before I exit the van.
So today I did what I have been threatening to do for ages, and drilled some drain holes.
Having done that, I've realised that I have now allowed water to get between the rubber surface and the step. It will probably spray all over me when Mrs CAB steps on it
These steel caravan steps are excellent and very stable, if you have room to store them during travel.
But as strong as they are, they do eventually bow, which means they collect water overnight. I end up having to kneel in the sliding door entrance and tip it off before I exit the van.
So today I did what I have been threatening to do for ages, and drilled some drain holes.
Having done that, I've realised that I have now allowed water to get between the rubber surface and the step. It will probably spray all over me when Mrs CAB steps on it
We have one of these ….no drainage problems and fairly sturdy!We tried a few folding steps, but I was always wary of them, not very stable.
These steel caravan steps are excellent and very stable, if you have room to store them during travel.
But as strong as they are, they do eventually bow, which means they collect water overnight. I end up having to kneel in the sliding door entrance and tip it off before I exit the van.
So today I did what I have been threatening to do for ages, and drilled some drain holes.
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Having done that, I've realised that I have now allowed water to get between the rubber surface and the step. It will probably spray all over me when Mrs CAB steps on it
Fiamma Single Caravan Step | Leisure Outlet
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We love Royal kit, it's all normaly top quality.We tried a few folding steps, but I was always wary of them, not very stable.
These steel caravan steps are excellent and very stable, if you have room to store them during travel.
But as strong as they are, they do eventually bow, which means they collect water overnight. I end up having to kneel in the sliding door entrance and tip it off before I exit the van.
So today I did what I have been threatening to do for ages, and drilled some drain holes.
View attachment 181655
Having done that, I've realised that I have now allowed water to get between the rubber surface and the step. It will probably spray all over me when Mrs CAB steps on it
Isabella kit too......
+1 ^ and thanks to all for tips and advice in this thread
Have you got a power pack for the heated jacket? The missus has been searching for one..any links would be appreciatedHello all,
Here’s a list of the new stuff.
edit: pics added
LED lights
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Flag pole lights
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USB switch
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Coffee machine
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Stretchy strap
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Espresso martini
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Heated vest
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Marshmallow forks
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Edit: she’s found one just waiting to buy it on payday. Shows how much she talks to me hahah
I've been looking at the Makita 18v heated jacket / body warmer.
Not sure which way to go yet.
But it's warming up from today..... So that's good.
I might have another look in Jan if it gets cold again.
Not sure which way to go yet.
But it's warming up from today..... So that's good.
I might have another look in Jan if it gets cold again.
Yeah not needed for a few weeks at least
That’s what I use. i have 2! Excellent piece of kit
So its finally happened . . .
we`ve add a Makita 18v Leaf blower to our collection.
so what's that got to do a T6 and camping?
well,
as it turns out these are handy little devices. .
they can be used "very effectively" to blow off and dry the van after washing leaving no water spots and no need to towel dry. (including the water that gets trapped in the door shuts and handles)
the detailers are even using them now !!.
but with a stubby front attachment . .
( this one is some 3d printed thing, there are guys selling them in the USA with silicone rubber rings over the end, so any contact with the hose and car body wont leave a mark)
what about camping . . . . ?
well they are great for blowing out the dust, grass and campsite kack from the van, tent or awning.
they are also great for blowing off any water, moisture, due off the tent / awning when its time to pack away.
like that time when you have to fold up the ground sheet and its wet on the bottom!
or dew off to awning.
here is ours:
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they also good for blowing leaves in the garden.. .
and the drive .
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You're rockin' the Obi-Wan Kenobi look there mate. Is that an early, pre-production version of the lightsabre you got there?
The spaniel looks pensive. Probably because you forgot to mention they are brilliant at drying wet dogs off after baths and rainy walks. Just make sure the dog is secure before you deploy as chasing a dog around the garden with a leaf blower cab be misinterpreted
noted. . . . ill give it a go.The spaniel looks pensive. Probably because you forgot to mention they are brilliant at drying wet dogs off after baths and rainy walks. Just make sure the dog is secure before you deploy as chasing a dog around the garden with a leaf blower cab be misinterpreted
attach dog to collar . . .
engage blower . . . . pic shot left
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note to self. . . . must attach Dog Landing Lights next time.
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Ta da, I got I +18v Ryobi workshop blower. I don’t have a workshop but I do have a van. Not the greatest amount of output so we’ll see how it goesSo its finally happened . . .
we`ve add a Makita 18v Leaf blower to our collection.
so what's that got to do a T6 and camping?
well,
as it turns out these are handy little devices. .
they can be used "very effectively" to blow off and dry the van after washing leaving no water spots and no need to towel dry. (including the water that gets trapped in the door shuts and handles)
the detailers are even using them now !!.
but with a stubby front attachment . .
( this one is some 3d printed thing, there are guys selling them in the USA with silicone rubber rings over the end, so any contact with the hose and car body wont leave a mark)
View attachment 183629
what about camping . . . . ?
well they are great for blowing out the dust, grass and campsite kack from the van, tent or awning.
they are also great for blowing off any water, moisture, due off the tent / awning when its time to pack away.
like that time when you have to fold up the ground sheet and its wet on the bottom!
or dew off to awning.
here is ours:
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they also good for blowing leaves in the garden.. .
and the drive .
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Reminds me of Wayne’s WorldSo its finally happened . . .
we`ve add a Makita 18v Leaf blower to our collection.
so what's that got to do a T6 and camping?
well,
as it turns out these are handy little devices. .
they can be used "very effectively" to blow off and dry the van after washing leaving no water spots and no need to towel dry. (including the water that gets trapped in the door shuts and handles)
the detailers are even using them now !!.
but with a stubby front attachment . .
( this one is some 3d printed thing, there are guys selling them in the USA with silicone rubber rings over the end, so any contact with the hose and car body wont leave a mark)
View attachment 183629
what about camping . . . . ?
well they are great for blowing out the dust, grass and campsite kack from the van, tent or awning.
they are also great for blowing off any water, moisture, due off the tent / awning when its time to pack away.
like that time when you have to fold up the ground sheet and its wet on the bottom!
or dew off to awning.
here is ours:
View attachment 183634View attachment 183647View attachment 183648
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they also good for blowing leaves in the garden.. .
and the drive .
View attachment 183657View attachment 183658
.
I’ve got 2 of them. One of them is powered by a 2 stroke the other is mains. I’ll check out the adaptors.So its finally happened . . .
we`ve add a Makita 18v Leaf blower to our collection.
so what's that got to do a T6 and camping?
well,
as it turns out these are handy little devices. .
they can be used "very effectively" to blow off and dry the van after washing leaving no water spots and no need to towel dry. (including the water that gets trapped in the door shuts and handles)
the detailers are even using them now !!.
but with a stubby front attachment . .
( this one is some 3d printed thing, there are guys selling them in the USA with silicone rubber rings over the end, so any contact with the hose and car body wont leave a mark)
View attachment 183629
what about camping . . . . ?
well they are great for blowing out the dust, grass and campsite kack from the van, tent or awning.
they are also great for blowing off any water, moisture, due off the tent / awning when its time to pack away.
like that time when you have to fold up the ground sheet and its wet on the bottom!
or dew off to awning.
here is ours:
View attachment 183634View attachment 183647View attachment 183648
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they also good for blowing leaves in the garden.. .
and the drive .
View attachment 183657View attachment 183658
.
I have the other Ryobi one+ leaf blower. I originally bought it for drying the motorbikes after washing (to much tut-tutting from SWMBO), but I’ve now got one of those water filter things, so don’t need it for drying the bikes (or the van) any more
I hadn’t thought about using it for drying the awning etc. That might not attract so much tutting…
Except from your camping neighbours, I have the twin battery version and that would wake up the whole campsite.
