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Post by reedie on Jun 25, 2013 11:11:06 GMT
Hi,
Three bits of advice needed folks:
1/ I need to buy a battery for our new van. Does it need to be any more special than a standard car battery?
2/ Does anyone know a way of polishing scratches out of the outside of the windows?
3/ Does anyone know where I could get replacement window arms and rubber catches?
Thanks in advance!
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2013 15:19:29 GMT
Hello!
There are several Leaisure batterys out there which are specialised for caravans and motorhomes - Car batterys tend to loose power much quicker and struggle to hold there powwer.
As for your replacement window arms - if there plastic then you can get them from most caravan suppliers such as halesowen and jacksons of old arley. A caravan parts supplier near you should have them.
As for the scratches - i bought something ages ago but cant remember what is was - i got this from the caravan parts outlet aswel.... if i think of it i will give you a shout :
Chris.
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Post by Brian M on Jun 25, 2013 17:53:20 GMT
Steve - A regular car battery is not a good idea as it will discharge at a much quicker rate than a proper "Leisure" battery. Mine has lasted as long as 8 days for lighting, water pump, radio etc, but not running the fridge.
If you have plastic windows, the best product I have found for restoring is "brasso". I was told about it by a classic aviation enthusiast, it is what they use for the perspex covers on airplane cockpits.
I have stocks of the original style window stays, and as Chris says the screw-in catches are still obtainable from caravan shops.
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Post by henry on Jun 25, 2013 22:20:36 GMT
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