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  1. P

    Electrics and Touring Caravan

    We bought a decent condition touring caravan last year that had been recently serviced by a dealer and with a report basically saying among other things the electric were testing ok and safe. We used the caravan quite a bit last year and the quality of the various pitches would best be...
  2. Midwest

    Vans, diesel engines & DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)

    This subject has been mentioned before (wirepuller talked of it), but it won't hurt to mention it again (Fawlty Tower Style!) for those thinking of a new van (or car). I've been looking for a new used vehicle; was thinking of getting some sort of Chelsea tractor, one of which was a Discovery...
  3. O

    Van Racking / Plylining

    Looking for suggestions all! Got myself a new van and want to plyline it and get some racking/ ply shelves made ..... I'm based in Woking and I'm looking for suggestions for any companies that offer this within a sensible radius - say 50 miles. Thanks
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    • electricians vans racking van vehicle
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. R

    Van Contract Hire recomendations and info

    Hi, I`m looking to contract hire a van (Ford custom, Vivaro, Traffic etc). Looking for recommendations for the best companies to deal with. also the pro`s and cons of contract hire.
  5. F

    TNCS PME on caravan site with static caravan EICR

    hi all i was just in the middle of doing an eicr on a caravan park and wanted some opinions on what codes are relevant to the site. ive got tncs pme 100a 3 phase. each phase feeds a db like in the picture by a 100a main switch and 63 amp mcb and 10mm pyro (earthed with bonding clamp) which in...
  6. J

    new van fiat fiorino

    getting a second van on the road now thinking of getting a fiat fiorino anybody got one of these or had experience with them and know how reliable they are ?
  7. E

    Ford Transit SWB van racking

    I'm about to start measuring up and racking out my van (a Ford Transit Short Wheel Base). I was thinking of using marine ply or similar. I'm totally new to this so if anyone's done it themselves I'd welcome tips on what to do and what not to do (or links to any handy websites). Specifically...
  8. A

    galvanised trunking segregation

    just a quick question about galvanised trunking in a commercial setting with regards to an assaignment ive been set by my college. i have got a run of trunking running from a plant room in a car garage which will carry pvc singles for sockets lighting etc, alongside this i have to get 4 cat 5's...
  9. J

    cheapest place for van insurance

    wheres the cheapest place to go for van insurance
  10. B

    Burying Galvanised Steel Conduit

    I was wondering if any of you have any experience burying galvanised steel conduit? My current plan is to make up the conduit, T-Wash it and give it a couple of coats of primer and hammerite before I sink it in the ground but I'm wondering if it will be enough? My Father has suggested covering...
  11. C

    Caravan Site hook up with northern power grid

    Greetings, Ive been asked to look into a supply for a caravan site. I would like to know if i could get the local (northern power grid) to install this for free. If not what would the most be around for a 3 phase supply. The local supply (house) is around 150 Mts away. He would like to have...
  12. Gaz92552

    Should I buy a van with VAT?

    Im working self employed on site but am looking to get my own work as well. I’m looking to get a van as a car just isn’t practical enough. Could anyone advise me if getting a van with vat rather than without would be better for tax purposes? I’m looking to spend about £3k in total. I don’t have...
  13. Gavin John Hyde

    Van crime twitter page

    Been sent a link to a good twitter page with images and posts on the now van crime epidemic. Doubt the politicians will change the law to really deter these crooks anytime soon. Useful place to look and identify the scum who steal our tools and damage our vans. Vans Under Attack (@VansAttack)...
  14. C

    Which Order to Do the Relevant Courses

    Evening guys Plan on doing my 17th (possibly 18th) edition, building regs and inspection and testing courses. I have basic electrical knowledge as i currently work in appliance repair, and have experience with cooker installs and perform checks on customers electrical systems. (Checking...
  15. R

    solar panels fitted to static caravan.

    Hi any experts out there that have fitted solar panels to a static caravan connected to site supply via 3 pin 230 volt.Straight forward or complicated.
  16. rolyberkin

    Euro 5 or Euro 6 Van

    I am in the market for a pre reg van so have the choice of Euro 5 or Euro 6, what are peoples views, it will be owned by my ltd company and I estimate will be with me for three years?
  17. Dave301

    Max demand for Caravan site

    Hi there, Looking for some advice with a new caravan park. There will be 25 plots for static with a potential 15 being added in the future. SP Energy have quoted to supply 150KVA 3phase. Now I work that out to be 216A but will that be per phase. And also does anyone know where I might find...
  18. RWJ

    PRS...Music Licensed need for van!

    Apologies for the "auto correct" title! I thought we'd had all this 5 - 6 years ago with the PRS phoning everyone trying to enforce their "license". They've obviously spent the money they made from that scam so are back on the phones. Apparently if you have a colleague in the van and you...
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    • electricians vans tumble van vehicle
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  19. L

    Cable storage/racking for vans

    Preview Hi All I'm getting ready to rack my van out soon and wondered if any of you had any ideas of the best cable storage solutions for vans. Thank you all in advance
  20. L

    Cable storage/racking for vans

    Preview Hi All I'm getting ready to rack my van out soon and wondered if any of you had any ideas of the best cable storage solutions for vans. Thank you all in advance
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