On Mon 20 October 2008 08:29 Fred wrote Dell like many, use a power supply that can't easily be copied, tying you in to buying their own 12v supplies. I was told that no laptop manufacturer will be

Definitely a B 2 B. Sorry yes, it is a negative lead, direct to the battery same as the positive lead. Should this also be earthed to the chassis? The fuses were 50 amp and I've changed them now for

Dell like many, use a power supply that can't easily be copied, tying you in to buying their own 12v supplies. I was told that no laptop manufacturer will be supplying 12v chargers from the end of

you could also try http://www.poihandler.com/members/poidownload.aspx or http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=POIs with second they have quite a selection but English Heritage not

<fredthegaffer@...> wrote: Fred, Wouldn't it be more energy efficient to use a 12V laptop power supply (Maplins/Action Replay) to take the power up to the 19/20-ish volts for your laptop rather

wrote: Jenny, The LEZ website has a clickable map: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/lez/areaofoperation/ and if you dig deeper there's a page with about 270 more detailed downloadable maps

Ernest - very many thanks. Ironically I had looked at this site but did not pick up the map references - more haste less speed. Thanks again. Paul

[Default] On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:38:25 +0100, Si B <musklebunny@...> wrote: With a proper charger you could charge them easily. 1 Get a better mains charger 2 Drive more than 30 miles a

[Default] On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:22:17 +0100, "Fredthegaffer" <fredthegaffer@...> wrote: Obviously the fitter tested the system and proved to you that it was charging correctly? Just one

Alternators generate AC current. 3 phase, I think, and the output is rectified to give DC. The diodes are very susceptible to damage. Running the alternator without a load will zap the lot. You can

i have been lobbying for years to get overnight parking aires de services and the removal of height restriction barriers. i have started the motorhome association to further put pressure on the

Well I got a good price and had a brand new Bosch 90amp alternator fitted to my van on Saturday, complete with new belt for £275. I plugged in the sterling battery to battery charger and lo and

Despite my genetic cynicism, I have to say that the two times I have used v power diesel, it did appear to give me increased mpg. I am actually hoping that I miscalculated and intend to try it again

Hi power sisues impact most of us and is the thing I've struggled with the most sicne full-timing. 2 110ah batteries would last me for approx 18 hours use spread over 2 days, running a laptop and

They are all listed here, Paul. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list Click on the symbols to get their coordinates and use them to create your own POI file. HTH -- ErnB Bristol

No, Tim, but the emphasis there was not the mpg but the benefits of the fuel's detergent properties. I would rather follow Russell Grant. :-(( The current crisis should end for ever, the wholly false

Reading the December edition of Practical Motorhome, an article by Sarah Wately arose my interest in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. She suggested she always planned her trips with at least some

have one Me neither, but then I have a French bank a/c, with Credit Agricole. No problem its cards being accepted at ANY Euro fuel pump! Tim

Further, I am following the advice from the Sprintervan list, to fill up with V-Power or any premium brand such as BP Ultimate every four or five fills to clean well. Did you see the October Which?

On Sun 19 October 2008 08:54 Brian M wrote +++++++++++ Have a look at C & CC Don. Regards BrianM ---------------------------------- Thanks Brian I will do that. Don