What did you do to your van today?

[wildebus]

I took mine for its MOT today however despite the V5 saying it was first registered on 01/03/17 the MOT apparently isn't due until the 14th May 2020! The reason I took it in today is that we are away in Spain on 01/03/20 so I thought I would get it done early...but not that early!

I always thought that the 'Date of First Registration' was the birthday and hence anniversary date and hence on its 3rd birthday, it should be MOT'd.

It all checks out on https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status so I am not worried but has anyone else come across this?

Graham

Did it start life as a 'Motor Caravan'? some vehicles (taxis, minibuses and maybe more) start their MOT requirements from the 1st anniversary of registration, not 3rd. Maybe yours was one of those?

 

[GreggBear]

Started the fascia panel for my overhead lockers. Looking forward to having some accessible storage soon....

 

[GMJ]

Did it start life as a 'Motor Caravan'? some vehicles (taxis, minibuses and maybe more) start their MOT requirements from the 1st anniversary of registration, not 3rd. Maybe yours was one of those?

Not as far as I know. 'Bog standard' Autotrail, delivered to a dealer from which the first owner bought it. He then sold it to me via the dealer. It hasnt had any MOT's fr0m new and the Gov site says it is good until 14th May!

Strange isn't it?

Graham

 

[Markd]

Could be cab import date and build completion?

 

[Vanterrier]

Not exactly the van, but today I removed the camping chair backs ( directors chair type) as the top corners had become pretty worn. Missus decided her sewing machine could not handle the "double duck" canvas I wanted her to make replacements out of, so I decided to refit the originals upside down as only the tops are really stressed when leaning back.
Eight pop rivets later and they look good for another couple of years lounging in the sun... result!
K

 

[Trotter]

Not what I did to it, more what did I do in it.
After stressful day yesterday trying to find a park up*, l drove 60odd miles to Buckhaven and thought, £od it, this will do. Parked up, heating on, book out, coffee.
I did have to remind myself, that as a retired person, I’ve now stepped out of the hurry up thing. Now that’s proving difficult
* Just cos it’s on p4n doesn’t mean it’s great. I finally found a place in a wood after dark. Not ideal.

 

[Vanterrier]

Not what I did to it, more what did I do in it.
After stressful day yesterday trying to find a park up*, l drove 60odd miles to Buckhaven and thought, £od it, this will do. Parked up, heating on, book out, coffee.
I did have to remind myself, that as a retired person, I’ve now stepped out of the hurry up thing. Now that’s proving difficult
* Just cos it’s on p4n doesn’t mean it’s great. I finally found a place in a wood after dark. Not ideal.

Try replacing the coffee with a single malt to help you relax. You need to stick with retirement for a while to get the best out of it.
K

 

[GreggBear]

Made the fascia for my new lockers. Staining it as I write. 2 more coats then I can do the locker doors...

 

[GMJ]

I cut back some branches on a tree in our front garden that we park the MH next to.

Does that count?

Graham

 

[GMJ]

I took mine for its MOT today however despite the V5 saying it was first registered on 01/03/17 the MOT apparently isn't due until the 14th May 2020! The reason I took it in today is that we are away in Spain on 01/03/20 so I thought I would get it done early...but not that early!

I always thought that the 'Date of First Registration' was the birthday and hence anniversary date and hence on its 3rd birthday, it should be MOT'd.

It all checks out on https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status so I am not worried but has anyone else come across this?

Graham

Right...I've got to the bottom of it.

When I bought the MH the dealer MOT'd it even though it was 10 months until it was due. They also failed to mention it to me let alone give me a copy of the certificate!

I didn't ask as I assumed that, having 10 months to run, I would just MOT it on its 3rd birthday!


Graham

 

[Trotter]

Try replacing the coffee with a single malt to help you relax. You need to stick with retirement for a while to get the best out of it.
K

Got some Glenfiddich, would that work ? Problem is of course, as I’m parked in a public car park. I’d not like a visit from the local ol’bill.

 

[Phiz]

Hardly getting any solar power atm, been struggling with lighting, so decided to build a new light out of an old bicycle rear wheel and a broken wooden dish with fairy lights.

 

[Eric Eke]

I have a mejestic 285 struggling with over weight so today I have fitted air assist on the back of shed Dunlop Air bags and compesser and air tank
Now I normally travel 1 dutch stile electric bike & 1 electric trike cycle for the lovely wife speed humps coming of small bounc towbar saves the day
Now only 5bar in the system 7 bar max
I have 4inc more clearance at 5 bar love it next replate for extra weight on lower tax
I hope this makes sense as I'm deslixick
Eric

 

[GreggBear]

More or less finished the lockers today. Bought some brass catches to fit the doors but lost em! Got one more but still looking for the 2 i lost...
Pleased with the results so far.

 

[The laird]

Made some thermal internal side window screens
Thanks to terry ( runnach ) for the material ,will have to go and buy some more material as I’ve ran out of this material

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Made some thermal internal side window screens
Thanks to terry ( runnach ) for the material ,will have to go and buy some more material as I’ve ran out of this material

How much do you need Gordon ?

 

[The laird]

Just enough for both side rear windows jeff not measured yet mate

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Just enough for both side rear windows jeff not measured yet mate

Measure then lolol

 

[The laird]

Geezus, I must have missed the Hymer patio doors when I got the grand tour last weekend. I hoped what was on roll was suffice...........oh, did you double up?

Yeah I doubled it up terry but it’s ideal not a perfect bit work man ship but bot side windows done and the roof light and it does make a big difference
didn’t really know I wasn’t to do the garage insides
But many thanks again

 

[Rec]

Took the van back to Suffolk Campers, turbo fan now goes round without catching, the fuse replaced ( hairline crack causing issues) and a catch put on table so that it doesn't spring open when folded. No cost as snagging post conversion. Oh and he fixed a panel which kept dropping down in the passenger footwell.....had been fixed on with double sided tape stuff ( they don't make new vans like they used to!) Got the new Silverscreen to try out and then start getting stuff ready for trip to Portugal Jan.