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Another American RV Purchase?

Rob The Builder has been asking us to get another American RV project, as the larger parts of the project work on our Ford Econoline RV are now coming to an end. Last week, I came across another American RV project, which needs a LOT of work, but the asking price was fairly low. ItContinue reading “Another American RV Purchase?”

RV Showering & Fresh Water Issue

When we returned back from our recent campsite trip, we noticed that the fresh water had stopped flowing from the sink taps and from the shower head, despite the fresh water pump operating, but making a bit of a strange noise. My first thoughts were that the fresh water pump might have finally given up,Continue reading “RV Showering & Fresh Water Issue”

Cannock Chase Woodland – Stile Cop

We had a lovely day during the June Bank holiday having a motorhome picnic in the woodland setting of Stile Cop at Cannock Chase. The Stile Cop car park we used is free of charge, with easy access to some lovely woodland walks. There is a sign at the entrance to the car park saying,Continue reading “Cannock Chase Woodland – Stile Cop”

No Longer Struggle With Drive Belts You Need

This week, I noticed that the two power steering belts on the American RV were not in great condition, and in fact one of the belts had flipped itself over on the pulleys. The alternator drive belt also had a tooth missing from it. Searching on the Rock Auto website in America where I buyContinue reading “No Longer Struggle With Drive Belts You Need”

First Overnight Trip Out Syerscote Meadow at Haunton

Last weekend we took our classic American Ford Econoline E350 motorhome out for her first stay overnight. As we had not tested any appliances we decided to go to a local campsite, just to test things and to see what the motorhome was like to sleep in. The journey was fine, without issues, and theContinue reading “First Overnight Trip Out Syerscote Meadow at Haunton”

Samantha Busy Hand Sewing

Samantha is busy hand sewing new curtains for installing into the motorhome next week. A few curtains have already been made and installed, but in total there are 1o curtains to make and install. At the time of this blog post, Samantha is busy making curtain number 9. We think next week’s Youtube video willContinue reading “Samantha Busy Hand Sewing”

Motorhome Headboard & Door Step Made

The motorhome project internal rebuild is now almost complete, our trips around the UK in her don’t seem all that far away now, just a little further to go with the internals, then we need to concentrate on the mechanical side of things like replacing deteriorated rubber components for the suspension, and replacing more brakingContinue reading “Motorhome Headboard & Door Step Made”

The £1,700 Scrap Motorhome Has Been Transformed

In this weekend’s video we completed the large shower build and also laid the laminate flooring in the salvage Ford motorhome that we bought almost as scrap in 2021 for £1700, plus the £260 delivery charge, Some people on social media thought that we had gone completely mad for buying the motorhome, believing that itContinue reading “The £1,700 Scrap Motorhome Has Been Transformed”

CUPBOARD Doors Painted & SHOWER Floor Laid Using Lino

At last we have been able to paint the cupboard doors and the paint has cured this time. This time we bought a household paint from our local B&Q store, which was mixed in the store to the colour we had been using, which was Grampian Grey, a classic car colour from the 1960’s andContinue reading “CUPBOARD Doors Painted & SHOWER Floor Laid Using Lino”

Cutting & Installing Ceramic Wall Tiles plus Spray Painting MDF Wood

In this video you will learn how to cut ceramic wall tiles, just as we did for our American RV motorhome kitchen build. We chose white 200mm x 100mm ceramic Subway or Metro tiles, as they are known. We also do some compressed air paint spraying, as we apply paint to some more cupboard andContinue reading “Cutting & Installing Ceramic Wall Tiles plus Spray Painting MDF Wood”