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Earlier I made the suggestion that we compile a series of short articles covering all the FAQs asked on MHF. It will save so much duplication of effort and posts on the site.
Here is the list of topics suggested so far. All additions to the list are welcome, via PM or below, but, especially welcome, is
a few minutes of your time
PLEASE volunteer to write a short article on one ( or more) of the topics that will make it clear to a newbie- or anyone else- how to do any of the subjects covered.
If you'll do that it will grow into such a useful resource. The finished topics will go somewhere yet-to-be decided on the site and can be printed off individually and taken away with you
I'll keep a record of volunteers and the topic they are covering to avoid duplication so let me know. We already have a brilliant one by cronkle on hooking up.
What a very good way to while away time this weekend....!
I have put a star (*) against topics that are spoken for.
G
Fresh water tank filling, draining ,cleaning *
Grey water emptying and cleaning*
Black water emptying, cleaning, and chemicals used.
Electrical systems *
240 volt ac system
Charging *
Mains sockets
Electric heating
Hookup *
Driving abroad*
Foreign travel sessentials*
12 volt dc system *
Lighting ( inc LEDs)
Water pumps *
Setting up TVs*
Gas systems ( Propane /butane/refillable)
Awning / sun canopy
Levelling ramps and levelling, digging yourself out*
Diesel heating*
Non-gas motorhomes
Solar panels *
Satellite TV*
Generators *
Cab screens
Leaving your van in the winter
Aires etiquette
Using MH service points abroad
Inverters *
Servicing and habitation checks
Check lists*
Essentials lists*
Understanding amperage*
Sogs
Polarity testers and change over leads *
Batteries and terminology*
Security devices.
Mobile internet access *
Tyre pressure and care*
Taking your pet abroad*
Security when parking
Abbreviations in common use*
Storage sites and how to find them*
Interpreting weight plates- what do all the abbreviations mean ?*
First aid*
Headlamps - how to deflect and protect.
Tolls- road and national
Insurance- vehicle and travel (and EHIC)
Travel guides and site books
Last edited by Grizzly on Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:09 am; edited 22 times in total
I would find it all very useful to keep it in the camper, it might be a good idea to have a printable version, maybe with a space to put applicable motorhome details in against each topic,
IE
1, Gas = Red 13kg
2, leisure batteries = 2 x 110ah = 220ah
3, you get what I mean.
Hi Kevin....you've just made me realise I didn't introduce this topic very well. Anyone who has just come in and didn't read earlier posts will not have the vaguest what I'm on about.
Thanks and see above - in a minute- for the amended version.
Great idea and how usefu a sort of idiots guide to everything!! Sorry but am not experienced enough to write a how to, but I could volunteer to be the idiot..........................................
Great idea and how usefu a sort of idiots guide to everything!! Sorry but am not experienced enough to write a how to, but I could volunteer to be the idiot..........................................
Bet you you could write on any number of topics Carol. You've written ever so much useful advice for newbies - look back at your postings.
Great idea and how usefu a sort of idiots guide to everything!! Sorry but am not experienced enough to write a how to, but I could volunteer to be the idiot..........................................
Bet you you could write on any number of topics Carol. You've written ever so much useful advice for newbies - look back at your postings.
G
Awwww ta Grizz I have come over all warm and fuzzy now
There are a large number of topics on Grizzly's list. Even if you've only been motorhoming a year, or just a few months, I'm sure there's something a lot of MHF members could contribute.
You can write a full text, list bullet points, write a couple of sentences, a few paragraphs, whatever you know that might help a newcomer to our great pastime.
If you can contribute, please PM Grizzly to 'reserve' your topic.
Good idea Grizzly, perhaps an explanatory list of all the many acronyms used in the posts. As a new subscriber I have to wrestle with a lot of them, which rather slows my understanding of the content.
Good idea Grizzly, perhaps an explanatory list of all the many acronyms used in the posts.
Barrie.
Now that's a good one Barrie. I'd not thought of that and you're right - we're all keen users of abbreviations like CS, CL, ACSI, ECU and so on
I'll start on a list now - all contributions gratefully received.
Thanks Zeb and Gerald for help and encouragement. Is there any way this thread could be made a sticky for a bit and then I won't have to go searching the forum ? Half and hour ago MHF was soooooo....slow.
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