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  1. A wise decision. I have somewhere my original spreadsheets with costings for tools, fittings and materials. Is frightening the number of tools you need and the combined cost of them. Remember you would be taking on multiple trades. One example I recall is my surprise that the cost of the main line out was double the original projection when you costed in the varnish, stains, screws, brushes etc etc. The other significant problem, alluded to by Jen In Wellies, is that to cut and prepare a single sheet of wood the process often involves moving around all sorts of gubbins inside the boat this can simply be just to access the stock, in addition you need to clear the area you are fitting out, befor you even do that you need to ensure that you have clear passage to any tools and materials you may need. You then have to decide where you are going to cut the sheet inside or out, inside may be necessary but you will regret that decision later, outside is a hassle for various reasons. It's not simple but it is very rewarding and also you have all the tools you'll need for future maintenance, unfortunately you have limited space to keep them on-board.
  2. How do you know its 70%? I built mine from a bare shell it's relatively easy to think you are 70% done by looking at the bulk work that was done but in reality there can be much, much more work to be done.
  3. I have never ever inadvertently turned on my webasto🙂 Siteing it alongside my exit steps was maybe not the best idea, head height when in the cabin but hip, or even bike frame, height when exiting. Currently #78 on todo list
  4. Ebike battery charging. I always insist on using quality batteries, my preference being genuine Samsung cells. These I charge on the boat as it would be impractical to do otherwise. I do this probably 3 or 4 times a week for 3 -5 hours at a time. I am not aware of any clause in my insurance preventing this, albeit I will now double check, as it would be totally impractical to charge elsewhere. I believe insurance companies are pragmatic enough to recognise this is low risk. Just did a quick check and find that indoor charging of ebike batteries is acceptable. Here is sn example of the advice from Halfords "Although you'll be using your e-bike outside, we'd recommend charging it indoors. Water and electricity doesn't mix well and you could end up reducing the power capacity of the battery by charging in the cold. If you're going to be using your e-bike regularly, we'd also recommend not letting the battery charge level go below 25%." Edit to add it seems that it is generally held that ebike batteries should only ever be charged with the specific charger supplied with or for your battery. Halfords recommending labeling each charger and its matching battery.
  5. Was wondering the same as I have fairly recently installed a webasto thermotop as a replacement for my Alde. Though initially the drop was due to air pockets in the system settling down but it has gone on a bit to long for that. Now I know the answer, thanks for asking the question.
  6. Also might be worth blacking whilst on hard standing as a large part of the blocking cost is the lift out and in. Appreciate its an additional cost but could be a good saving on future blacking. Used both Debdale and Redhill Debdale is best Redhill is (was?) Interesting. OK to use if there is a saving
  7. Assuming you still feel the same way in 6 years time then do it even if its just to get it out of your system, doesn't suit everyone but if you don't try you'll never know. As you say you have a back out plan and I'm assuming you have a degree of financial security so good luck with it. Some know if it is for them within a few weeks certainly you should have a good idea how it going after the first year. Good luck whatever you decide even if the decision is not to go ahead with it, sometimes backing out is the hardest decision.
  8. Make sure it's the correct diameter for the gas oven and the distance from gas source. Others are better qualified than me to determine how to calculate the correct diameter so hopefully they can assist you. I purchased a full reel of 10mm tubing, many years ago, only to be told it wasn't adequate, expensive error best avoided. Worth practising your pipe bending techniques befor you start if you haven't done any befor as run, if you only have a stove, must I believe be in a single run between valves.
  9. If you check back a few posts you will find that the op has a property which they will retain and to which they could always return.
  10. As you would appear to have an exit route then a lot of the negatives disappear in which case I would say go for it I wish you well. Good man, a lack of common sense certainly makes for a more interesting life.
  11. I believe there may be a case for the reintroduction of the pantry into new build housing. Got eliminated when cheap power was plentiful. Effectively, as outlined on my previous post, I turn part of my bedroom into a pantry in winter. I believe there may be a case for the reintroduction of the pantry into new build housing. Got eliminated when cheap power was plentiful. Effectively, as outlined on my previous post, I turn part of my bedroom into a pantry in winter. EDIT Looks like I'm late to the party https://www.hertsad.co.uk/lifestyle/property/exploring-pantry-porn-5185190. Certainly not a bad idea to have a pantry area, either officially designated or not , on a boat.
  12. Personally I move out of the bedroom into the lounge where I kip on the sofa. I put food that needs cooling on the steps in the vacated bedroom the food is in front of the door vents so receives cold air flow. That's how I do it other options and variations available. I cannot generate enough electricity from solar during winter so take the lower consumption option. Works for me.
  13. I've also managed to aquire that esteemed boater status, took a while though. Being able to have a good old internal grump and also have no real ability to make sensible decisions is almost a definition of a long term cc liveaboard.
  14. I dont have the 535, not sure what Huawei model it is as is branded however I have to manually reconfigure to switch. Reached the limit of my knowledge so will bow out to avoid clutter.
  15. Maybe that is part of the problem if, like in the case of my radio, 5Ghz is theoreticaly correct but in practice can't be handled by the hardware ? Info:My wifi radio is an Ocean Digital
  16. Not sure where I read this recently I think it was on thus forum somewhere but the following suggestion, or similar, was made. Move all of your family into your kitchen and all live only in there for a month. That will give you some idea of the space you have. You you then have to remember that water is on short supply so no hot baths or long showers of you. Factor in the number of times you will need to empty the toilet and where you can empty it. It's a great life for the unencumbered or for those who have an escape route back to ' civilisation ' And remember that your £110,000 home will rapidly depreciate. Good luck with it, your doing the right thing researching in advance if you have any sense you won't even consider it however if you don't have any sense turn you will fit right in with all of us that were to dumb to take the sensible route. Good luck whatever you decide. A do heed the warning about London and the South east it seems that CRT have lost control of it now seens to be run by self appointed ............
  17. My Internet radio will only work on 2.4Ghz and not at all on 5Ghz apparently due to the circuitry. May well be similar with your phone? Does appear that it works better with the, I'm assuming, more expensive equipment which again points towards her internal circutary of the items. My understanding with 5Ghz is that it works better if you are in the same room with it whilst, for some reason, 2.4Ghz is better at passing through walls. Might be worth doing some testing on both settings both in the same room and remotely.
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  25. Pretty much how I used mine hot water only hence, when it's started to play up, I gave up on it. Model and spare parts long ago discontinued and apparently, according to Caravan World, so has tech support Caravan World Forum 2020 "I had this reply from them: Technical support for the 292X-series was discontinued many years ago now, and no spare parts are available for them either." I think they were very much of their day. Newer model may still be valid for caravans but I wouldn't countenance their installation in narrowboats nowadays.
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