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@25031024Woody 14 күн бұрын
I own one and figured it out straight away
@milesharris9910 Ай бұрын
Great informative videos. My elderly neighbour has a Romahome and has had problems with his water pump. The fuses keep blowing. I’ve established that the pump is knackered and has become misshaped. There appears to be another problem that there aren’t any volts getting to the pump. I’ve put a meter in continuity mode from the back of the Zig panel onto the + feed and to the end of the cable at the pump end and there’s no reading. The cable at the Zig end is red then at the pump end is brown, so somewhere there must be a join behind a panel. Is there anything you could tell me where that join might be? Thank you for your time.
@pandabloke Ай бұрын
Hiya. The pump is switched by the tap itself, so wiring probably runs from Zig to tap and then to pump. If that is the case, it'll be a case of tracing the wire from the tap to the pump. These old C15 Romahomes can be a challenge! I wish you luck.
@milesharris9910 Ай бұрын
Yes, I suddenly realised last night that to activate the pump you need to turn the tap on😮! I was very excited this morning to put the meter across the wires and get my neighbour to turn the tap and see the meter race up to 12v. He’s a very happy man. Thank you for getting back to me.
@pandabloke Ай бұрын
@@milesharris9910 No problem. Glad you got it sorted.👍
@Susancooke-b9d 2 ай бұрын
Hi panda,how do you get on sleeping being 6ft 1.
@pandabloke 2 ай бұрын
Hiya. No problem. I have the bed extension which goes behind the front seats to lengthen the bed, so I have no problems.
@charlottegillbanks6168 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you!
@pandabloke 6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. It's a confusing thing to operate! Panda
@lr6001 6 ай бұрын
How does it do in the rain?
@pandabloke 6 ай бұрын
Hiya. Pretty good, seems completely waterproof. Flexes a bit in high winds as it it twangy poled, but awning straps strengthen it really well.
@juliepye2429 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video!! I've just purchased a 2001 and know absolutely nothing about the electrics, or electrics in general!! This was very helpful, so thank you!
@pandabloke 8 ай бұрын
Hiya. Now problem, glad it proved to be useful.
@mandychartres3033 9 ай бұрын
Hi! Where did you get the s hooks please?
@pandabloke 9 ай бұрын
Hiya. I got them from Amazon. www.amazon.co.uk/Outdoor-Camping-Clips-available-Goldan/dp/B00INROYF4/ref=sr_1_64?crid=1N7RW3D7BX4D4&keywords=inner+tent+hanging+clips+metal&qid=1706814240&sprefix=inner+tent+hanging+clips+metal%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-64
@mandychartres3033 8 ай бұрын
Many thanks! I'll get some. Just wondering if you have any tips/ideas how to solve a water ingress problem I have in the rear footwell of my C15 Romahome (Rosalie)? The water is very dark - looks like black coffee! So not coming in through back door. It's like it seeps through somewhere. Any advice gratefully received! xx
@pandabloke 8 ай бұрын
Hiya. Unfortunately this is a known problem on C15 Romahomes. It could be coming from around the rear lights or possibly where the rear bumper mounts are. Even sometimes Unser the door seal around the frame. I've done everything to stop it on mine but it still sometime appears from knowhere. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Panda
@mandychartres3033 8 ай бұрын
Many thanks - that helps a lot really as it gives me more ideas where to put some more sealant. Happy Romahoming!
@jamiecleeves7921 10 ай бұрын
great can you stand fully up in your hi lo
@pandabloke 10 ай бұрын
Hiya. I can stand up fully in the footwell at the back when the roof is raised. I'm just over 6ft tall. Panda.
@TrPortg 11 ай бұрын
Want ciggarette plug in
@pandabloke 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately you can’t only get 180 watts maximum from a cigarette lighter socket and it would flatten the battery in an hour or so. Diesel or gas heating or electric hook up is the only answer. Sorry!
@kevinwilshire Жыл бұрын
Yer could you tell me what size leisure battery i need for a Roma . Thanks
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi there. It is completely up to you really. I would be led by the size of the leisure battery battery box to see what has been fitted before. Otherwise you can fit whatever size you want. Normally they are between 75ah and 110ah. Hope this helps. Panda
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
Sorry u can't make it r u on Facebook?? I'll send u som fotos!!
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi Alun. No, not on Facebook. Catch up soon I expect though.
@frankiebye Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thank you 👍
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
Hi👋 friend how r u?? I'll b @Horsley on d 5th of September testing out a new peace of kit my new Geertop 1 tent 1man out and about on my 2 feed d hungry & @ d Os 2morro busy week was @ Fulham last Saturday Wembley 4 d Community shield Wednesday @ d Kia & yesterday @ d park 👍!! Wot u been up 2??
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi mate. I'm good. Working hard but doing fine. Hoping to get to Horsley on the 8th September for the weekend depending on work.
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke if u come on d 7th that b cool I check out on d 9th got an upgrade I'm trying out Geertop 1 man tent!!
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
@@alunjones9153 Unfortunately can't make it to Horsley this weekend as I have to work on Saturday now. Sorry mate. Catch up another time though. 👍
@patsyS1955 Жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have a video on using fridge on gas please. Sorry I'm a newbie
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi Patsy. Unfortunately my fridge doesn’t operate on gas so I can’t help you with that one. However if you search KZbin, you will find lots of videos showing you how to do this. Thanks for your interest.
@patsyS1955 Жыл бұрын
@pandabloke thank you. I've searched but cannot find one for my old electrolux fridge.
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 friend it's Alun from East horsley site we met @ this week great video 👍 like that motor gonna see if any available second hand hope u got home safely I did go 2 d park weren't a bad day
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi Alun. Was great meeting you. Yep, I got home safely without too much traffic. Looking forward to getting away again soon when work allows. Take care mate. 👍
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
I'm booked 4 nites from Monday 4th of September requested same picture
@alunjones9153 Жыл бұрын
Dough pitch and got better food menu 😄👍
@patsyS1955 Жыл бұрын
How do you get fridge to work using gas only please
@25031024Woody 14 күн бұрын
Turn on gas at bottle, Bottom of fridge there is a dial and an ignition switch, flick the switch and you will here the clicker ignition, press and hold dial and you will here a distinctive little poof keep holding for a few more seconds, there is a peep hole you can see what looks like a pilot light, that means your fridge is on ..... make sure you put the ignition switch back because when you turn gas off it will carry on clicking.... hope this helps
@patsyS1955 Жыл бұрын
Can you show the heating system
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi Patsy. If you mean the heating system in the habitation area, I'm afraid I haven't got any heating in Hettie. If you mean the cab area, I have another video on this channel demonstrating just that. Thanks for your interest. Panda.
@patsyS1955 Жыл бұрын
@pandabloke OK thanks.
@lynne2774 Жыл бұрын
Another version of a shower which is a little more bulky to travel but doesn't require power is a hoselock camping shower. A bit like a garden sprayer, a lovely warm shower that you pump up by hand. Thanks Panda the seed tray idea is fantastic.
@GrahamEaves-c2e Жыл бұрын
How do you remove fridge
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi Graham. Unfortunately I've never had to remove the fridge, so I can't help with that one I'm afraid. However, I do know that they are a tight fit. Sorry I can't be of more assistance. Panda.
@GrahamEaves-c2e Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much many thanks Graham
@KeithEvans Жыл бұрын
Another really interesting video, Panda. I will be looking at getting the little one, mainly to run my tablet. My only worry is how much they will drain the leisure battery? Also, Have you done a video on the heating system in the van? Gertie is a J reg Hylo, even older than Hettie. We only got her 18 months agi so I'm still a novice!
@mandychartres743 Жыл бұрын
I have a Romahome hylo C15 same as yours. My water pump suddenly stopped working. I wondered if it could be the fuse but can't seem to find it. Any suggestions you could offer would be gratefully received.
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
Hi there. I you have a Zig unit, the fuse is below the the Pump switch on the panel. If you don't have a Zig unit, it's a case of tracing the wires back from the pump until you find the fuse. It could also be the switch inside the tap, they are known to give up. Taps are still available new. Hope this helps.
@mandychartres743 Жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke many thanks! I have a Zig unit, yes, so will try the fuse and then the tap. I have the older version of tap where there is a fragile little lever which you have to flip over to switch tap on. Very grateful for your help and time x
@Smallmotorhome Жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video thanks Panda 👍
@victoriaevans5233 Жыл бұрын
My son has the same but his lights have gone off, is there a fuse of some kind that needs changing? Sorry new and green to the camper caravan screen! He runs a diesel heater and that works but the other electric s dont
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
H Victoria. I assume you mean the cabin lights? Make sure that the main switch on the panel is set to the caravan setting. Also there is a fuse for the lights on the panel under the switch that says 'Lights.' Hope this helps.
@victoriaevans5233 Жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke I will check in the morning, yes it's the lights where the seats are, how do we chance them and where would we get the fuses from x
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
@@victoriaevans5233 Hiya. They should be below the switch on the panel and just unscrew the holder. Fuses should be available from any motor factor, like Halfords.
@victoriaevans5233 Жыл бұрын
He has had a diesel pump put in and everything ok it runs off the leisure battery and is working but everything else has stopped . Do you think it's a fuse for the lights or a connection?
@pandabloke Жыл бұрын
@@victoriaevans5233 Hiya. Sounds like the people who fitted the diesel heater have inadvertently disconnected everything else from the leisure battery. Have a look around the leisure battery for a wire that is hanging loose and disconnected. Hope this helps.
@mandychartres3033 Жыл бұрын
Great video - thank you. I've been searching for one of these since I first watched your vid - sadly no luck. I'm after the blue one. I've got a Romahome Hylo (1996) and find the Harrison awning too heavy and cumbersome. I'm tempted by a Trigano Sopporo tailgate awning too. It's instant - goes up like an umbrella. Would appreciate your views if you get chance to look at one online. Happy Romahoming!
@frankiebye Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I have just bought a C15d van, sadly not a Romahome. I'm really grateful as I have no idea how anything works 😁🇬🇧👍
@paulwright8524 Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on food staoare and simple meals, hoping to get a romahome in February, many thanks Paul
@bradfordman1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've actually purchased one today. Only 1 downfall... its a bloody rust bucket 🪣 😂
@suethomas190 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Panda, Having just purchased a C15 Nu Venture Motorhome, I have watched your videos avidly. I now have the shower tent all set up and tested on my maiden voyage. A brilliant set up and it feels like real camping. I have 7ltrs of cold water to 3.5ltrs of boiling - the contents of both my gas and electric kettles. Gives a lovely shower. I have also purchased the small van heater so I am ready for the cooler evenings. Many thanks also for the run through of the C15 heater controls which helped so much. Look forward to seeing any more videos you may wish to upload.
@patrickhawkins9087 2 жыл бұрын
A Very Helpful Informative Video....Thank You
@awall7501 2 жыл бұрын
I've had the 500W version heater "same make" for about 10 months and i haven't used it yet as it's still in the box. Will come in handy when i eventually get a camper
@carrington2158 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video's as I am seriously thinking about buying a Romahome.
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter. No problem. Good luck in your search. Panda
@Smallmotorhome 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice Panda 👍
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.👍
@gasgas2689 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a useful video Panda. My Transit has batteries under the front seats so they are very difficult to get at to fit a more powerful inverter to, so these small ones that plug into the 12v aux socket will do fine to run my MacBook from.
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi GasGas. Glad you found it useful. Panda
@mermaidlafemme1022 2 жыл бұрын
Another well made informative and very helpful video from Panda and Arnold....please could you make a video on sterilizing the water tank?? The previous owner has put diesel in wrong tank on my little Puddle Jumper I have just bought grrrrrr🤨
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi mermaid. I shall add that to the list, no problem! Thanks for watching as always.
@adriansandercock7519 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, where did you get the side rail.. thanks
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Adrian. I ordered them from Amazon. I've just checked and there plenty of UK suppliers on there. I went for the one with the awning channel in the middle, some have the channel at the top or bottom of the rail. I believe they come in 1.2 metre lengths. Thanks for your interest.
@nikkixtm6433 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video! I bought one & it worked well on ehu
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nikki. Glad it worked for you. Panda.
@nikkixtm6433 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you 👍🐼
@nicolalindsay296 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Can passengers travel in the back seats, with the seats slid forwards, if needing more boot space? Or does it needed to be locked in the one position?
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicola. I'm afraid I only filmed it at the show so I've not used one myself so I can't answer your question. Unfortunately they've stopped making them now too, which is a real shame.
@nicolalindsay296 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke okay, thanks for taking the time to reply 🙂
@gwilymhughwilliams1495 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Panda can I ask you did you have to take the passenger seat out to do this job ?
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gwilym. No, I slid it right forward on its runners then wound it as far forward as I could with the reclining mechanism. Then with a combination of leaning over the top from the back and working from both sides, I managed it. Mind you, the seats do come out pretty easy, so that would probably be the best way. 4 Allen key or Torx bolts, I think, from memory. 👍
@gwilymhughwilliams1495 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke Thank you m8
@deemak3349 2 жыл бұрын
Ps love the videos keep them coming cheers
@deemak3349 2 жыл бұрын
Hi panda do you know how to take off the back lights casing to change reverse bulb / break bulb 💡,,need to change them cheers
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi dee mak. Mine have the screws fitted though the lens so they are simple to unscrew. Sorry I can't be more help.
@deemak3349 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke ok bud no probs thanks anyway 👍
@deemak3349 2 жыл бұрын
Hi can you do a video on fridge button in the cab and the 12v system in the back of the van as in what works wat please as I find your videos very helpful thanks 😊
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi dee mak. Unfortunately my fridge is not wired in on 12v, despite there being a button in the cab, so I can't help with that. I'll see what I can do about the 12v system in the back though, no problem. Panda
@deemak3349 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke hi bud yeah that would be very useful I'll look forward to seeing it 😀,,great videos keep them coming an thanks for getting back 👍 cheers all the best dee
@mermaidlafemme1022 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video from Panda and Arnold xx🤗😀
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Mermaid.x
@moriartythemundane 2 жыл бұрын
Superb review, very interesting indeed. Cracking colour looks good. Best bit for me was at the end you did that toptip. I have been camping and caravanning regularly since I was 11, I am now 66 and I have never seen that tip before!! Perhaps it can be a new feature in future videos? 👍
@lynne2774 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you and Panda again. You have given very helpful information for me to use on my C15 Hitop. Thanks Lynne and Snowdrop my Romahome
@mermaidlafemme1022 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful video Panda you are a natural xxx 🤗
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. I'm a Town Crier by trade, so I'm used to talking to people and being in front of numerous cameras! x
@mermaidlafemme1022 2 жыл бұрын
Panda you are a genius you a have fantastic ideas.....my c15d camper which I've name THE PUDDLE JUMPER is going for mot this week and mega repairs ouch I think it is a venture junior still unsure....it has coachbuilt caravan type body cant find info on internet. Love you and Arnold's videos xxx😀
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mermaid! Many thanks. I reckon yours is a Nu Venture Junior maybe? Perhaps you could send me a picture to pandasmobile@googlemail. com and I'll see if I can help you identify it. And whatever it costs for the MOT, it'll be worth it. Panda x
@mikesampson4104 2 жыл бұрын
Are they the Olpro canopies,?? Just spotted your channel tonight so I thought I would subscribe 😊👍🏻
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Thanks for subscribing and particularly for your interest. No, they are just cheap tarps from Amazon. I just checked and the orange one was £16.99 and the blue one was £12.99. It was hard finding one narrow enough to go across the back of a C15 Romahome. If you look closely in the video, you can see I've turned the corners of the blue one over nearest the van to decrease the width even more. Blue one was 1.5m x 2.2m and the orange one was 2.4m x 2.2m. Hope this helps. Panda
@mikesampson4104 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke actually, yes I saw the edge was folded... Thought you'd got your sewing machine out and hemmed it.. 😊🤣 We have a Murvi Morocco XL and hoping to go full time Van life end of August when I retire..(66) 🤣🤣😁
@mikesampson4104 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke and the nifty thing about the suction cup is if you get a shower of rain, you can put them further back and cover the door 😁👍🏻
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikesampson4104 Well good luck mate. 4 years to go for me until I can think about retiring, when I'm 60. 😁👍
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikesampson4104 And very true about the suction cups. They really do seem to be good.👍
@dianneyoung7322 2 жыл бұрын
Hi where did you get your awing and qhat was the cost please
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. This old Harrison style awning actually came with the van, so I was very lucky. They do turn up on eBay from about £150 upwards. You can get new modern drive away awnings that will fit, for a similar price upwards, such as the Outdoor Revolution Hand.
@dianneyoung7322 2 жыл бұрын
@@pandabloke thNk you for your reply. I did actually catch the fact it was old at end of video.i will look at your suggestion. Thank you
@JH-zv7lt Жыл бұрын
I've just seen an outdoor revolution outhouse Handi Low 180-21 £199 on e bay, hope this helps. We bought our van 3 weeks ago, 24,000 miles, full mot, and drove it 1st time yesterday and stayed overnight, it came with awning and toilet tent as well, will check tomorrow if it's like yours!@@pandabloke
@JH-zv7lt Жыл бұрын
Forgot to say it's an "R" reg, think it's 1998?
@chrislucas5179 2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋.. Brilliant advice for these lovely eccentric campers ... I'm in the market for a campervan.. quickly falling in love with these C15's.. I am a real newbie so would appreciate any and everything advice .. buying maintenance.. costs etc.. looking forward to hearing from you 👌Chris
@pandabloke 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. If you come here community.smallmotorhome.co.uk there is loads of info on Romahomes and small campers in general. Thanks for your kind comments.