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@@Davidodonoghue-g9o thanks for watching. The hinge will hold it in place so the gas strut just helps with the opening and closing. But does help keep it aligned so I wouldn’t like to open without it. Replacements are readily available online. Just need the length and Nm strength setting

@BessiesTravels hi Mike thanks for the fast reply.. The strut I think is OK it might have dried out... But the piece that the strut attached to on the trailer broke and pushed a hole in the trailer!!!?... I can't figure out how to send a picture of it... It must have stop rotation

@@Davidodonoghue-g9o if you put a picture on the Facebook groups that cover Pennine and Folding Campers, I’m sure others have dealt with this issue and will be able to answer on how they repaired it

@@BessiesTravels I'm not on Facebook but I will get someone to check it... Thanks for the help.. Happy camping.. Looking forward to the season ahead

@@Davidodonoghue-g9o - I’ve just looked to see how others have fixed theirs and most have used these plates on inside and outside. Can’t put a link on TH-cam but search for these on EBAY - 3 mm SQUARE PLATE WASHERS A2 STAINLESS STEEL 50 & 75 mm x 3.0 mm Thick M6 - M25

@@Davidodonoghue-g9o - thanks for watching, important to get it right as using the corner steadies to level can twist the chassis. Ramp and chock come as a set - MGI Milenco Wedge Level Set

Perfect thanks as always

Actually while u are online... My trailer is store on a slope... I have the legs down... Is this way too much strain on the front legs???...

I guess I can use concrete blocks and the jockey wheel instead

@@Davidodonoghue-g9o - as long as the Jockey Wheel is down it should be fine. Also chock the wheels and release the hand brake so that the brakes don’t cease and cause problems next year.

@@ryanlee3853 thanks for watching and hope it helped you👍

@@rarknivesandleatherwork8045 - sorry if I said it wrong in the video - air is drawn in via the bottom vent and out at the top - will check the video and correct if required

@BessiesTravels ah OK, in that case, my mistake, I thought you were working on the top vent. The other examples I've been looking at are fitted at the top.

@@rarknivesandleatherwork8045 just to be clear. The fan has been fitted inside the top vent and is drawing the air through. So the flow is in at the bottom and out at the top.

@@TheCaravanGoodLife - Just been to France and with temperatures ranging between 26-34C the fridge worked really well. The fridge control setting was lower than normal and with the fan control on automatic we were able to freeze things

That's great to hear, thanks Mike. Will look at fitting one to our fridge.

@@pinklady03kp thanks for watching - we rarely take the awning panels completely off, just unzip them roughly half way down - you can buy veranda poles online that connect between other poles to allow you to fold the panels over

@@HitchUpAndTow thanks for watching and hope it does answer some questions 👍

@@philsagar2373 thanks Phil, the chock came with the Milenco ramp but sure they can be bought separately

@@philsagar2373 the advantage of the Milenco chock is that it has feet on the bottom that latch onto the ramp and stop it slipping

@@rarknivesandleatherwork8045 thanks for watching and the comment. Hope the video helps with the caravan awning as the process applies there as well 👍

@@kokkopa1970 thanks for watching - I looped it around the cooling fins at the rear of the fridge so it picks up the temperature changes 👍

@@AnyOldSite blue goes into the main cassette and the pink into the flush tank

@@BessiesTravels thanks, I’m kinda getting used to everything!

Thanks for watching and your comment 👍

Thanks for watching, yes a great bit of kit that is far cheaper than most others and pretty easy to fit - Mike

Thanks for watching and pleased that it helped you 👍

Mine’s a 2020 model so came with the lightweight poles - you can find them for sale at times - thanks for watching 👍

@@BessiesTravels aaah I see! Thanks for replying 😊

@@staciejbe - these are the poles on the Pennine website - pennineoutdoorleisure.co.uk/awning-frame-only-ixl-lightweight-fibre-3

Thanks for watching 👍 Mike

Hi - thanks for watching the video - the green cap is used when filling the Flush Tank as it helps when pouring in the water - have a look at my video - th-cam.com/video/WnBD0TDvnwU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GOSe2835c7EOMv0B - Mike

Thanks for the comment and hope you’re both keeping well. Never know we may cross paths at some point 🤣 Mike & Rose

Thanks Phil for watching and the nice comment 👍

@@BessiesTravels my pleasure, loved videos on the campers.

Make sure all doors and windows are fully closed before you do the initial tensioning, especially when pulling the legs into the corners. Thanks for watching 👍

Just checked online and can’t find anything about Truma not recommending using Puriclean. In fact everywhere I’ve looked recommends its use.

Thanks for watching

Sorry, not sure what you mean about the fly sheet?

Sorry Mike.... It's the sheet that clips on for the bedding... I think it goes behind the sheet that has the zips

U are a fantastic help thanks

@@DavidOdonoghue-rm8nn sorry still not sure what you mean

That's no problem thanks for the replies...... I'll figure it out when I set it up over Easter... Thanks again

Thanks for watching- My video basically copies this Isabella one which hopefully will make it clearer of what to do - th-cam.com/video/WIMc2BdCUrk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ewj5-PFWzi1bu3Gq

Sort of thanks.... It's the 3 smalls ones outside the awning that holds the roof out..... Great videos learned lots

Before you extend the front legs, push the small poles in from the outside and the long support poles from side to side. Tension and then raise the legs. Will try to do a specific video on this when I get on site next

Understand that actually thanks for the fast reply... Will be using over Easter hols so can try it

Hi just another fast text... Using fabsil for the first time.. Any tips?...

So pleased that the video helped

Normally this is due to the brackets being slightly bent. We just use the weight of the bed to pull it across when folding it over. At some point will look to get a new bracket. Tends to happen on the front bed if the transit cover isn't rolled up properly and gets trapped when opening so putting a strain on the bracket.

@@BessiesTravels it I clipped really easily but seemed under great tension when trying to clip it back down to the main body of the camper. Can see it’s had issues before as the paint is worn away. Seemed too much effort for it to be ‘normal’ as I’d imagined it would be a one hand operation! Thanks again for the response!

@@MrTpimms - I know I have a similar problem as the plastic edging strip got damaged. Did a post on the Pennine Owners Chat Page showing how I fixed the plastic

@@BessiesTravels ah I don’t feel so alone now 🤣 where can I find this page 👍🏻

@@MrTpimms facebook.com/groups/penninechat/permalink/6343543309032700/

Thanks for watching - each skirt takes 8 pegs, if you follow Isabella instructions then the awning needs 36 as they say each door opening needs 2 - but this can be reduced to 28 without compromising the stability of the awning. Then the skirt along the side with wheel cover needs 5. I’ve got 40 rock pegs, around the same in red plastic ones, 20 screw in rock pegs (not used these yet) and some metal awning carpet pegs that get used for the carpet and side skirt - Enjoy the Crusader as we certainly do 👍👍

@@BessiesTravels thanks for the swift response, been enjoying seeing your travels and getting inspiration! 40 it is then! Maybe the Blue Diamond screw pegs will be worth it as I hope to only need to buy them the once!

Thanks for watching and great that you’ve found it helpful

Thanks for watching and it appears lots of others are finding it useful

Thanks for watching, yes I have the fibreglass poles which have better clamps for adjusting the tension. Found using the pull rod a real game changer as you can direct the pressure on the zip when pulling it across.

Thanks for getting back Mike, and Rose!!!. The acrylic rod is brilliant, would never have thought of that concept. That's definitely on my shopping list as are the fibre glass poles. Cheers. Peter.

Thanks for watching - Don’t rush, plan what you’re going to do and follow the video if possible - Mike

@@BessiesTravels hi I will do thanks once again 👍

Thanks for watching - at least this has lightweight fibreglass poles and acrylic fabric but still enough to make you sweat 😂😂

Sorry for not replying sooner, no notification from TH-cam that there was a new comment. You need to pre chill the fridge by plugging into mains before leaving. Fill up with the food and then switch to battery. Battery will only maintain the temperature and not chill it further. Once on site plug in EHU or change to gas. Mike

Thanks for watching and so pleased it helped you

Thanks and have subscribed to yours 👍👍

@@BessiesTravels oh many thanks Mike 🙏👍☺️

Thanks for watching the video. Around 20 minutes maximum to have the main unit ready to use. Then 10 minutes to peg out the skirts if we’re using them. Awning another 40 to 60 minutes depending on wind and pitch conditions - Mike

We stored our old Pullman outside. Make sure the standard cover is sound and has no holes. Then we put a Kampa Winter cover over it. Used an upturned bowl in the middle so that there was some air and created a dome to allow the rain to run off. Did this for 2 winters and had no problems. If really worried then could use a tarpaulin as well. Mice can be another problem so plenty of tissues soaked in peppermint water or tumble drier sheets will help to deter them

The filler for the flush fills quickly with probably less than litre of water. You just have to keep pouring and it will keep filling. Should take over 10litres of water and using the extra funnel attachment makes it easier to fill. When making the video I had misplaced mine

Size of waste pipe will follow once I can get at it to check

Pipe is standard 28mm caravan waste pipe and I used a T connector and 2 elbows to make up the waste pipe. Pipe is normally sold by the metre so I bought 2m so have some spare. Ends just push into the outlets and is far better than the pipes that came with the camper

Thanks for the reply I will try to keep filling it next time.So the 90 degree bends are 28mm diameter?Thanks Ross

@@rosswilliams945 yes 90 degree equal elbows and all should be available from local caravan accessory shop or online

Thanks Mark, appreciate you taking the time to watch

Thanks Colin

Thanks for the comments, not done any tests using 12v just wanted to show how to operate it on the various settings