It's on a leashHad something similar turn up when I was working at Garmin.
Camping Wagons
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Fast but dim
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Had a quick trip to the llyn ( Wales) Monday / Tues straight after a night shift.
The surf forecast was perfect, I've got a new board so I made the most of the chance.
Parked up at 11, had a couple hours nap, walked 7 miles round the coastal path to abersoch, then had a steak and four pints 🤣🤣🤣
It was too clouds to see the aurora, but I was up at dawn for a dog walk, brew, and surf.
Not too cold a night, especially when you're sleeping with a dog.
I bough one of these to see if it worked...
https://www.towsure.com/mini-heater-attachment-for-portable-stove
Definitely took the edge off in the morning.
The surf forecast was perfect, I've got a new board so I made the most of the chance.
Parked up at 11, had a couple hours nap, walked 7 miles round the coastal path to abersoch, then had a steak and four pints 🤣🤣🤣
It was too clouds to see the aurora, but I was up at dawn for a dog walk, brew, and surf.
Not too cold a night, especially when you're sleeping with a dog.
I bough one of these to see if it worked...
https://www.towsure.com/mini-heater-attachment-for-portable-stove
Definitely took the edge off in the morning.
MaC
Moderator
I have one of those and it really does radiate the heat.
The toaster fitting works pretty much the same way though, and it makes breakfast too
Works for muffins, waffles, potato scones as well as bread.
The toaster fitting works pretty much the same way though, and it makes breakfast too
Works for muffins, waffles, potato scones as well as bread.
Saint-Just
Administrator
I used my methylated spirit one in the Tentipi at the Lakes in the morning and it does make a difference. Got it on eBay for a song, almost new.
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Jaggededge
Explorer
I got a new board last week. Ironings a doddle now.
Nice65
Explorer
Had a quick trip to the llyn ( Wales) Monday / Tues straight after a night shift.
The surf forecast was perfect, I've got a new board so I made the most of the chance.
Parked up at 11, had a couple hours nap, walked 7 miles round the coastal path to abersoch, then had a steak and four pints 🤣🤣🤣
It was too clouds to see the aurora, but I was up at dawn for a dog walk, brew, and surf.
Not too cold a night, especially when you're sleeping with a dog.
I bough one of these to see if it worked...
https://www.towsure.com/mini-heater-attachment-for-portable-stove
Definitely took the edge off in the morning.
Martyn had a couple of those in the bell at the Lakes that time, it was toasty in there. When our diesel heater was being finicky we used the toaster thing on the gas. As Mary says, that works ok too. Only thing with either of them, with no fan to move the air it does sit right at the top of the van. I bought a little retro chrome 12v fan and ceiling mounted it. It doesn’t do much in hot weather but really helps with mixing warm and cold air. Right down low where the dogs were sleeping and our legs were could get really chilly.
Andylaser
Administrator
I agree those heaters are great. Dont use them on jetboils, or other stoves where there is a gas canister directly underneath the burner as they also reflect a lot of heat downwards. 
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Saint-Just
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Usually that sort of posts ends by "ask me (or don't) how I know" :ROFLMAO:I agree those heaters are great. Dont use them on jejboils, or other stoves where there is a gas canister directly underneath the burner as they also reflect a lot of heat downwards.
Fast but dim
Adventurer
I'm scouring marketplace for one😉🤣
Quarterstaff
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Saw a nice Man truck on the way to town this morning, couldn’t stop due to traffic.
Luckily it was in the town later…….
Luckily it was in the town later…….
Quarterstaff
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A repurposed old Scania in Aviemore today…….
Nice65
Explorer
That’s a lot of tractor for what it’s towing, but it looks good. Bugger waking up after a bad dream and smashing your head on the roof before the claustrophobia sets in.
Aerodynamically speaking, looks pretty smooth. 😁
Quarterstaff
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Another nice truck, again in Aviemore, yesterday….
Andylaser
Administrator
Spotted in Winchester yesterday.
Saint-Just
Administrator
You’re back? Jet lagged, much?
Andylaser
Administrator
Yes, shattered for a couple of days.
Alcohol has helped soften the blow and aid sleep.
Alcohol has helped soften the blow and aid sleep.
Quarterstaff
VIP Member
Another old Merc in Aviemore today….
I keep getting really vivid flashbacks to festivals in the 80s with this thread. Drizzle, mint tea and acid, short on cash ... that sort of thing. There was always a big difference between the well-organized paragons and the muddled, muddied waifs.
Jaggededge
Explorer
Can't beat a home bargains and aldi combo.
Quarterstaff
VIP Member
Too bloody right! Tesco had a monopoly, until the other two opened up a few years ago, and seemed to cater only for tourists and not locals. I have heard that even though it’s not that big it was Tescos highest earner per sq m! Almost a year round tourist trade round here with the skiing being the winter attraction.
The worrying news is that bloody MacDonalds want in on one of the units
Jaggededge
Explorer
McDonald's is great too. All the starving villages in Africa etc would be fine if someone just opened a franchise.
Andylaser
Administrator
A couple from my travels in New Zealand.
Andylaser
Administrator
Oh no, someones stolen all the electricity! 🙁
Been away for 2 weeks on business, went to start the beast and there was a distinct lack of electricity. Luckily a jump start from the girlfriends car got it going, so I decided on a quick blat to get some charge into the batteries. About 2 miles up the road and the autobox wouldnt hook up and I was unable to pull away at a roundabout. Tried to put hazzards on and they didnt work. Tried shifting the autobox into low and 1 without success, just a sound like a pump running without liquid. Then the engine stopped. Arse! A properly shit position to break down. Phoned insurance who connected me to RAC and advised help would be at least an hour. Phone Police on 101 and advised them I was broken down in a shite place.
Luckily I had my "winter emergency bag" in the back. Donned a fleece and gloves and broke out the emergency mars bar. I also have a decent hi viz jacket. Not one of those "weekend walts" £10 screxfix tabbards, but £150 quids worth of Nordic jacket for working outside at airports. Stuck that on and directed traffic around the stricken wagon. Police arrived after about 20 minutes by which time I had rolled the truck back about 10 meters to clear the roundabout. They then proceeded to tow me to Morrisons petrol station which was great as I could finally get some hot coffee. RAC chap arrives about 30 minutes later and does some preliminary testing. Turns out one battery had a duff cell and was outputting 7v at 0A and the other battery was showing all cells OK , but 9v at 0A. Looks like they are both shot. He also tested the alternator, which was spining OK, but not putting out more than 9v, so looks like thats FUBARd too.
He plugged both batteries into separate chargers for 15 minutes and got a reasonable charge into both batteries. He also followed me the 2 miles back home which was reasonably uneventful, although the wipers didnt work and lights were dim as fuck. Still, it made it back OK. Now to source 2 batteries and an alternator.
Been away for 2 weeks on business, went to start the beast and there was a distinct lack of electricity. Luckily a jump start from the girlfriends car got it going, so I decided on a quick blat to get some charge into the batteries. About 2 miles up the road and the autobox wouldnt hook up and I was unable to pull away at a roundabout. Tried to put hazzards on and they didnt work. Tried shifting the autobox into low and 1 without success, just a sound like a pump running without liquid. Then the engine stopped. Arse! A properly shit position to break down. Phoned insurance who connected me to RAC and advised help would be at least an hour. Phone Police on 101 and advised them I was broken down in a shite place.
Luckily I had my "winter emergency bag" in the back. Donned a fleece and gloves and broke out the emergency mars bar. I also have a decent hi viz jacket. Not one of those "weekend walts" £10 screxfix tabbards, but £150 quids worth of Nordic jacket for working outside at airports. Stuck that on and directed traffic around the stricken wagon. Police arrived after about 20 minutes by which time I had rolled the truck back about 10 meters to clear the roundabout. They then proceeded to tow me to Morrisons petrol station which was great as I could finally get some hot coffee. RAC chap arrives about 30 minutes later and does some preliminary testing. Turns out one battery had a duff cell and was outputting 7v at 0A and the other battery was showing all cells OK , but 9v at 0A. Looks like they are both shot. He also tested the alternator, which was spining OK, but not putting out more than 9v, so looks like thats FUBARd too.
He plugged both batteries into separate chargers for 15 minutes and got a reasonable charge into both batteries. He also followed me the 2 miles back home which was reasonably uneventful, although the wipers didnt work and lights were dim as fuck. Still, it made it back OK. Now to source 2 batteries and an alternator.