And I thought I had everything I needed!!
Over the years, like all of you, I had collected bits and bobs that would be useful to any caravanner. You know the sort of thing- fuses, bulbs, spare matches. Spare charging leads for phones and other appliances, bits of cord, glue, screws and a plethora of other useful bits that we keep in a purpose made box bought from a local B&M . I honestly thought I had the solution for any eventuality! WRONG! On the trip to North Norfolk the sink in the washroom became very slow to drain and became worse and worse until it virtually stopped. No problem I thought, I had a bottle of Fenwicks tank and pipe cleaner in the van so I used some over night- no improvement! Tried some more together with bleach- no improvement. Tried some more thinking this blockage has to ‘melt’ at sometime. No improvement! Knowing there is a market at Sheringham on a Saturday morning, I went on the hunt for something that I hadn’t used for years- a good old fashioned sink plunger! Not only did I find one, but it was a compact size and perfect for a caravan. I had spent £6 on the Fenwicks. I paid £2.20 on the plunger and the plunger won! Within 10 seconds the sink and pipes were clear and running freely. Another piece of kit that will accompany us on our travels- and it’s lighter than a bottle of Fenwicks!!
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Reminds me - off topic. 20+ years ago crossing a side road with 14 year old daughter one very hot summers day (traders were selling cokes from baths of ice) the driver of a large convertible decided not to give pedestrians their right of way and drove at me and others crossing. I had just opened a 1 pint carton of milk wide to slake my thirst. I pulled my daughter back with one hand and as the car virtually brushed past me I dropped the open carton of milk behind the drivers seat. I had to go back and buy another although I did not feel it a waste.
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On this point, it is worth giving the pipes a regular check or add a wrap of insulation tape to stop them coming apart during travel.
Set up last year all looked fine until we returned from a stroll around the site to see water dripping from the wheel arch.
Found the cause to be the waste pipe from the sink had come apart and the water, clean fortunately, flushed through to prime the water heater had leaked into the cupboard out of sight.
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Merve,
How are you getting on with the waste-water sump and bilge pump you were planning some time back?
I took all the bits for one to Spain this winter but never needed it since most pitches we used had their own grey-water drain (and of course tap).
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Merve,
From B & M I purchased a package containing three off 12 inch long pieces of approx 1/8th inch diameter plastic with the end of each having the last inch or so multiple spiked like a tiny tooth-brush. Insert one end into the offending plug 'ole, rotate 'tween your fingers and then remove ( CAREFULLY !!) straight into a piece of kitchen roll. They can be reused -- if you must, but at about £2 for three I never bother. In fact I dont even buy the little handle that fits on the upper end, I just use 'finger power' !!
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