Category Archives: Motorhome Mechanicals

Engines, Running Gear, the Stuff Underneath

Around and About at Tahunanui – Nelson

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Ross

When we finished working at Porirua we flew back to Blenheim and picked up Suzi motorhome and headed over to Nelson. We had problems with our vacuum toilet; mainly it didn’t work. It had been a problem before we went … Continue reading →

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Journey in the Camper to Wanaka

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Ross

This weekend is our last holiday one until the other side of winter, so we headed off in our campervan after work on Friday. Our destination was the Mt Barker area near Wanaka. Friday was a lovely evening, with no … Continue reading →

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Plumbing fixed

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Ross

Finally got the plumbing fixed. It was one of those 5 minute jobs that took several hours. They replaced the pressure valve, but it still thumped every few seconds. The next likely cause was a small water leak, so they … Continue reading →

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New Brake Rules (continued)

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Ross

While I was there I asked him if he was aware of the need for vehicles to be registered by the end of June because of changes in the brake rules. He wasn’t, thinking the Annex Cs would cover them, … Continue reading →

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Plumbing and Pipes

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Ross

I took the camper around to the local motorhome builders this morning, to get a new pressure-release valve fitted for the water system. There was a very slight leak from the old one, leading to a reduction in pressure and … Continue reading →

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New Heavy Vehicle Brake Rules

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Ross

While still coming to terms with the implications of stopping our build, we went to the road-show from Land Transport NZ explaining the implications of the new heavy vehicle brake rules. We got an invite as owners of our campervan … Continue reading →

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Bus For Sale

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Ross

Our bus is going for a CoF next week, so it can be registered. We have a 11m 1993 Nissan UA440 which we bought last year from a conversion company to convert to the motorhome of our dreams. It is … Continue reading →

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Isuzu Trucks

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Ross

Looks like there is a new upgrade/model of Isuzu trucks due in September. It is hard to get exact details of what the changes are as it looks like Isuzu NZ don’t want too many details out. Someone said to … Continue reading →

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