Notts/Lincs Commers

Hi Matt, I'm Helena and Maisy is my little yellow van, your post really made me laugh because I've been asking everyone I can think of how to work my fridge!!! All I know is that it only works if you are parked really flat, if the gas has been on for at least 15 minutes...they're the hints I've been given but I still can't get it to work!!! Also apparently the ignition pipe can get blocked easily so I was advised to take it to a caravan service place who will fix it. It's a tricky one!!! Good luck with your van, she's a beauty!!
 
Hi Helena, I had the same problem with my fridge. I ended up taking it out to investigate and it was the little pilot light jet blocked, once I poked it though with a fine piece of wire it worked a treat [^] Sound advice to take it for a service - If you haven't already got one fitted get them to install a flue kit while you are at it. It means drilling a hole in the side of the van but then all them gas fumes and condensation are vented outside:)

Harvey the RV
 
Thanks Panky, I've got a few treats lined up for her, (waxing underneath, new floor, full service), over the coming months so she's going to get the full pampering works, will try to sort the fridge out at the same time...having said that just been away in her this weekend and managed fine without because I just left the milk outside overnight and it stayed nice and cold!!! Gotto love the British weather!!! She held up very well though and got loads of people coming over to have a look, even some VW owners! One girl said "Ah yes but with VW's, other VW drivers wave at you when they pass you on the road", I replied "yes, and everyone waves at a Commer!!" :)
 
Debbie, these pics are brilliant!! Did you pick up anything good at the auto jumble? We had such a fab time at Wicksteed we ended up staying today, slept in her for the first time for 2 nights and it was so cosy!!! I am a bit more in love with her than I was before...!!

Helena x
 
Thanks for the advice Helena and Panky. The fumes had bothered me a bit, but i'm not sure i could bear to have a hole drilled in her! Still, if i keep cleaning her at the rate i am now, it won't be long before i've worn a hole in the side.
Matt
 
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Originally posted by maisyscomming

Debbie, these pics are brilliant!! Did you pick up anything good at the auto jumble? We had such a fab time at Wicksteed we ended up staying today, slept in her for the first time for 2 nights and it was so cosy!!! I am a bit more in love with her than I was before...!!

Helena x



Hi Helena, I picked a brand new old stock passenger outer door lock (I don't need one .... but you never know)we didn't make it in Brian as he's poorly, I think the starter motor has given up the ghost, so we took it off on Saturday and I'll have to get a replacement. Brian bless him decided to break down on Friday evening, but he struggled home and the starter died on our drive which I was grateful for. I still sat in him on Sunday evening, drinking coffee with the little gas fire lit, oooh heaven:D:D

Moley and Brian the Snail :)
 
Can't believe it..... we just got the starter motor replaced and fixed Brian so he is on the road again, it's been a long month without him:(

Anyway it's Woodcocks meet on A57 between Saxilby and Lincoln tomorrow night (Thursday) if anyone fancies a pint and a natter;)

Moley and Brian the Snail :)
 
We still go to Woodcocks (A57 Burton Waters Lincoln)

last Thursday of the month, there's a varied range of vehicles turn up, British, American, classics, sports etc, it's a nice friendly meet, sometimes there's me with Brian and no other Rootes vehicles, once Jaqui with KKK, it would be good to have a few more turn up,next one is week on Thursday, 28th July starts from 6.30 ish till last one rolls out of car park

Moley and Brian the Snail :)

1965 Series IIA Bluebird Highwayman
 
Been looking into this meet and its only round the corner from me. Didn't even know it happened!! Won't be in a Rootes as I'm still looking for a Commer. Look out for a Mk2 Astra though and that'll be me!
 
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Originally posted by 80mojo

Been looking into this meet and its only round the corner from me. Didn't even know it happened!! Won't be in a Rootes as I'm still looking for a Commer. Look out for a Mk2 Astra though and that'll be me!



[8D] Where were you? did you come along, Jackie and I were there

Moley and Brian the Snail :)

1965 Series IIA Bluebird Highwayman
 
Apologies. I ended up working well into the evening :( I'll be away for the next one too so its Going to be September for me now. I may even own a Commer by then!
 
Ignore that last post. Due to unforseen circumstances I'll not be working away now and will hopefully be able to get there.
 
Hi Graham, sorry that you have had the unfortunate change of plans, I'll be there this Thursday with Brian the Snail, hope to meet you.

Moley and Brian the Snail :)

1965 Series IIA Bluebird Highwayman
 
Good to meet 80mojo Graham tonight, we had a good turnout of vehicles tonight including ferrari's, lotus, porche, tvr's cobra's,mini's, harley davidsons, my favorite was the 65 Ford Thames dormobile, shame I never took any photo's though[:eek:)]

Moley and Brian the Snail :)

1965 Series IIA Bluebird Highwayman
 
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