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Post by mcnaughty on Feb 23, 2015 19:48:16 GMT
So .... following on from the 'advice' thread. I am proud to announce that I have now purchased a small sturdy box that needs some fitting out in the human living area. So, next question is... do any of you have some suggestions for 'must haves' in lorries. Could be something simple like loads of lighting or storage for ... but any comments, as always, gratefully received xx
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Post by basilthebest on Feb 24, 2015 11:15:32 GMT
well done try and get living from used caravan as lighter weight wise and smaller for the living quarters lino or tiles on floor as carpet will rot and smell when wet best of luck with your purchase xx
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Post by mcnaughty on Feb 24, 2015 15:35:07 GMT
Has anyone else used an old caravan to fit out a horsebox? I looked at the prices and I can pick up a half decent one with fridge, hob, cupboards, soft furnishings and all the hidden extras like plumbing, gas pipes, hook up etc but they then cost around £200 to dispose of at a breakers yard?? Or I could buy some bits new like the fridge, hob and pipework?
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Post by hack on Feb 24, 2015 15:51:07 GMT
Look on eBay for individual items, we're doing this at the moment. Having a new wagon built and it's approx £2000 for new kitchen appliances, however you can pick up each item (hob/oven/fridge/sink) for under £200 each second hand, depending on condition.
Slightly more expensive then getting a caravan, but you don't need to dispose of it after.
Also, in our first wagon, we got a cheap MFI kitchen, and cut it down in depth.
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Post by fanfarefan on Feb 24, 2015 17:53:59 GMT
just a thought , as ive always felt that a hob , wouldnt be as useful as a microwave , and a kettle, i maybe wrong
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Post by haggismarmite on Feb 24, 2015 19:07:58 GMT
You can't run a microwave on a battery you'd need hookup I think, and not sure about a kettle either.
You can cook a very decent meal, all hot water etc with a hob running on gas. Always worth getting as much as possible working on diesel or gas to save paying for hook up as it can be expensive and often limited availability on show grounds.
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Post by hack on Feb 24, 2015 19:16:07 GMT
We couldn't live without our oven! Jacket spuds, pies etc plus warms the living up a treat when it's cold and you open the door!!
A Microwave would be a luxury for us, only to be used when hooked up to the mains.
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Post by greengage on Feb 24, 2015 19:45:35 GMT
You must keep a close eye on the weight, you will have a front axle weight and a rear axle weight, the payload is different for each, check your weights and you will know how much and what you can put in it. If you have gas you must have it installed by a reg gas fitter, we had this done by a motorhome company. Dont forget that water tanks, gas cylinders etc are heavy , you will have more payload on the rear axle so try and have these fitted behind the rear wheels. If you need anymore help please pm me.
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Post by Your yorkshire mate on Feb 24, 2015 20:15:00 GMT
Well done missus! I couldn't live without the long wardrobe in my lorry, although its not big I have coats and spare clothes that live in it all year round plus the show gear, never gets taken out, the hob and grill is essential for me and the underseat storage is handy too. I also like the little plastic baskets for keeping hair bobbles, ties etc in as theyre easy to find in a rush. You've seen my box anyway and although the living isn't huge it still has a tall wardrobe, 4 overhead cupboards, 2 floor cupboards, a fridge, drainer, sink and hob plus the underseat storage. I couldn't live without my fridge for longer stays away BUT it does zap the power from leisure batteries without hook-up/gennie. You can get black-out blinds etc from Ebay.
Try looking in your local newspaper, sometimes folk are getting rid of their old kitchens when they have a re-fit. Caravan fittings are useful as smaller but as you say, its the disposal of the van afterwards!
Look forward to seeing it!!
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Post by ponymum on Feb 24, 2015 20:54:34 GMT
we have a microwave in our lorry that grill etc etc _ and we hook it up to a generator to run it , It also runs the tv
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Post by mcnaughty on Feb 26, 2015 16:43:30 GMT
Oooooh! I am so excited. Been scanning ebay all week for suitable caravans. Need to find something cheap but not too crap or old in case the fridge is knackered. The price of the appliances is horrific new! Its the cabling, water and gas plumbing that I assume my bloke will be able to reuse and assume this could add up to a princely sum if bought new. But it needs to be in good condition or it could be a complete waste of time!
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Post by Guestless on Feb 26, 2015 19:32:43 GMT
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Post by Philippa on Feb 27, 2015 7:50:02 GMT
Just a bit of a hint re cupboards. If you go to B&Q get the wall units for floor ones and the cooker head units for the overhead ones. Lots slimmer and fit spot on in a small living. Tambour doors are good too to save on space when opening cupboards.
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Post by Dipsy on Feb 27, 2015 8:16:51 GMT
A generator is a good thing to have. Esp if you are doing shows for more than one night. We would be lost without ours!
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Post by mcnaughty on Mar 2, 2015 10:15:15 GMT
Thank you everyone - fab ideas! Keep em coming. I think a trip to B&Q is definitely in order!
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