And I thought I had everything I needed!!

Merve replied on 14/04/2018 19:15

Posted on 14/04/2018 19:15

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!! 

Vicmallows replied on 15/04/2018 14:08

Posted on 15/04/2018 14:08

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). 

ABM replied on 15/04/2018 22:43

Posted on 15/04/2018 22:43

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'  !!

B

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