Dave Newell Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi folks, this is just to ask for your help. We're considering doing some installation work at next years shows (we only do the Warners shows) and thought we'd ask what items people would want to have fitted at shows. There are a couple of items we will not fit at shows because of logistical reasons, these are rear view cameras and cruise control, otherwise we're open to suggestions. So please help us to help you by telling us what you might like to have fitted while attending a show. Cheers, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Air suspension, refillable gas cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkc Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Dave, I'm not in the market for it myself but observing the amount of head scratching that goes on at the LED suppliers stalls I think someone offering an 'all in one' supply and fitting service would do a fair amount of trade, also the fitting of second batteries seems to be a problem area that some would like to put in the hands of an expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part Time Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 just like to endorse comment from pkc. Bit confused over LED's myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesFrance Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Solar Panels, I had one fitted by Steve Beeny at Stratford show years ago. All done in half an hour. Mud Flaps. Awnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie gibblebucket Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 JamesFrance - 2011-10-27 3:08 PM Solar Panels, I had one fitted by Steve Beeny at Stratford show years ago. All done in half an hour. Mud Flaps. Awnings. Ditto on the above :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugga Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Dave I think Solar Panels too, and maybe a Satellite Dish/Dome. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not having been to a show for a number of years, so not sure what ELF & Safety would allow. I believe you would need a gantry type ladder? for getting on roofs? So would solar panels etc be possible at a show? PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Anne Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Dave, Would doing habitation checks & servicing be possible? Also Sat domes & dishes perhaps. Also agree with previously posted suggestions. Cheers :-D B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I agree with most of the items already suggested, except for the Awnings. These are a substantially heavy piece of Kit & a two man job at height. Best done in a workshop, IMHO. Other items:- External BBQ point External Shower points Alarm systems Reversing / Parking Sensors Schaudt OVP01 Protection Units Security Locks I did cheat & look on Dave's website to see what he normally fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 John & Anne - 2011-10-27 8:39 PM Hi Dave, Would doing habitation checks & servicing be possible? Also Sat domes & dishes perhaps. Also agree with previously posted suggestions. Cheers :-D B-) It would be difficult to do my full hab check and not viable to do base vehicle servicing. Hab insp includes weighing the vehicle, inspecting the underfloor and chassis fixings etc, base vehicle service includes removing all road wheels and inspecting brakes, suspension etc, just not possible on a field, never mind transporting gallons of oil and servicing spares etc. Then there's what to do if a service shows up worn brake parts or suspension components. Sat systems are a possibility though :$ D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Definately air suspension, solar panels (fit only as their are too many variables to carry the stock unless peviously ordered). I suppose it depends on how may people will be doing the work as a lot of it is not a one man operation, awning fitting for example. Let us know if you will be alone or have assistance, which will widen the scope and speed you can operate within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I will be working solo. Air suspension is a no go, I'm not into crawling under motorhomes and jacking them up on soft wet ground. Solar panels are a possible as are sat systems. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 External keyed dead bolts for cab doors ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Damp meters. Every motorhome should have one in the tool kit so that you can monitor the condition of your motorhome on a regular basis yourself without having to pay silly prices to service centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Installing inverters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Personally,I've always thought that having stuff fitted at a show would involve imposing unnecessarily strict time restraints.... I know alot of people have had lots of different things fitted at shows...but I always wonder how many times phrases like "..that'll have to do..we're running behind.." or "...bugg*r..you know what we've forgot!..we'll have to use these,they'll never know.." etc ;-) From a customers point of view..I wouldn't want my job "rushed".. and from a engineer/fitters point of view,I wouldn't want to be faced with tasks that I KNOW I could make a bettter and tidier job of,in my workshop(...especially as you'll be working alone..) Just my thoughts.... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Had you thought of running small classes about things like how two batteries work together. or even how to attach a lock to a motorhome, the sorts of things that people ask questions about on the forum. that could be put in to short classes. A bit like car maintaince for the numpties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 pepe63 - 2011-10-28 9:08 AM Personally,I've always thought that having stuff fitted at a show would involve imposing unnecessarily strict time restraints.... I know alot of people have had lots of different things fitted at shows...but I always wonder how many times phrases like "..that'll have to do..we're running behind.." or "...bugg*r..you know what we've forgot!..we'll have to use these,they'll never know.." etc ;-) From a customers point of view..I wouldn't want my job "rushed".. and from a engineer/fitters point of view,I wouldn't want to be faced with tasks that I KNOW I could make a bettter and tidier job of,in my workshop(...especially as you'll be working alone..) Just my thoughts.... ;-) We've had air suspension fitted at shows (two different campers) and an awning - both were 2-people jobs so that's a no-no, we never had problems with timings etc though as they always seem well organised and carried out to a high standard. Solar panels are a good idea as quite a few do them and some fit at shows, not sure what you'd realistically need to have in stock though. The problem, as I see it, is finding things that people will pay to have installed, that would then be worth your while doing - fitting LED bulbs for people won't make you much extra dosh and could take a stupid amount of time. The other problem is what will the 'Diamond Dave Devotees' do when you aren't on your stall for them to come and 'meet' the man in person!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mel B - 2011-10-28 8:24 PM pepe63 - 2011-10-28 9:08 AM Personally,I've always thought that having stuff fitted at a show would involve imposing unnecessarily strict time restraints.... I know alot of people have had lots of different things fitted at shows...but I always wonder how many times phrases like "..that'll have to do..we're running behind.." or "...bugg*r..you know what we've forgot!..we'll have to use these,they'll never know.." etc ;-) From a customers point of view..I wouldn't want my job "rushed".. and from a engineer/fitters point of view,I wouldn't want to be faced with tasks that I KNOW I could make a bettter and tidier job of,in my workshop(...especially as you'll be working alone..) Just my thoughts.... ;-) We've had air suspension fitted at shows (two different campers) and an awning - both were 2-people jobs so that's a no-no, we never had problems with timings etc though as they always seem well organised and carried out to a high standard. Solar panels are a good idea as quite a few do them and some fit at shows, not sure what you'd realistically need to have in stock though. The problem, as I see it, is finding things that people will pay to have installed, that would then be worth your while doing - fitting LED bulbs for people won't make you much extra dosh and could take a stupid amount of time. The other problem is what will the 'Diamond Dave Devotees' do when you aren't on your stall for them to come and 'meet' the man in person!!! :D He could always sell autographs. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Solar panels and a dampness only check. If you could have say 3-4 different size solar panels free standing with a metered output so we could actually see the results before buying, followed by the connecting of course but this may mean you have an extended day well into the evening with the fitting. A dampness only check would be minimal time I assume, but chargeable of course by the hour and its going to take you 2 hrs. (Find the owner, test and return). Well worth it in my view as its something unknown and un-seeable. art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 As I would be working solo all installations would need to be pre booked, we simply couldn't do an ad hoc service. Running classes is a non starter simply because there is nowhere to hold them. Diamond Dave Devotees will just have to hold their water :D . D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 art338 - 2011-10-28 8:45 PMSolar panels and a dampness only check.If you could have say 3-4 different size solar panels free standing with a metered output so we could actually see the results before buying, followed by the connecting of course but this may mean you have an extended day well into the evening with the fitting.A dampness only check would be minimal time I assume, but chargeable of course by the hour and its going to take you 2 hrs. (Find the owner, test and return). Well worth it in my view as its something unknown and un-seeable.art You have a point there Art, maybe higher the meter out for a tenner or so for a quick check can often help prevent later problems;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm not a show visitor but am always thinking of a solar panel. I would never buy one unless I could see it working first. Perhaps the traders do that already? art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You'd need a pretty high deposit for hiring a damp meter, and how to use it ! LED lighting with a metered display board. (a before and after fitting arrangement). Maybe there are too many variations of fitting? art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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