tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post5293181926855058875..comments2024-03-22T19:20:13.514+00:00Comments on FreeSpirit : Up and running again.Ian and Irene Jameisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-28278167766080776602019-10-24T16:09:12.378+01:002019-10-24T16:09:12.378+01:00Thanks, Brian and Diana. We may well go that route...Thanks, Brian and Diana. We may well go that route instead of a hiring a car in future. We are all for getting a good deal (:Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-89710691285932477172019-10-24T16:06:08.419+01:002019-10-24T16:06:08.419+01:00Hi Dave, Ah, but we already have an invertor and I...Hi Dave, Ah, but we already have an invertor and Ian seems to think a repair to the alternator would be cheaper. Once we get the whole kit and kaboodle to Cox's we should have a better idea of which way to go. Thanks for your imput, always appreciated.Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-49056860993086766432019-10-23T20:58:53.928+01:002019-10-23T20:58:53.928+01:00I hadn't realised that you have a travel pack....I hadn't realised that you have a travel pack. If the cost of replacing it (along with its dedicated alternator) is "astronomical", wouldn't it be worth considering an Inverter and any suitable alternator? At least these items are available from many different manufacturers, and you're never going to be far from spares and service. Dave Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-29291270813078459782019-10-23T18:32:47.667+01:002019-10-23T18:32:47.667+01:00Vans are definitely cheaper, I had one the other w...Vans are definitely cheaper, I had one the other week when we moved marinas and I had to get the car, including insurance £55<br />Brian and Diana on NB Harnserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569360123827850984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-17888380080908983182019-10-23T14:32:42.963+01:002019-10-23T14:32:42.963+01:00Hi Mick, what a great tip. We will definitely take...Hi Mick, what a great tip. We will definitely take that one on board, thank you. XxIan and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-8885418438450344222019-10-23T14:18:47.389+01:002019-10-23T14:18:47.389+01:00Hi Marilyn, Ian is a dab hand at replacing alterna...Hi Marilyn, Ian is a dab hand at replacing alternators, he had to do it once before but the cost is astronomical to replace the travel pack and that particular alternator is hard to come by hence taking it to Cox's in Atherstone to see if it can be repaired. Ian said the batteries are fine and who am I to doubt him? (: XxIan and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-79345367930523218382019-10-23T14:14:44.228+01:002019-10-23T14:14:44.228+01:00Hi Paul, We bought the generator when the alternat...Hi Paul, We bought the generator when the alternator packed up the last time but personally I hate generators on boats. We very nearly sold it, nowhere to store it on FS, but I'm very glad we didn't now! Xx Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-28198953917148486492019-10-23T14:09:46.682+01:002019-10-23T14:09:46.682+01:00Hello Kevin,
Fret not Kevin, I can assure you the...Hello Kevin,<br /><br />Fret not Kevin, I can assure you the back doors are always closed when we run the generator, the photo was when we first arrived back at FS and plonked it down on the deck. Thank you for your offer though. I hadn't realised you were that close but we do have the car in the garage (that was not part of the letting agreement so we use it to store stuff as well)and as soon as we are back Ian will remove the travel pack with the alternator and take it to Atherstone. XxIan and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-84839506009648376002019-10-22T23:54:04.988+01:002019-10-22T23:54:04.988+01:00With Enterprise I've often found a small van i...With Enterprise I've often found a small van is much cheaper than a car. About £20 or so for a day. Then when you get to the base tell them you're not bothered whether its a van or a car and they give you a car anyway for the van price. <br /><br />Mick<br />NB OleannaPip and Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169230665256821649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-24282086097230618622019-10-22T21:21:52.734+01:002019-10-22T21:21:52.734+01:00Is it time your man who can replaced the alternato...Is it time your man who can replaced the alternator? Or you got new batteries? Or both?<br /><br />MxxMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-11161468747286743562019-10-22T20:25:55.962+01:002019-10-22T20:25:55.962+01:00£37 that's a brilliant deal, I'm surprised...£37 that's a brilliant deal, I'm surprised you don't keep a genny on board for emergencies, glad you are sorted. Now you don't have to play Mexican train by candlelight �� Paul jtjAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966680507856486689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-65075083897844581812019-10-22T19:23:57.838+01:002019-10-22T19:23:57.838+01:00Two comments Irene...
1-Please CLOSE the back doo...Two comments Irene...<br /><br />1-Please CLOSE the back doors when the genny is running...<br /><br />2-As I live but 20 mins from 'the bungalow' you could always ring and see if I am free to do a bit of troup transporting, especially of a weekend :)<br /><br />KevinTOOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820971797758280402noreply@blogger.com