Author: Dan (page 8 of 10)

Les Gets

There is motorhome parking right at the bottom of the ‘des Perrieres’ chairlift in Les Gets, with a Flot Bleu for taking on fresh water and dumping grey/black water situated at the main entrance to the car park.

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Montchavin

The massive ‘Paradiski’ area is one of our favorite places in the Alps!

The caravaneige at Montchavin gives easy access to the whole area, either directly up the mountain towards La Plagne or across the impressive Vanoise Express gondola over to Les Arcs.

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Les Menuires

Les Menuires has a dedicated ‘Flot Bleu Park’ providing parking and services for a large number of Motorhomes, a short walk from the lifts. Located at the heart of the 3 valleys ski area it provides massive skiing opportunities with links into the resorts of Val Thorens, Meribel, Courchevel, Brides Les Bains and La Tania.

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Station d’Auris en Oisans

Station d’Auris en Oisans is located on the opposite side of the valley to Les Deux Alpes, and links into the large Alpe d’Huez resort.

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Venosc

In the valley underneath Les Duex Alpes is the pretty traditional Alpine village of Venosc, and a gondola links the village up to the resort.

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Land Cruiser 80 Series (HDJ80) centre diff lock troubleshooting

80 Series Land Cruisers come with an electrically actuated centre diff lock, and depending on specification locking front and rear axle diffs too (my Japanese import HDJ81 had all three diff locks fitted). 

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L322 Range Rover Parking Sensor Troubleshooting

Both me and a buddy of mine recently bought L322 Range Rovers, and both of the had faulty parking sensor systems! – here is some info on troubleshooting the system:-

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Fitting a 1500W Inverter

When travelling in a motorhome most of your power needs can be fulfilled by gas or 12V electricity – sometimes though you need a hit of mains power!

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Front Suspension and Brakes overhaul

There are various rubber bushes/ball joints etc. in virtually all suspensions systems, and over time these components wear and the rubber hardens and cracks – all affecting handling, stability and ride quality.

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Truma Trumatic C3402 boiler inspection and troubleshooting

During a recent trip to the Alps the heating system in the van failed overnight when it was -15degC outside – we woke to find it was 1degC in the van, cold air being blown from the heating vents and the fresh water had frozen!

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