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[alfie]

Hello everyone,Vanners be warned that the NCC,that is the body that makes the rules and regs for the carvan industry and sites are making big changes,which will affect a lot us.
They are introducting a P I R test on the electical wiring in the van,Could be yearly or every 2 to 3 years thats up to the engineer.
You do not need to have it done,BUT site owners can refuse you hook ups.
This inspection will take up to 4 hours Plus the normal service,so it will not be cheap. For more info go to either the NCC web page or Practical caravans forum (under general)page.
I myself think that this is just a money making scam by the NCC to generate more income for the caravan servicing dealers.
                           Alfie
   

[sexydaz]

Hello everyone,Vanners be warned that the NCC,that is the body that makes the rules and regs for the carvan industry and sites are making big changes,which will affect a lot us.
They are introducting a P I R test on the electical wiring in the van,Could be yearly or every 2 to 3 years thats up to the engineer.
You do not need to have it done,BUT site owners can refuse you hook ups.
This inspection will take up to 4 hours Plus the normal service,so it will not be cheap. For more info go to either the NCC web page or Practical caravans forum (under general)page.
I myself think that this is just a money making scam by the NCC to generate more income for the caravan servicing dealers.
                           Alfie
   

im in the trade and havent heard owt about this  :-?

[Kevin Wood]

4 hours + to inspect a caravan's electrics? Someone's having a laugh!

Kevin

[Tonka.]

Its here
http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?FO=5&FM=488402 

Which ever way your views on caravanning are, this is not good news for the many families who took up the 'hobby' as an inexpensive way of taking a yearly break.

I personally hope it is unenforceable 

[sexydaz]

4 hours + to inspect a caravan's electrics? Someone's having a laugh!

Kevin

yer could rewire it fully in less than that

[Seth]

4 hours + to inspect a caravan's electrics? Someone's having a laugh!

Kevin

Another friggin' rip-off .........

[Tonka.]

Sales of generators may increase 

[waspy]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

[Kevin Wood]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

Oh, joy!  I'vejust bought a new tent as well.

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

Kevin

[waspy]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

Oh, joy!  I'vejust bought a new tent as well.

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

Kevin

What's wrong with a Hotel, not getting infront of everyone & holding them up

[tunnie]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

Oh, joy!  I'vejust bought a new tent as well.

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

Kevin

What's wrong with a Hotel, not getting infront of everyone & holding them up

I think caravans should be slapped with a green tax, considering how un-environmentally friendly they are. The do more damage than a Range Rover

[albitz]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

And swan vestas hopefully.

[alfie]

Hi everyone,this little bit of info was leeked,not common knowledge I wonder why.
Well i,m not going to pay it,so I,m the one stuck  away in the corner with no ehu,my genny is very quiet honest(honda) so with my solar panel,inverter I should be ok.
                            Alfie.

[Auto Addict]

Sales of generators may increase 

& ear defenders

Oh, joy!  I'vejust bought a new tent as well.

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

Kevin

What's wrong with a Hotel, not getting infront of everyone & holding them up

I think caravans should be slapped with a green tax, considering how un-environmentally friendly they are. The do more damage than a Range Rover

Go back to bed.

[Ken T]

4 hours + to inspect a caravan's electrics? Someone's having a laugh!

Kevin

yer could rewire it fully in less than that

Perhaps thats the way to avoid needing an inspection. You buy a four way extension cable for a few quid. It would be cheap for someone to manufacture a "Caravan Extension Cable" that had a hookup plug at one end, a number of free sockets at certain intervals, and a couple of connectors for lights. So every year or when ever required, just put in a new CEC, by putting it in position, no elecrical connections required. That way you have replaced all the wiring, and it is therefore covered by the manufacturers guaranty for a couple of years, so no need for PIR. In fact, as it would not be a fixed installation, the CEC would be testable under the PAT regulations, which will only cost a couple of quid. You could also take it out when not in use to avoid being attacked by a mouse. 

This country is slowly but surely drowning under regulations. Rules are for the obediance of fools and the guidance of wise men.

Ken