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Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« on: 24 January 2010, 09:04:08 »

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.
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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #1 on: 24 January 2010, 10:20:11 »

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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.
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im in the trade and havent heard owt about this  :-?
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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #2 on: 24 January 2010, 10:30:12 »

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

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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #3 on: 24 January 2010, 10:30:16 »

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  :y :y
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« Reply #4 on: 24 January 2010, 10:32:54 »

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yer could rewire it fully in less than that ;D
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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #5 on: 24 January 2010, 10:34:17 »

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Another friggin' rip-off .........
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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #6 on: 24 January 2010, 10:36:05 »

Sales of generators may increase  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: 24 January 2010, 11:02:00 »

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« Reply #8 on: 24 January 2010, 11:04:44 »

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Oh, joy!  >:( I'vejust bought a new tent as well. ::)

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

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« Reply #9 on: 24 January 2010, 11:19:08 »

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Sales of generators may increase  ;D

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Oh, joy!  >:( I'vejust bought a new tent as well. ::)

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

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What's wrong with a Hotel, not getting infront of everyone & holding them up >:(
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« Reply #10 on: 24 January 2010, 11:56:26 »

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Sales of generators may increase  ;D

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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
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« Reply #11 on: 24 January 2010, 12:10:46 »

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Re: Caravanners warning,PIR inspection,
« Reply #12 on: 24 January 2010, 12:47:36 »

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.
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« Reply #13 on: 24 January 2010, 12:58:06 »

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Sales of generators may increase  ;D

& ear defenders ;D

Oh, joy!  >:( I'vejust bought a new tent as well. ::)

What's wrong with a 12v battery?

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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.
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« Reply #14 on: 24 January 2010, 13:31:55 »

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yer could rewire it fully in less than that ;D

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.  ;D

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

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