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Due to ill health, first trip out in caravan (Avondale Mayfly) this year.

Couple of niggles which I would appreciate advice on;

1. Water pump (submersible) - working fine last trip out, no power at all now! Checked wiring, fuse - all ok. Is there are pressure switch in the Mayfly? (location?)

2. Loo door fitting - Catch fell apart, anybody recommend replacement?

3. Corner Steady - Overwound! Can this be repaired or does it require new leg?

4. Satellite dish - Having trouble obtaining satellite signal. Tried gadget to locate but

    still having problems. Anybody suggest an easier way to set up dish correctly?

I have tried reading up on these points before posting this request, but would appreciate the words of wisdom from other site members.

Regards

Bev x

No 1 On the water pump brass male + terminals insert a knife/screwdriver to spread them apart [just a little].

2 cannot help

3 ditto

4 Have a look at this site and take a copy of satellite direction/elevation angles.

http://www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/

 Usually I can be aiming too high or abroad too low - remember as you move around these things change. I use a compass, a level [for elevation angle] and this B&Q SLX Satfinder [http://search.diy.com/search#w=satellite finder&asug=Satellite]

Always use the compass before you site to check that there is a CLEAR view to the Satellite. If you are still having problems I would check your lead connections are still OK.

What Skybox are you using?

Hi Mike

The Digital Satellite Receiver is a Pixx ADT 1200 and a Arcon 43cm dish - PaulQuote: Originally posted by bowler70 on 02/7/2011

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No 1 On the water pump brass male + terminals insert a knife/screwdriver to spread them apart [just a little].

2 cannot help

3 ditto

4 Have a look at this site and take a copy of satellite direction/elevation angles.

http://www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/

 Usually I can be aiming too high or abroad too low - remember as you move around these things change. I use a compass, a level [for elevation angle] and this B&Q SLX Satfinder [http://search.diy.com/search#w=satellite finder&asug=Satellite]

Always use the compass before you site to check that there is a CLEAR view to the Satellite. If you are still having problems I would check your lead connections are still OK.

What Skybox are you using?

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Hi - The van is 1986 model, 2 berth, 5.4 mtres length.

Regards - PaulQuote: Originally posted by Vectratot on 02/7/2011

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We have a Mayfly, what year/type have you as regards the pressure switch location

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