Thinking of useful extras for motorhome

still available on amazon and ebay along with the dome version...

amazon snipe

Looking back at old photos I was reminded that I can put one bike on a rack as well as tow the car but it is not using the Thule rack but a piece of kit I used when towing a caravan. Very simply it is two metal bars which drop into a couple of slots on my tow bar to form a "V" and the bike hooks over the tops of the "V".

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Yes the mppt is being fitted with duel battery connections plus l am having a Lcd Monitor fitted, my Brother recommend Rhyno installs have checked out the reviews all very positive

Thanks Tammy saw those negative reviews , most were of the earlier additions that had a controller supplied with the dome to access the satellites and could be used abroad in Northern France. The Mini Dome only accesses Astra 2 and is only for reception in the UK and parts of Ireland, it only has one cable which is attached to the TV, which ours is a Avtec which Road Pro recommend. if we can't get the signal we do have the option of the stand alone Maxi view satellite. The reason for the roof one is that we won't be leaving the satellite when we leave site to go somewhere, that was always the worry  when we had the caravan, plus not having to set it up in pouring rain and the wind blowing it about. l will though have a look at the snipe dome but it another £700, plus the fitting price increases, It is very unlikely we will be going abroad as we are more staycation folk. Thanks for your post it was helpful

Fitting a Dome might cause you problems on toll motorways if you're considering traveling on the Continent. Automatic height measurements can put you in a more expensive classe. One or two threads on here about that in the past.

chasncath, 

Like l said very unlikely we will be traveling abroad hence getting the mini dome, which only covers UK and parts of ireland. We also have the Autotrail High Cab the dome fits well below the Cab, so probably would be in the higher bracket anyway but thanks for the info

Hi to All. 

I'm still a relative newbie having picked up our first MH last June, managed a few trips last year before breaking my foot and having to cancel the rest. 

I have a Bailey 794 2019 which came with a reversing camera connected to the audio unit. Has anyone looked at converting one of these to a permanent rear view system with a mirror mounted monitor.

With limited driving experience I'm not sure if this will help. 

Any views on rear view cameras for motorhomes

mine is like the photo and is always on, its really useful and is especially good for judging when its safe to pull in after passing slower traffic. i wouldn't be without it.

with our A-class windscreen there is no 'normal' rear view mirror (we have bus style ones) as the screen would be too far away.

Ours uses the sat nav screen and can be always on if you want it, although of course compromises the sat nav. Very useful when driving on sites though, as it enables you to see anyone approaching from behind, particularly kids on bikes, out of range of the mirrors.

On my Bailey Alliance I have a Vision Plus Ranger 440 which was an extra added by the dealer. I imagine yours is an Autograph model? Many Baileys come prewired for a reversing/rear view camera. On my previous Bailey Approach I had the reversing camera in a similar position to BB's photo but up on the dash. Of the two positions I think I prefer it fitted centrally. Can I ask why you are unhappy with the standard equipment? 

David