New to the SBMCC?

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A Problem Shared Is A Problem Solved

For all posts relating to technical or self-build problems. For general chat, please use Builders Arms forum

The Builders Arms

For all chat not relating to Self Builds.

SBMCC Meets

This forum is to advertise official SBMCC Meets

Other Meets

This forum is to advertise your whereabouts so that informal meet-ups can be arranged

Club and Forum announcements

Please keep an eye on this forum area for Club and Forum announcements.

The Rambling Camper

A forum for trips you've had and trips you're planning

SBMCC Club Member Discounts

All companies that offer discounts to SBMCC Club Members are listed here.

SBMCC Members Forum

For members of the SBMCC

Site Reviews

1. English Sites,
2. Scottish Sites,
3. Welsh Sites,
4. Irish Site Reviews,
5. Wild Site Requests

for posting details of commercial and for requests for details of wild camp sites.

Recommended Reading

For advice on magazines / books / manuals to assist the self builder, and travel guides.

Overnight Stopovers

This forum is where members who have the facility to allow overnight stopovers to advertise whereabouts they are and their conditions of use.

Items for Sale by SBMCC Club Members

Items for sale by Forum Guests should be placed in the Ebay/Other vendors Forum

Items Wanted

Ebay / Other Vendors Items of interest

1. Ebay Campers and Caravans section,
2. Ebay Campers & Caravans Parts & Accs,
3. Ebay Commercial Vehicles,
4. Ebay Commercial Vehicles Parts & Accs

Adhesives & Paints

Any common queries relating to Adhesives Mastics & Glues, and Paints

Awnings / Racks / Towbars

For external attachments such as awnings / top boxes, ladders, cycle racks towbars etc.

Carpets / Curtains / Upholstery

fabrics / wall finishes, vinyls carpets

Cooking / Ovens / Hobs

Hobs / Grills / ovens, microwaves and anything else to do with food.

Electrical - General

Any topics relating to electrics 12V & 240V

Electrical - Lighting

12v, Halogen, LED's internal and external lighting

Electrical - Solar

Everything to do with Solar Instalations

Floors / Walls / Ceilings

Fuel Additives and Alternatives

Gas

Any common queries relating to gas.

Heating / Water / Air

For space heating appliances, whether gas / diesel / electric supplied.

Insulation

Any common queries relating to insulation

Legal issues / Insurance & DVLA queries

MOT's / Insurance / DVLA queries / camping issues

Metalwork & Bodywork

For general metalwork & bodywork topics

Plumbing

Fresh Water, waste water supply and storage, including tanks.

PC / IT & GPS

Laptops, In-Camper PC's, GPS Navigation and other computer related information

Refrigeration

Fridges / Freezers, coolboxes and the like, plus Air Conditioning posts too.

Seats & Beds

Cab seats, lounge seats, seatbelts, swivels, bedding and foam topics

Security / Safety

For security topics discussing electrical and mechanical security issues. Safety issues including fire safety.

Toilets / Showers / Sinks

For anything bathroom related.

Tools & Gadgets

For topics on hand tools, electric tools and must have gadgets.

Travel / shows

posts relating to travel and shows meets.

TV / Satellite / Stereo's

ICE - In Camper Entertainment ! - For any topics relating to Audio / Visual equipment and the like.

Tyres / Wheels

For topics on tyres, wheels

Vans / Coaches / Base Vehicles & Mechanical Issues

For topics on starting out - what vehicle - in here are topics relating to every type of base vehicle, including mechanical related posts.

Windows / Rooflights

For topics on Plastic / glass windows, vents, fans and rooflights

Woodwork

For topics relating to Wood, including panelling, wall boards, framing etc.

Miscellaneous

For topics that don't fit in any of the above categories.