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What have you done to your Elgrand today?

Deanhempshall said:
Got my firestick up and running 👌🏻
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Does a firestick work without an internet connection?

I fitted a Chromecast, but it refuses to do anything unless it can connect to the internet, even though I only want to cast content I have stored on a USB stick plugged into my travel router.
 
Ordered longer rear gas struts from SGS arivved well packed just 2 days later on Sat 29th Jan fitted with help of my son (6feet tall) in 10 minutes just like others on the forums good head clearance no more head banging (except for AC-DC) recommended modifications to make life easier and safer.
 
cjholding said:
Does a firestick work without an internet connection?

I fitted a Chromecast, but it refuses to do anything unless it can connect to the internet, even though I only want to cast content I have stored on a USB stick plugged into my travel router.
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Nah I've just set my phone up as a hotspot on it.
 
2x Before and last pic after tucked up in garage.

dirty to clean and OCD put back in check

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I really don't like working on cars this time of year, but I had been aching to do atleast something to the bus.

I was perusing Amazon for some of the finest underglow LEDs china could produce, at £32.00 I had found a bargain.

https://imgur.com/a/58D1Ums

They strobe, fade and 'dance' along to the radio, if I wasnt so cheap i would of got one with an app but this one will suffice for now.

Next thing ill be doing is throwing some coilovers on, I really want some trim for the front / rear bumper / side skirts but I doubt that will happen this side of the year.
 
Deanhempshall said:
Nah I've just set my phone up as a hotspot on it.
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You can pick a 4G router for about £75
unlimited data off giffgaff for £25 a month, no contract.
kenstechtips.com

giffgaff's £14 Unlimited Data: With 5G Coverage & EU Roaming

giffgaff is offering unlimited data for £14pm for 18 months. You'll get 5G coverage from O2, plus roaming in the EU (up to 5GB per month).
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I keep it on a £6 plan until I go away then up it for a month.
 
RuskinStreet said:
You can pick a 4G router for about £75
unlimited data off giffgaff for £25 a month, no contract.
kenstechtips.com

giffgaff's £14 Unlimited Data: With 5G Coverage & EU Roaming

giffgaff is offering unlimited data for £14pm for 18 months. You'll get 5G coverage from O2, plus roaming in the EU (up to 5GB per month).
kenstechtips.com kenstechtips.com
I keep it on a £6 plan until I go away then up it for a month.
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For the amount the van gets used it wouldn't be worth it. I get 60gb data on my contract anyway. Ideal for someone who uses it daily though.
 
Deanhempshall said:
For the amount the van gets used it wouldn't be worth it. I get 60gb data on my contract anyway. Ideal for someone who uses it daily though.
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Horses for courses @Deanhempshall , I've got the Elgrand, self-build motorhome and a data hungry ten year old. I move the router between the three of them 🤣 🤣
 
Bd1991 said:
I really don't like working on cars this time of year, but I had been aching to do atleast something to the bus.

I was perusing Amazon for some of the finest underglow LEDs china could produce, at £32.00 I had found a bargain.

https://imgur.com/a/58D1Ums

They strobe, fade and 'dance' along to the radio, if I wasnt so cheap i would of got one with an app but this one will suffice for now.

Next thing ill be doing is throwing some coilovers on, I really want some trim for the front / rear bumper / side skirts but I doubt that will happen this side of the year.
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put the Amazon link up mate.
 
Went to the dump with all the c**p that accumulated in the garage over the past few years!
Now the garage is tidied, so hopefully I can start putting the Elgrand back together! :relieved:

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cjholding said:
Does a firestick work without an internet connection?

I fitted a Chromecast, but it refuses to do anything unless it can connect to the internet, even though I only want to cast content I have stored on a USB stick plugged into my travel router.
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Chromecast (and the like) need to be on the same network as the receiving device so don't need internet. Firestick, Now TV stick etc stream content from T'internet so need a connection
 
RuskinStreet said:
Love your garage @Richard Fox you lucky, lucky b'stard!
I live in a town terrace so my garage is the street :(
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I'm lucky to have a garage but compared to Richard's it's like a small cupboard. The Elgrand won't go in it ☹️
 
RuskinStreet said:
Chromecast (and the like) need to be on the same network as the receiving device so don't need internet. Firestick, Now TV stick etc stream content from T'internet so need a connection
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Chromecast don't work properly without an internet connection, they always use Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) and will display an error if they can't connect to some google server that provides time and weather information.

All these streaming sticks connect directly to the source material, providing a remote control interface for your phone to control playback.

There are several apps (like VLC) that will "serve" data from a local device as if it were an internet CDN service, but they won't work if the streaming stick has decided it's not connected to the internet.

Firestick can also run Kodi to play local content without second device, but again it's worthless if it won't boot up without an internet connection.
 
RuskinStreet said:
Love your garage @Richard Fox you lucky, lucky b'stard!
I live in a town terrace so my garage is the street :(
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mikkb said:
I'm lucky to have a garage but compared to Richard's it's like a small cupboard. The Elgrand won't go in it ☹️
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Unfortunately we rent the house so I need to make the most of it at the moment! lol
It even has a 7ft pit underneath the Elgrand! :eek:
 
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