Recent content by Alan_5039810

I had a 2.0 HDI SW 90bhp which was a superb solo car but pretty useless at towing a 1300kg Challenger. It was OK on the flat and downhill but the slightest upward slope meant changing down to second gear. The current 136 bhp diesel is a much better proposition but, of course, it is a lot more...

Just back from a touring holiday in Dorset using Nissan X-Trail Sport 2.2DCI 136 bhp and Swift Challenger 470 giving approx. 84% ratio. car towing 33 mpg car solo 53 mpg Total holiday mileage about 650 miles of which approx. 400 was towing.

I collected my caravan today after its standard 12 month service at a well respected approved dealer in the Midlands. When I got home I switched on the motor mover (not part of the service) but no power! A check with a meter revealed a totally flat battery - the Engineer's check list confirmed...

I have recently purchased a replacement 6kg Calor propane from my local hardware shop and was charged

Buy a motorhome and you will nearly always get some form of acknowledgement. I am a former motorhome, now a caravan owner and gave up trying to be friendly to other van users on my way back from the dealers.

How about the raised section of the doorframe which you have to step over on leaving the van. Mine is only about 2 inches high but is still a lethal design flaw.

I have a Scenic Plus awning which I am pleased with. It is not the type of awning you would use in very bad weather conditions but it is not designed for that purpose. Having said that, ours has stood up to heavy rain and fairly strong winds and has been perfectly stable and waterproof. With a...

According to the BBC Digital Radio website reception is only available abroad via satellite technology. DAB in this country is still a bit 'hit and miss' and even in good areas the signal fluctuates. Hope this helps.

Hello Mark - I've had an X-Trail 2.2 Sport for just over 12 months and the residual value is about

I looked on eBay at the Sunncamp Scenic Plus Awning and by the time carriage charges were added it was virtually the same price as mail order from Towsure (www.towsure.com OR 0870 60 90070) but with the added advantage of a 12 months guarantee. The awning arrived very quickly and I used it the...

Hello Paula - Towsure supply breathable groundsheets which are cut from a roll so 22ft should not be a problem.

Hello Mark - I have been with Wise for the last twelve months following a recommendation. I have not made any claim so I can't comment on their reaction. They are certainly cheaper than any other insurance agent I have found and offer the same sort of cover. As with everything you 'pays your...

Have a look at the web site www.shoppingshropshire.com/shrewsbury/parkandride it should give you all the details. I have used it several times and coudn't fault the service.

I considered buying a cover for my new Swift Challenger 470 and contacted Swift for their comments on warranty. In principle, their reply was neither for nor against but I got the distinct impression that any problem, even remotely connected with caravan covers, would invalidate the warranty...

I am surprised that no one has mention the Nissan X Trail. It is a superb towing vehicle averaging 40mpg solo and 33mpg towing. I tow a Swift Challenger 470 which is not a heavyweight I agree, but the vehicle hardly knows the unit is there. Be cautious on motorways however, with acceleration in...