Recent content by ANDREW_5122314

Hi Fed up with the poor reception via my built in TV aerial. I have seen other vans with the extended aerials attached to the front of the van but my father in law has recently bought a caravan sattellite system (not sky, just freeview) with dish and carry case etc. I was wondering what...

Hi The caravan I bought from Barrons will be coming up for its first service soon. I seem to recall that I have to have it done by Barrons to keep up the warranty. Can anyone tell me what work is done on a typical service as I have seen large variations in price ie £100 to £250. Not sure...

I was going to get fibreglass poles as I was under the impression that they were lightweight. I wasn't aware that there was a significant strength difference between them and the metal poles. Good job I checked, thanks. Andy

Hi Everyone I am going to buy an awning for our new caravan. I would like a light weight version with the fibreglass poles and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as there are a few manufacturers / styles on the market. I am looking for a full awning rather than just a porch one...

Thanks for the replies I have now managed to get booked in. Andy

Hi - yes I have tried them and they are all full except for scotland and around London which are further than I want to travel. Regards Andy

Hi to all If anyone knows of any availability on a site with hook up for a tourer for this coming Bank hol weekend please can you leave a reply. I am from York and so am looking in the North of England eg, N Yorks, Lakes, Derbyshire etc I have tried the CC and yellow pages and internet but...

Hi guys I have a sprite major 5 (2006) with an omni aerial. I would like to get a freeview box to use with the tv inside the van to get access to the other digital channels other than BB1, 2 ITV, C4 and C5 Is it possible to use a set top box from a caravan?, I am not sure whether the built in...

I bought our first caravan around 3 weeks ago and have just returned from a 2 week trip to the Lizard, Cornwall (we live in York, (self, wife and 2 daughters). After hearing a lot of scare stories about travelling and towing a caravan I am pleased to report that we experienced no problems. We...

I have just purchased a new caravan and it wont fit down the side of my house without being vulnereable to bike scratches / dents from my 2 young daughters! I therefore have to store it in my front garden behind hedges and trees, I also have a Bulldog Wheel clamp. Is that enough security or do...

Thanks for the advice guys, I will try the caravan club first and go from there. Regards Andy

Well Ive taken the plunge and purchased a new Sprite Major 5 after your advice guys. I now need to insure the van and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to competitive insurers. Regards Andy

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Hi I am a father of 2 young daughters together with my wife. We are new to caravanning and are thinking about buying a sprite major 5. We have also seen a Sprite firebrand 5 berth and wondered what the differenece was between the 2. Are they a suitable caravan for my family size? Also is...