Recent content by appollo1

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    Awning advice please

    How can I find out what size of awning I need for an Abi Ace Viceroy 1986? The awning i got with the van is quite a heavy cloth and ripped. If anyone can recommend an awning i would be greatful.
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    advice please

    I have an Abi Ace Viceroy 1986. The problem I have is the curtain rail above the front window has started to come away. I am unable to secure with a screw back into the wall as the wall is very soft! The wall surface is rough and bubbling. It felt damp behind the wall which was rather...
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    Newbie saying Hi!

    Thanks Steve and Graham, How thick am I? I thought it was really technical! I wondered about a spirit level but thought that was too obvious. Thanks again
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    Safety - Keeping it level

    Went away last week for the first time, had loads of fun, but I'm sure the caravan wasn't level. What's the best way to set up and how do you make sure that the caravan is level? Any advise would be great. Thanks.
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    Newbie saying Hi!

    Hi and what a great site this is. I have recently purchased an ABI ACE Viceroy (1986), I didn't have a lot of money to spend and wasn't sure if I would like caravanning. I know it's an old caravan but it's nice and big for the wife and I with 2 small children and a large dog. I have just put...
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    Water Pump Problem!

    Thanks for your advice. The caravan is quite old and when we bought it the seller told us that the water pump was not working. To be honest with you i haven't even tried it as i'm not sure what to do or how these things work anyway! I've tried to remove the pump but as i'm not electrically or...
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    Water Pump Problem!

    Can anyone advise how and where to check my water pump which is not working? I do not want to have to buy a complete new unit and I do not have the instructions for it. The make is Carver Crystal Water Pump and it's a Spey model. Thanks