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Did the dealer offer much of a warranty although we have to accept that the van is 9 years old? Like others anything turned up by the habitation service should be put right and you should expect a very thorough demonstration at hand-over. There is a lozenge on the tyre wall - xx for week...

Can't find the original post but for any interested I have seen Slumberdown Double Mattress Topper in my local store for £20 this afternoon (and Duvets to match).

Actually apart from the '50 shades of grey' it's a testament to Kampa - so I think 'unit pride' will have to take minor knock for a few more seasons yet! Thanks all for your thoughts - and to DD for the reminder about my whitening 'orange' EHU cable!

Hi Tom and welcome to the hobby and the forum. You will hear of caravanning ‘off grid’ using the caravan without mains hook up. Caravan sites will generally have electric bollards on each pitch to enable you to plug in. This will enable you to run the fridge on mains. the 12 v setting only...

Just an update - I was able to get a visit from my usual mobile service(AWS) engineer. Have taken the unit apart it was clear that once the charger was disconnected it tripped no more! So confirming that the charger was at fault - it also had an 'overheated' smell. Then the debate over getting...

I have a Kampa Pro 260 porch awning. It is perfectly serviceable and leak-proof, however the grey fabric has faded differentially and it looks like it could do with a spruce up! If I used a waterproofing would that even up the colour - in which case what would you recommend? Thanks

Is there a serial number listed on the plate by the entry door that gives the weights for the van? On my previous van there was also a plate in the centre front of the axle cross member. You should be able to insure it without the registration from the model and year of manufacture which may be...

Just installed a115 Yuasa battery which operates all systems but sadly the same trip still occurs largely as you have suggested.

responded to your PM thanks.

With no battery connected, the +ve and -ve well separated beside the battery box. Additionally the mains to the fridge disconnected the same occurs. I have live mains in the van with a small lamp plugged in to test it. Switching the left mcb to up immediately trips it in the van and the garage...

Thanks for all your prompt replies. My way forward would seem to be replace the battery as we have established that is essentially dead. Then if I am exceedingly lucky installing the new battery might just charge normally. However if not can I remove the distribution unit and get it...

Just sorting out the caravan and have a problem with the battery or charger. The van is a 2011 Elddis Breeze (Xplore special edition) that I have owned since its first birthday - and this the distribution panel: Went out to the the van on my driveway the other evening, switched on one 12v...

You will have a master 12v switch (in my case on the panel by the door) that will allow any 12v appliances to work - lights, water pump and the loo flush. The fuse board on the distribution unit panel will also have a fuse for the loo. Furthermore there is (but not always) a fuse within the...

Have a 13 pin fitted to the car - it is an either / or so you will not have both fitted to the car. In any event the 13 pin is much less problematic in use than the 7 pin- with a twist collar to secure it, and is now the standard caravan fitment. The choice between a fixed and detachable is...

Did you miss the Hambleton Bakery at Exton nearby Oakham? What a superb cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and wonderful bread and fancies to take away! I have no connection with the company’s other than an empty plate on several occasions!