Recent content by B4bill

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    Where to buy replacement blind?

    LADA, I had a blind repaired at the local upholstery shop a few years back. This was not one of the concertina type blinds though. It would be worth asking the question. Same problem as you it tore at the stitching. Replacement blinds may be available from http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/
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    Cracked 12S Plug - can I DIY it?

    Joann, no need to trawl through mags, the wiring diagrams are all here http://www.a-tconsulting.co.uk/caravan_tech/13_pin_wiring_details.html http://www.western-towing.co.uk/acatalog/7pin_12N_Wiring.html http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Caravan_12S_wiring_diagram.html
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    tv for caravan

    Erica, have you tried retuning your current TV. The sound and vision can go out of sync on digital. I had this on a Freeview box but retuning brought picture and sound in sync. Current TV in my caravan is a Medion 19" with freeview/DVD and record to USB built in , also reads camera memory...
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    IDM 3 alarm system

    The IDM 3 Manual for your info Overview Important This handbook should be read through carefully before any attempt is made to install and use the system. For ease of understanding it is suggested that this handbook is read whilst viewing the keypad. Your alarm system, when new...
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    NEW STERLING ELECTRICALS

    My understanding of your post #10 is that the fault you experienced was NOT in the caravan but in an after market product that you purchased to connect your caravan to mains electricity . Therefore Swift and Grantham did not sell you a dangerous 'van, but someone sold you a dangerous accesory...
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    SWIFT SOLITAIRE SB - 2011

    If the van is as bad as you say then refuse it from the dealer.
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    Christmas and the Postal Service Scam

    Postal scam chain email 2010 – PhonepayPlus’ statement 17/11/2010 00:00:00 PhonepayPlus, the phone-paid services regulator, is aware that a chain e-mail about an alleged postal scam is being circulated on the internet. The email refers to the Royal Mail, Trading Standards and ICSTIS...
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    WASHING UP BOWL

    Lidl had one that fitted perfectly . One of a set of three
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    Clock removal

    Open adjacent locker door left or right dependant on whether you are right or left handed. Feel behind grey facia board the clock is mounted in . Locate hole in board behind clock . Place finger in hole and push clock out of mounting
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    dealers arrrrgh

    Worked for me http://www.practicalmotorhome.com/forum
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    Removing TV Aerial

    Steve, Assuming that some day you may trade the van, then you may want to re-install the aerial and should use one of these with some sealer/mastic. http://www.gradeuk.co.uk/store/product.asp?spc=10-2505/2&shelfid=58S59S1 Alternatively for a more permanent job use one of these,again with...
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    Aqua roll

    Here is the link to the How to from the CC magazine pages. http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/media/6131629/askyourclub.pdf or the important bit , buy a Marley Extrusions PVCC plug and cover (part no KAP3, cost £8.90) from your local DIY store (eg B&Q or drain and plumbing centres)
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    Charging unit

    Hi Smiley, If you have someone who is competent then this may help. www.chsinteractive.co.uk/pdf_data/KT12.pdf PLug in Systems no longer trades but this person may be able to help. http://www.expluginsteve.co.uk/index.htm at least worth a phone call.
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    CARAVAN CLUB SITES

    By half an hour late Catlady do you mean 30 minutes after the office closed. Then its reasonable to be shown the late arrivals area. I don't agree however with them not being allowed on site until 12 noon next day, presumably she didn't pay for that night.