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Hi, I currently tow my caravan (Abbey freestyle 47 - 1320kg)) with my 08 plate Nissn Xtrail sport. Its my second xtrail and it is great in a number of ways. Plenty of boot room for my 5 dogs. High enough for my 87 year old dad to get in and out off. The majority of our camping is done very...

Thanks Ray. I'm assuming that it's only the fuse as the van was only serviced a couple of weeks ago Cheers Trisha

On the premise that no question is a stupid question if you don't know the answer. I'm sure there is someone who will be answer to answer this one for me. The rear and side light on my caravan don't work, it was suggested that I check the fuse and it looks like that's the problem so I've taken...

Thanks Plotter, I'll had a look on google earth and location wise it looks good. was wondering if anyone had actually been who could comment. Interesting to hear it was CC site. I'll take a look at Ullesthorpe Garden Centre Robert, Cheers what do you mean about approach road to Stanford...

Can anyone recommend a site within about 10 miles of J18 of the M1? Looking for: electric hook up accept dogs To be used for weekend (Fri - Sun) stop over as we're going to a dog show at Rugby. After which we plan to go straight on holidsays to Suffolk. Found one called Stanford Park near...

We had a 2002 2.2 petrol omega estate for 6 years. It was a fabulous car. It was a very reliable stable tow car and pulled our 1300kg van without any problems at all. Trouble free but as others have said, rather thirsty when towing. Trisha

We have 3 awnings for our van! A small flimsy suncamp(?) porch awning which is brilliant for weekends. or when it is tanking it down with rain as I can put it up on my own in less than 10 mins. A Bradcot porch awning for dry long weekends. It has easy poles but I find it flidly to put up on my...

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Andrew & Sally, For the past 5 years we have gone to Sandringham for the same reason. Perhaps further than you were wanting, but in our experience it has always been very quite there. Trisha

Thanks Simon, I'll give Rydale a ring at Shepshed. Cheers Trisha

I bought my caravan a few years back and have never had a spare wheel. I've been meaning to get one for ages and have decided that before we venture on holiday this year (we go on 17th July)So I popped to Lowdham Caravans (Nottm) at the weekend only to be told they don't keep them in stock, but...

Thanks Roger.

John, I'm confused. I buy my new gas bottles from Calor. If I understand you right I'm breaking the law by taking the new bottle home in my car?? Trisha

Fantastic, thanks for your help Gary. Unfortunately I was out when Luke phoned but he left a message on my answer machine and I've phoned him back. He's popping over to have a look next week. Typical isn't it warrenty ran out beginning of March! ;-( Trisha.