Recent content by benshepherd

I have an almost 2 ton Hobby with a rear lounge big enough to seat about 8 adults around the table and we have done exactly that on many occasions. Also a 50 litre onboard tank and a 10 litre boiler plus a very heavy table all at the back end. If you get the Premium model, there is even an...

While they may not be as accurate as the expensive ones, they can certainly point you in right direction. My previous caravan developed damp around the front window. It was only because I routinely tested around the windows with a £10 meter (as I had previous damp problems elsewhere), that I...

I've not had any problem at all getting the Calor Lites despite them being apparently phased out. Exchanged both of my Calor Lites in last 6 months at 2 separate stockists and each had a good supply of them. My understanding is they are not making more of them but there are still plenty in...

I would end up with too many nail varnish dots to be useful. As I use JSB Hublocks, I take my wheels off every time I use my caravan. May look at some of the plastic indicators though.

I am fairly obsessive about checking torques on my cars, truck and caravan and I am always taking wheels off for various reasons for many many years. I always check after 20-30 miles driving, but never once has there been any signs of them being loose, so I wonder why I bother rechecking them...

Sorry misread it. I can confirm that the CAMC don't give it the same discount as the Alko lock as I had this discussion with them last week when I renewed insurance. They weren't aware of the JSBs. However, I'm happy just to accept the slightly higher premium than go for a lower premium with a...

Completely disagree, sorry. Just because they are not on the same approved list as the Alkos does not mean they are not as tough. They simply haven't been tested to the same standard, although they will exceed any standard the Alko meets. I can guarantee you I can remove Alko wheel locks...

I can see where you are coming from, but they are not easy to remove. The JSBs are held on by 4 x security bolts each. I was very sceptical at first before getting mine as security bolts are typically very easy to remove by one of 3 methods: Hammering a slightly small socket over the bolt...

I am with the CAMC club too and as mentioned above they do not specify which type of lock. Some insurance companies don't list JSBs on their approved devices despite it being the most secure available. My previous company was like that, so I had the cheapest insurance approved clamp on the...

Yes I do check torque after driving for usually 20-50 miles. Takes about 1 min so really not burdensome tbh. I'm quite OCD about correct torquing. And re. the comment on levelling, no it isn't a hassle at all. I know the JSBs sit at about the same height as my wheel so I check if caravan level...

If you are wanting the ultimate security, especially whilst in storage, then nothing comes close to JSB Hublocks. You do need to remove wheels though. With practice, I can now fit a pair of them onto my TA Hobby in about 5 or 6 minutes including jacking it up. Therefore I even use them when...

There are several things that will remove it. WD40, lighter fluid, Autoglym Tar Remover (my favourite!). THen afterwards, just wash the window.

Grantown-on-Spey is one of our favourite sites. We go for weekends there as we only live an hour north of it. If you're traveling north/south then a really convenient overnight site is at Moffatt (near Lockerbie). Nice site but you definitely need to book as very popular

You should be fine with Meguiar's Ultimate polish as it is not particularly abrasive unlike some others. However, may be worth considering something like Autoglym Super Resin Polish as that is very non-abrasive. You just want to be careful with caravans as the paint is fairly thin. Of course...

Not on the Hobby Caravans - like JayTea, I have a Hobby and it is a common mod to fit some form of external 12v socket to plug a pump into to move water from the aquaroll to the onboard tank. I have a different 12v socket on mine, but nevertheless achieves the same purpose. I am not even sure...