Recent content by bill_5078178

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    bailey senator wyoming

    Hi, Just taken delivery in May of the new Wyoming after 23 years caravanning, with first Perle, Swift (2 Vans) Bailey Oklahoma. I'm 5'7" my better half 5'3" so the fixed bed isn't a problem like the Oklahoma but we upgraded for the wider van, an extra 4" and most of all the end bathroom, so...
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    Caravan Cover

    Hi, Had an interesting conversation with the manager of the storage site we use. I have just taken delivery of a new twin axle and I said that I was considering a complete cover. He said they still have mould after use and are difficult to put on single handed. When I looked at the adverts in...
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    TRUMA MOTOR MOVER

    Hi, We took delivery from the dealer of our new twin axle in May, fitted with the Truma mover. masses of info icluding a warranty card, which was sent back to Truma. No problems so far, but it's not as easy as manouvering a single axle.
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    Awnings

    Hi, First of all relax, we have all been there before. I don't known your awning but in every awning there are vertical poles that fit into a left hand fitting, a centre fitting and a right hand fitting into which you insert the horizontal rafter poles, from those fittings to the van walls...
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    Lidl Portable Sat. dish offer.

    Hi, when you take outa Sky subscription you are committed to keep it plugged into the telephone line for one year, after that you can disconnect. Although Sky will continue to send you letters about not having it connected. I believe lots of vanners take their Sky box when they go on trips. I...
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    High winds

    Denise, If you get a tie down kit, then buy a couple or three cheap sponges and put then under the tie down where they touch the canvas of your awning. Voila!! No friction on your awning. Regards Bill.
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    Breathable Caravan Covers

    Advice please on the pros & cons of breathable covers for my van. How do you get them on single handed or do you have to be two up to do it? Many thanks, Bill.
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    Mitsubishi Delicia

    Hi, The Delica is based on the Pajero/Shogun chassis so it will tow anything that the Pajero/Shogun will. You have nothing to worry about. Try the Pajero owners club, search on google.
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    Twin Axle Leveling

    I am getting a twin axle caravan, and I would like some advice about leveling. I read somewhere that it is the front axle that should be leveled first. Can anyone help me?
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    ssanyong rexton

    Have you looked at the Sorento from Kia,it will pull your van and there are some good discounted prices out there. I don't know what the price is for the ssangyong.
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    Fixed Beds !

    Well said Del, We buy what we require and have worked for, all our lives. We are going to upgrade from a fixed bed Senator Oklahoma to another fixed bed with a full length rear bathroom with separate shower etc If you want to discuss global warming, lets talk about the damage a flight to New...
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    Kia Sorento Towing Mirrors

    Andrew & Steve, Thanks for your helpful replies. Bill
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    Kia Sorento Towing Mirrors

    I have just taken delivery of a Kia Sorento, what towing mirrors are suitable for this vehicle?
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    Suck-it-and-see towing mirrors

    Any one out there towing with a KIA Sorento, I would welcome advice re:- what extension mirrors do you use?
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    high mileage

    Craig, What did your friend get for the Saab withh 785,000 miles on the clock? Green Stamps?