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Can anyone recommend a site close to Abersoch? Ideally a small site with EHU, toilets/showers and dog-friendly for a week next May.

My X-Trail has a Witter towbar fitted. Over the winter it has developed a rusty appearance, presumably due to salt. The ball has a cover and is still in good order, but i am worried that the strength of the towbar may be compromised. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Mike

Don't know what all the fuss is about! Went on to the website last night and booked all my requirements for next year, in one go. Took about 20 minutes. Regards, Mike

Hi Jim, We spent a week here last year. The site is right next to the beach and in being so is very exposed. Whilst there it was very windy, so much so that i had to take the awning down in fear of doing damage to the van. And guess what, it rained all week! If the weather is with you then i...

That's good to hear, DIY is not my forte either. Thanks, Mike

Thanks Peter.

I was planning to visit the above show at Temple Newsam and logged on to www.appletree-exhibitions.co.uk to get some info. According to the website, the show has been cancelled. I wondered if anyone can confirm this and the reasons why? As "Practical Caravan" are listed as one of the sponsors...

Whilst having a peruse of my local dealers accessory shop, i came across some shock absorbers made by Al-ko. I was wondering if anyone has added said "shockers" to their van and if you thought they were worth the £70 price tag? Also, are they as easy to fit as you would be led to believe from...

I have just received my reminder for the annual fee for storage on a silver CASSOA site. The price i am happy with,

Lois/Rich, Thanks for the reply, sounds just what the doctor ordered! Piccies would be great if its no trouble. Regards, Mike michaelbinks@msn.com

I have booked a pitch for the fore-mentioned CC site in September. Has anyone any comments on the site and any snippets of places to visit in the area? Many thanks, Mike

I know that some people rate covers and some won't go near them. If there is anyone out there with thoughts on this subject, i would appreciate your views. Many thanks, Mike

Hi Rob, Interesting to hear you had your water pump replaced under warranty. I too have a series 6 Burgundy and after speaking with the dealer and other owners, i was under the impression the noise is normal. What did your dealer do for you and has the noise been rectified? Regards, Mike

Whilst on holiday last week, my wife and her father were involved in a serious road accident. They were hit, almost head on, by a wagon travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the wagon was arrested for drink driving. Anyway, the point i was going to make is that even though the...