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    birdman101 replied to the thread lost Thetford locker key.
    The key is normally the same number as fits all the other lockers
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    birdman101 reacted to Hutch's post in the thread Caravan Fridge with Like Like.
    Nice write up Prof, but you are using the alternator output at 12 volts. This is incorrect as Alternators will be producing 13.5 to 14.6...
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    It’s usually the pins going through to connect the break. I replaced them with cap head screws with a locking nut on the threads.
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    birdman101 replied to the thread Thetford cassette toilet..
    Often you will find this caused by corrosion on the circuit board which is situated inside the top of the tank. If you and take it out...
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    birdman101 replied to the thread TV signal.
    Have you two sockets in caravan one marked TVand other Sat. It may be the one with Sat it is wired to. That one is usually wired...
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    birdman101 replied to the thread New, nearly new, or older???.
    We only use Adult sites nowadays, but the thought of leaving £30,000 unattended would be a No.Also may have a bearing on your insurance...
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    birdman101 replied to the thread New, nearly new, or older???.
    Though we have always bought new vans and stored them at home, I would be inclined to buy an older caravan that suits your needs as it...
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    I started reversing 4 wheel articulated trailers on the farm at age 13, many farm workers could not do it, but I still would not be...
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    birdman101 replied to the thread Change of name.
    That new name has no reflection on the dealings I had with them. Been off my list of insurers ever since,
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    I know the company at Oxford and our Daughter looked at one there. But she travelled to Granthams 80 mile from her home,and got exactly...
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    These will be a problem as they were only a quick stop gap fix stuck on as so many caravans were suffering damage from flying stones...
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    birdman101 replied to the thread Caravan polish.
    Never polished a Caravan in 50 years, but use a good shampoo. Recent years washed with Fenwicks and then Finnish with Fenwicks...
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    If buying from a main dealer with no part exchange you should be able to negotiate a mover fitted FOC. Our Daughter did on buying her...
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    Over 50 years have had most makes. Elddis will never consider again, Bailey would not consider another if looking to change, unless they...
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    birdman101 reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Vibration with Like Like.
    That’s exactly how my Skoda responded, as soon as load came off the vibration went, and in steady cruise there was no vibration.