Recent content by Bungee

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    tow hitch question

    Brilliant thanks for the quick reply, and yes I will remember to get the grease off the tow ball afterwards. Cheers
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    tow hitch question

    Hi folks, I hope someone can answer this one... Tomorrow I need to tow a twin axle trailer with a normal hitch, I have an alco ball on my car (For caravan) is this ball ok for use with the older style hitch. I do hope so. Cheers
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    winter wheels ....Ouch

    Hi Just got the new Towsure catalogue Winter wheels 2007...£49 Same model 2008 ....£99 Now thats an increase! A quick look on the web seems to agree with the new price, just wish I'd bought them two months ago! I'm thinknig maybe some bits of old steel with some holes drilled in and a...
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    Nursery Rhymes for the Future !

    four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, and when the pie was opened a shrivelled blackbird sat saying alright lads a jokes a joke what rotten S*D did that.
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    Retro fitting bunk beds

    sorry rushy no help really, Just to say I'm after exactly the same info, ie I need to put a bunkbed mechanism into a van. Hope someone with some info reads your thread. Heres hoping
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    Battery Charging Basics

    Dear all, As I am new to caravaning and have just purchased my first, cheap, van I am in need of some advice. (Well quite a lot really) I obviously need a Battery and as I will be staying on sites with elec hookup and am not planning on fitting a mover, I have been advised to buy a lower...
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    Fitting 4 into 3

    OK Think I'm getting this one sorted. Been on to the swift group who were very helpful. anyway I'll see how it goes.... Thanks all
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    Fitting 4 into 3

    Hi Robert, a heads up as to the web address would be great, many thanks for getting back to me on this. Cheers
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    Fitting 4 into 3

    Hi, I am thinking of buying an old Abbey County Somerset 3 berth, its ok size wise at the moment (the kids are only small)but does anyone know if it is possible to retro fit a folding bunk above the end single bed? Any advice welcome Cheers
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    Types of tow hook

    Many thanks for the info, I will take it to the dealer and see how it goes. So as long as I get 60mm clearance to bumper I can use both friction and non friction type hitches. Many thanks B
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    Types of tow hook

    Moderator please move message if under wrong thread.... I am about to purchase a 2nd hand Mondeo and as part of the deal with the garage they are fitting a tow hook with twin electrics, I do not know what sort but could do with some advice to get the best option, are there different types of...
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    1st ever caravan!!

    Hi Lisa, many thanks for the speedy reply (I cant type that quickly, my wifes a total technophobe and the eldest daughter types in a strange language that only teenagers on MSN can understand!) I will take your advice on all points especially about taking a friend to view any potential...
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    New & I still like Top Gear

    Hi all, Yes I am in the process of trying to find a caravan and still like the Jeremy Clarkson show......sorry if that offends. Seriously though My wife and 2-3 kids are all looking forward to getting out and about, all be it on a budget. I am changing the car this week from a Focus to a TDCI...
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    1st ever caravan!!

    Hi all, I am hoping you can advise on the purchae of my 1st caravan, the problem being if I get this wrong SWMBO will make my life a living hell! I am on a tight budget, working on the principle we will give it a year or so and if we still enjoy caraavaning will upgrade later, so with 3K to...