Recent content by caslau

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    Hairline cracks

    Hi,After washing and polishing my 2004 elddis avante 534 i have got a hairline crack under each grab handle i was tempted to drill the ends of the cracks to prevent them travelling but would this be how to fix this problem?
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    12volt supply

    Hi, i have just fitted a new truma pump housing, i forgot to disconnect my battery and i now have no 12 volt supply can anyone suggest whats happened i cant find a fuse which might be blown. My caravan is a 2004 elddis avante 534, any help appreciated.
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    Haven Craig tara site in July

    Hi, we use craig tara as our "local" site only 25 mls from home, if you can request a hardstanding you are okay if not go into the overflow area across from the brand new toilets ans shower block,all in all kids love it, prices pretty high but hey youre on holiday!!
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    What do you keep in your front locker?

    I must be one of the worst offenders of over loading the front locker. I have 2x7kg gas bottles 2x wheel clamps 4x wooden blocks 1x leveler ramp 1x watering can 1x water hose 2x security chains and padlocks 2x mains cables waste hoses and fittings tv aerial mast and bracket and a toolbag. I...
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    Awning light

    One of the bulbs has gone on my awning light it is a "ring" make ,how the heck does the lens come off to enable bulb renewal?
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    POLISHING

    I washed and polished my caravan (pre wintering) the sides and back came up gleaming but the front is clean but DULL tried polishing again to no avail any tips anyone?
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    Reich mover (replacement handset)

    I need to replace my handset for my mover can anyone tell me where i can source one
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    Side panel dents

    I got some dents in the side of my caravan caused by i think (but cannot prove)careless window cleaners and or the guy who takes out,cleans and replaces my wheelie bins i am insured by the caravan club and i was wondering if i would be covered for accidental damage.
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    Small annoying dents

    I am wanting to know if anyone can recommend a mobile company based in Scotland who can sort out a few dents on the side of my caravan.
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    Wheelnut Torque Settings

    Hi can anyone advise on the recommended torque settings on the wheelnuts for a 2004 Elddis Avante 534, i dont want to overtighten in case i snap a stud and i dont want to undertighten either for obvious reasons.
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    ELECSOL BATTERIES

    Hi, i bought an elecsol 110 battery last october i failed recently (4 weeks ago at easter weekend) the battery has a 5 yr warranty so i thought it would be replaced no bother,I phoned elecsol and told them that the battery was leaking acid from the base of the battery and was told to send in my...
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    Reich motor mover

    Hi i am looking for advice on what to check on my mover, it works only the l/hand wheel when looking at the van from the towbar. I can hear a click when i try to drive the r/hand motor but no movement i just fitted a brand new battery last autumn.
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    ROOF CLEANER

    Hi, can anyone give me a solution to clean my caravan roof, it is green with algae plus bird p-- and all sorts i have tried all types of shampoo but nothing seems to move it, any ideas will be welcome.
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    Toilet Chemicals

    Hi James, after reading your spiel regards top and tail there is an other product available in granular form call KEM you half one satchet between top and bottom tanks and it does all the things which are important to us.
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    BREATHABLE COVERS

    Hi i am thinking of buying a cover for my caravan mainly to protect the roof from birds and green algae stuff, my 'van is in my drive 24/7 so i need a cover with easy door access can anyone give me a name or website i can maybe source one to fit my needs.