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Hi Gareth I am also travelling to Spain via Calais in late January and am grappling with the same problem as you. I have 3 choices: 1. via Clemont Ferrand - and risk altitude and severe weather 2. via Lyon and pay exorbitant toll fees 3. via Poitier and Bordeaux - and have the problem of...

Hotel Bal Tournehem sur la Hem 2 miles off A26 15 miles from Calais

Thanks Angela. We have been told that both ferries to Spain will not be running during February so it looks like a long drive through France. Looking back through old mail it seems that most folk travel down the west side of France. I would have thought the Rhone valley would be the shortest...

What route do you take.

Hi Thinking of spending February in either Portugal or Spain.Can anyone give some indication of comparative climates at that time of year. Sue

I measure mpg every time I fill up and driving with the A/C on makes very little difference. When I bought the X-Trail I was advised to drive with the A/C on.

Does leaving the X-Trail in Auto effect the MPG?

The most economical way, as regards fuel consumption, is to carry them in the van or on the back of the car. I carry mine on the roof leaving me with access to the boot and not cluttering the van when we stop for a break. With a saloon you don't need a step but I tow with an X-Trail and carry...

Does driving in Auto effect the mpg?

I have a Rallye with a built in step and had the mover fixed behind the wheel instead of in front. I was told that there may be problems with dirt being thrown onto it from the movement of the wheel and that I should cover the mover in transit. This I did once and haven't bothered since. I have...

Went to the caravan on Friday and found the battery flat. Non of the 12v appliances would work despite being hooked up to the mains. I always understood that mains electricity would run 12v appliances. Am I wrong or could something else ba amiss?

Is there a problem with changing from one type of gas to another with the fixed hgas regulator. I get a new van next month with such a regulator, with my present van I use propane in the UK but with long stays in France I simply change the regulator to use camping gas. It sounds as if with the...

Hi I have a Bradcot Classic 960 with alloy quick assemble frame. The centre poles have been damaged twice during, not too srong, winds. On the first occasion Bradcot replaced the complete set of poles. The second time they refused stating the awning should not be erected during any type of...

I've ordered a Bailey Senator Indiana a having just read some of the negative comments re; water change over system and other design faults perhaps I've made a mistake. Has anyone anything positive to say to make me feel better. Sue

You need to know the year of manufacture. The 2005 version has a MIRO of 1236Kg and a MTPLM of 1464Kg.