Recent content by cluker11

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    Carver cascade leaking

    Once when we were away in our previous caravan the Cascade 2 developed a leak at the cylinder seal and it was causing the pump to run almost continuously. I had to remove power from the pump and drain down the system on site. We couldn't even use the caravan cold supply. I fitted a new...
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    Alko aks2000

    I'm in the same position - tried heat and easing spray. Distorted Allen key and damaged bolt head sockets. Ordered new hitchlock mountings just tonight and expect to have to use angle grinder to remove the old ones. Need to get them off - possibly new damper reqd. Colin
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    Summer season drawing to a close

    We don't usually need to skimp on power consumption from the battery when we go off grid with solar. We use TV most nights for probably 2 - 3 hours. My Mrs also washes her hair every day and uses a 600W low power hair drier powered from our on board invertor - only takes her 5 minutes, short...
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    Summer season drawing to a close

    As the summer season ends the autumn and then the winter seasons begin. Apart from January we usually caravan at least for one trip during every month though only usually begin touring late in February. I guess we are fortunate being retired. We make maximum use of our caravan and have done...
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    Something for the Bank Holiday Sir?

    I thought this thread would have a different content as I remember being asked that question when in my 20's in the 1970's. It was a regular question when visiting the barbers in those days. ;) ;)
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    sad day

    But is new for old what you were paying for in your insurance premium.
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    How do you fill yours?

    Before March this year we had an older Lunar Clubman with a Thetford C2 in the toilet compartment. Nearby was was the shower head. We never used the spare toilet roll holder that is in the top surface of the toilet so I removed it and drilled holes in the bottom before replacing it. After...
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    Hello everyone - new member

    I registered for the forum today after paying occasional visits as a browser. We have had a tourer now for about 4 years and changed it about a month ago for a 2001 Swift Charisma 230. We tow with a 1999 Volvo V70 TDI 2.5 litre diesel automatic. We also have a Vauxhall Vectra GSI 2.5 litre...