Recent content by Dale_5084880

Aside from Canal Side Caravan Site in Whitchurch, are there any other canalside sites around? Ideally near a lock/staircase... Dale

Not sure if this will be of much use: We've got a 2004 White Arches dealer special - an Abbey Archway Royale 520 (4 berth end washroom) - based on the GTS418 I think. GRP sides and aluminium cassette windows, etc. Can't fault the build quality. We've had it since late 2006 and I can't recall...

We're off there mid May, and were wondering if anyone's ever stayed there? What's it like? Dale

I'll second that - I'm not familiar with that site, but I know where it is as we have a timeshare lodge at Dalfaber Golf & Country Club in Aviemore. If you like a quiet long walk, and especially if you have dogs, I can really recommend Loch An Eileen, which is about a ten minute drive from that...

Really helpful reviews that make for interesting reading - we've booked Longleat for 1st to 8th August...

Shamelessly borrowed ancient info from the Caravantalk forum: 1990 Sandmartin ULW 849Kg MLW 1060Kg If you load CAREFULLY, you'll be absolutely fine and (someone correct me if I'm wrong) within the law. The Cruiser is capable of towing a far heavier load than the 1000kg it's actually rated...

We used to have a 2.4GT Cruiser petrol manual, and that towed our old Elddis Mistral XL 2 berth (950kg, so within limits) like it wasn't even there. It actually towed it far better than the car we replaced the Cruiser with - a Volvo S60 D5 SE auto! We found it an extremely good towcar, due in...

Take a look at Mitsubishi's website - you can hire any of their range directly from a dealer, all with towbars... Dale

Thanks for all the input. We've decided to go for either a well specced Terrano II/Maverick 3 door 2.7TDi... Dale

I must admit the Fourtrack is a little too utilitarian for my tastes. I really fancy a Disco, but the reality is that I'll struggle to get a decent 300tdi at my budget. The one that's appealing more and more is the Maverick/Terrano II 2.7TDi. Are they any good? It'll be used solo around town...

...any of these? My situation has changed a bit and I won't be buying a Freelander TD4 now, but I'll hopefully soon be in a position to buy a cheap, large tug, but have never had a 4x4 before. It doesn't need to be a year round daily, it will get left for several weeks at a time, sometimes...

Lutz, Surely you're not condoning buying a car that you don't know for definite could legally tow your 'van!? My van is quite heavy, so I quite rightly checked that the car I was interested in was a suitable match... Dale

Thanks Roger - now I know a 3 door is just as suitable as a 5 door. Just gotta sell the Volvo first (it been on Autotrader for nearly 5 weeks!). Dale

As you have no kids, I can heartily recommend Cheddar Bridge Caravan Site, right on the southern tip of Cheddar. Adults only, immaculately maintained and really friendly owners. A three or four minute walk from the supermarket, around a five to ten minute walk from a plentiful supply of...

Selling mine at the moment if you haven't already found one - metallic black '53 S60 D5 SE auto with biscuit leather and a genuine Volvo removeable towbar -