Recent content by darrell_374224252

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    caravan storage in france

    does anyone have any info. or advice about keeping a caravan in storage in the south of France ? We are thinking to store near as possible to Cap d'Agde. Seen a few fliers " Gardienne de Caravanes" but don't know much about them other than they put the van on your pitch before arrival and take...
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    spring assisters

    has anyone ever fitted these to the rear suspension coil springs of their towcar.if so do they help and what type would you recommend ?
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    gas barbecue

    need to buy a new gas barbecue.....anyone got any recommendations.........thanks
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    caravan cleaner

    anyone got any feedback on a product called " miracledrywash "
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    What do you tow and what with ?

    We tow a Bailey 5 series 460/4 with a 1998 C series mercedes elegance 2LT. auto.( petrol).....only been out in it twice but seems to do the job o.k.
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    caen to cap d'adge

    Thanks Patricia, Can you recommend any sites ?
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    yet another newbie awning question

    Bailey Ranger 5 460/4 awning size 911cm.Considering buying either an Isabell Capri Lux £700 or Ventura Atlantic £520....can't decide which.Also sizes are quoted as 900 & 925, which do I go for? This awning is just for two of us, which would suit best...or open to other suggestions
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    NR awnings

    Anbody got any feedback on these awnings ? They advertise in C.C.magazine selling direct from factory and quote a 5 year gaurantee.............
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    caen to cap d'adge

    Clubman, have checked the site and it looks as good as you said.......many thanks for your help
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    caen to cap d'adge

    We will be leaving Caen at 8am Thursday Aug.9 travelling to the Cap.First time driving/towing in France .Plan to stop overnight en route.Can anyone advise me how far approx. I should achieve on the first day (driving steadily)if I stop driving around 5pm ? I would like to think I can get as far...
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    first time to france

    thanks scotch lad, we intend pre-booking a site recommended to us by some friends who have been going there for the last 20 years ( right on the beach ). however what i need to know is it better to travel mid week rather than weekends. we plan to leave here either august 8 or 15. once we get...
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    first time to france

    we plan to travel to Cap d'agde around early/mid august next year.when is the best time to travel ? are the roads quieter mid week rather than weekends ? is it also true that there are no lorries allowed to travel on sundays ? any advice or tips from anyone who has done this trip will be...
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    satellite kit

    Maplin Electronics are selling a "camping satellite system " with a 39cm dish , receiver. sat. finder etc all in a neat attache style hard case for £79.99. Has anyone bought one of these or has any info. or feedback on this kit ?
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    petrol/diesel KIA SORENTO

    wow, i certainly did get some feedback and many thanks. like i said i'm new to caravanning so thinking about it Ricky maybe i am going overkill ? is my merc . more than adequate for the job ? or should i be thinking of a smaller and hopefully cheaper alternative as Gavin suggests bearing in...
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    petrol/diesel KIA SORENTO

    new to caravvaning( got to old for camping). bailey 460/4 series 5 towing with a 1998 merc .c200 auto 68,000miles . read the rave reviews re. KIA sorento and am seriously considering buying. can anyone give me any input for/against petrol v diesel & auto v manual. also what model should i look...