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UPDATE* on my way home this afternoon on the m61, i started to break from about 70 mph ( traffic in front ) down to about 40 , i also heard the noise then, kinda souded like the exhaust backbox was banging , but further inspecton proved wrong . i was going in a straight line at the time , NOT...

forgot to say: the intermittent noise in reverse still happens when un-hitched !!!!!

HI All recently i have changed cars to pull my caravan , all was ok with old car ( a hippo ) no noises, or creaks when pulling or slowing. Now i have a 99 honda crv , and everytime i start to slow whilst pulling my caravan ,the car kinda creaks from the rear quite loud. i am using the same...

so..............what other ways would be similar to a flash? cleary the " wave " doesnt work......... it was only an idea, as there is so much oppposition , i thought the caravanners may aswell stick together !!! dave PS: i agree about flashing now , i have the error in my ways !!

HI i have a 2004 alko hitch, and when reversing i hear a loud sound, difficult to explain , but kinda like cracking mixed with groaning lol any ideas what this is ? also this happens if i lift the gas peddle on the motorway and slowing down natually!! thanks dave

HI All on a recent trip to scarborough c&cc site, a long the way i flashed ( meaning with headlights) a few of the on coming fellow caravanners, is it just me or is the friendly club not so friendly , or is the flashing seen as a problem ? i think we all should at least say "hi" on the road ...

LOL. what is the age limit for a CRV ? ............LOL.LOL

HI thanks for the replies,at the mo i have a freelander ( yes you read this right ) a 1.8 r reg , ( yes K series ) , so anything else im sure will be better. i need the crv to be multi-purpose IE : commute to and from work , also as a tow car , so the mpg may have to be a bit better? im...

HI All In the next 3 week ,i plan to get a CRV ,probably around the 1999 year .If anyone knows of any reason why i may be stabbing myself in the foot ( as a tow car , also financially ) , then please voice up, as no cash has been laid out yet.I will be towing a 2005 adria 502dk. I have a max...

oh sorry its on a P reg ( 97 ) dave

just for info , the jeep im looking at is Manual 5 speed, Diesel, 85,000 miles, Black. TD, Half grey leather interior, 16" alloys, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Radio/CD, Rear headrests.service history TWIN TOW ELECTRICS for

im still steering towards the 2.5 td cherokee though !! maybe im heading for a disaster !!! at the mo i have 1.8 freelander ( yes im hanging my head down in shame ) , and i gotta say im getting a little paranoid about the reliability, also its abit thirsty when pulling ( always have to have...

Cheers peeps, the thing is , i want a trustworthy 4x4 , for about 5k, which also doesnt do bad milage !!! another i was thinking of was the kia spotage ( karmann )? any thoughts? dave

Hi just wondering if anyone has ever pulled with a 2.5 jeep? if so,would you recomend getting one? thanks dave

well done lolly, youll never look back !!!!