Recent content by David_374303165

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    Where are the weigh bridges?

    Hi everyone and thanks for all of your comments and suggestions. I have now located a local weighbridge (the local council found one in the end). They charge
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    Bulldog QD Wheel Clamp

    Thanks for your post Phil. I was not aware of the Fullstop Excalibur at all - having now looked at it, would appear to be ideal: relatively easy to fit yet light and easily packed in case supplied. Sold Secure Gold approved as well. Fortunately, I already have alloy wheels. Do any other...
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    Where are the weigh bridges?

    Thanks Mike, I had tried some of your suggestions previously without much success, although well done for finding the Thurrock site - its about the only local council site in Essex to actually list a weighbridge! I have now given up on the web and phoned my local council. It must be a tricky...
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    Where are the weigh bridges?

    As a responsible caravan owner, I am more than aware of the weight issues we all face as we go about our business of towing large heavy objects on the public highway. Having aquired a new caravan and suffering from what I believe is a common caravanning problem, ie that they get bigger each...
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    Bulldog QD Wheel Clamp

    Hello there. I have just purchased a twin axle 'van that has different sized wheels to my previous 'van. Therefore my old wheel clamp will not fit properly (I knew this and sold it with old van). I had a Milenco clamp and ended up hating it due to the difficulty I experienced in getting it to...
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    Awnings

    Hi there, I am afraid I do not have specific experience of the three quarter awning you refer to, but I did have a Eurovent Sancerre full awning for five years. Well made and very good quality. It was so good in fact, that I am about to buy another one as have just changed the 'van. I would...
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    new forest centenary site, bransgore, christchurch, dorset

    Hi there Spent 5 days there during half term recently. Lovely site, super facilities the wardens are very friendly and the childrens play area is super. However, as others have said, at the moment only the hardstandings are in use not the full 263 pitches that the site has when it is fully...
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    awnning question

    Hi Dan, if you like your current awning, which is 'too small', have you considered having it altered to fit your new van? We did this when we last changed our van to avoid the expense of new awning and annexe etc. Our awning was increased from 925 - 950 cm, up to 975cm and you won't spot the...