Recent content by Del_374232870

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    Which large 4x4 would you recommend?

    I have been towing with a Grand cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD for 5 years and it is the finest tow car i have had. Yes the sorento is a fine vehicle but it cant compare on torque or hp. Comparing a straight 4 to a V6. I tow a 1700kg delta 640, fuel consumpution is betwen 21 - 24 mpg and this is at a...
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    Argos rotary camping clothes line. half price

    Cant help on that one , I will be using it as a clthes drier. But if you post the requiered diamater I will check and let you know
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    topper for bed

    Not the cheapest on the market but i opted for the Raskelf gold topper. I havent regreted it and the caravan bed is more comfortable than the matress at home, a small price to pay for a good nights sleep.
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    Argos rotary camping clothes line. half price

    Thanks for the posting , ordered 1 online and collected it after work, nice and light
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    vauxhall fontera

    Had 4 Fronteras in the past, 1st one was a 2.3 diesel, not the quickest car but inpecabile tow car. Then had a 2.2 swb petrol followed by a 2.2 lwb base petrol , again good all rounders , although fuel consumption was bit on the high side and towing a 1300kg van found I had to work the box a...
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    single axle versus twin axle

    Been towing now for over 20 years and during that time have gradualy gone up from a 14ft s/a 600kg van to a t/a 26ft 1700kg van. have to say that the current van a t/a Lunar delta is the most stable and well behaved van I hae had, however each time I have gone for a heavier van I have ensured...
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    single axle versus twin axle

    Bit confused , do you have a Volvo or a Jeep, these are 2 completely differnt vehicles with differnt weights.
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    automatic gearbox

    For me no contest, changed to auto 5 years ago, would have done it earlier but the then boss was adimant that she liked manual, after changing she said she wouldnt go back to manual.
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    Side levelling a twin axle

    I carry a plank approx 2in high by approx 8in wide and approx 12in longer than the wheelbase of the van. Then it is a simple operation of either reversing or pulling (with the car) the van onto the ramp. in 4 years of using the van have always managed to level it.
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    4 or 2 berth

    When i traded in the Lexon EB which was 6 years old I found that the van had depreciated by a lower percentage than the Lunar mercury which when traded in was also 6 years old. I will admit however I am biased towards fixed beds as for me they tick all the boxes, but they dont suit everyone...
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    4 or 2 berth

    Back in 1996 when the daughter stopped comming with us we changed from a 4 berth (not fixed bed) to a 2 berth. Whilst we were very happy with the van found that its use was limited as with only 2 beds daughter or friends had to take a tent. Finally in 2001 changed to a 4 bed fixed bed Lunar...
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    Internal LED Lights

    I changed all the halogen spote last year for LED's. Iused the following supplier http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ Initially I purchased 2 as a trial then changed the rest. I stook advice initially as there are 10 spots in the van. It was a just a case of removing the old halogen and inserting the...
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    End bedroom caravans

    in your price range you may find it difficult. I am on fixed bed van number 2 , 1st was a Lexon EB which had a side rear bed, solid sliding door and front could be made in to a double. With that you could put the kids to bed and use the front double for yourselves. Only thing is that the toilet...
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    Skype

    Have had Skype on the laptop for a few years and used it (free) to talk to family in Australia and Scotland. For past 18 months have also had it on 3 and found it to be excellent.
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    Winter Camping

    the wheel arch where the pipes run on our van is below the cooker as well, I gained access from the floor cupboard under the cooker, then measured , cut the carpet sample and the slid it between the pipes and wheel arch. I cut peices for the sides of the wheel arch as well and stuck these on...