Recent content by dexterlevi

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    kia carens

    Hi We have owned a Carens for almost 3 years and have towed our Ace Awrd Nightstar(5 birth)with it. I have to say it pulls realy well for a 2.0 138 bhp.It handles well with the van on although occasionaly the front end of the car can feel a little light on occasions, that said our van is quite...
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    overnight stop near m6 staffordshire

    Hi There is a small site at Dunstone, about 2 miles off junction 13 M6, there is also a site in Penkridge which is about 6 miles from junction 13.I think both are grass though.
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    Advice on a 4 berth fixed bed single axle layout

    Sorry the Pegasus 462 is a 2 berth and not a 3 berth as I stated(fat finger slip on keyboard)
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    Advice on a 4 berth fixed bed single axle layout

    Hi Over the years we have tried a range of different layouts.e started with an old two berth and then progressed to a Bail Pageant Bordeux in 2004. It was about two years old when we bought it. The fixed bed was a great idea as it meant not having to make the bed up and down. It also meant I...
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    Bailey Pegasus

    We were invited to our local dealer last weekend to view the Pegasus range. We currently have a five birth Ace which allows us to leave the back dinner made up as a double as there are only the two of us. We went specificaly to look at the 554 which has the retractable island bed. Having seen...
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    Sterling vs Swift vs Bailey

    We have owned a Baily Pageant and a Swift Charism in the last 5 years. Both served us well for different reasons. Out of the two I found the quality of the Swift slightly better than the Baily.I have since stayed with Swift but would,nt rule out a Baily again in the future. When I asked my...
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    The role of the moderator

    Thanks for quick response. I do not envy your role as moderator, as you put it, your condemed for intervening and criticised for not. My point at the time was,nt so much around the failure to challenge the comments around travellers,but more around preventing open and honest debate.However...
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    The role of the moderator

    Hi I have read a number of discussions on this forum over the weekend and on a number of occasions note that the moderator has put a stop to certain topics citing legal threats against users. I refer to comments around E & L caravan insurance as one topic. A read a topic today again on Caravan...
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    Seasonal Pitch Needed in Shropshire

    Hi Thanks for response.I will have a look at a couple of these when I get chance
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    cracks

    Our 2.5 year old Ace Award showed some hairline cracks on the front panel a couple of months back.I quickly noticed that despite this only being a couple of hairline cracks, water already found it,s WAY IN.The van comes with a 3 year warranty which covers ingress and delamination(I think that's...
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    Seasonal Pitch Needed in Shropshire

    I am looking for a seasonal pitch for our tourer. I work just off junction 10a of the M6.I would loke to find a seasonal pitch which we could ocasionaly use during the week and allow me to commute to work and back.I don,t want to be commuting any more than 30 minutes either way. I like...
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    Overcrowded ?

    I am in support of a "First no show", warning given by CC.Introduce an appeal process as some no shows are for genuine reason.Then, in the event of a Second no show, on line booking facility should be removed for a reasonable period, i.e 3 months. I often book through late availabilty option...
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    Strange 'creaking' noise from van when towing

    Hi Had the same problem, was the tow ball or pads on hitch lock.Cleaned all up, no more noise
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    storing van at home/driveway

    I think the same applies to my drive.I occasionaly keep our van on the drive but only for short periods.To date no one has complained, probably because there are a couple of us on the estate as well as a number of commercial vehicles dotted around on drive ways. I intend to keep our van stored...