Recent content by DMT

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    Awning Size

    Thanks for the replies, I spoke to Isabella and they think it will be a good fit as according to them a 875cm awning will fit vans with an awning size of 865cm - 885cm so I have now purchased the awning. Thanks again.
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    Awning Size

    I am looking at a awning thats 875cm and a van that states 879cm, will this awning fit or will it be too tight and need the next size up. Regards
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    Breather boards

    Has anybody bought or made and fitted breather boards to go behind the back cushons, we were away at new year and had alot of condensation behind the cushions.
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    Dealer Rip off ?

    We bought new 9 months ago a superstorm for 18,000 decided to change to motor home and accepted we would have to let it go for 12 - 13k. Rang around dealers only to be told they did not want it or they would only give us 10,000. Thats what I call a rip off.
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    Proof of age

    Hi, Just come back from morrisons, could not believe it the guy on the till asked as you are buying alcohol(bottle of wine) can you confirm you are over 18! are you serious I said, yes he said, how old do you think I am I said as I stood with my teenage son and daughter and wife of 16 years...
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    Which make has fewest problems?

    There is no such thing as a problem free make, they all seem to have problems its more down to luck, you are either lucky and have no problems or like me spend 18k on a superstorm and end up with water pouring through a window, seals fell off on both sides of van, spot light not working, front...
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    Canoe - Kayak

    Thanks for your replies, I have bid on a couple on ebay, fiberglass because the plastic ones seem to go for more than I want to pay. Dave
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    Canoe - Kayak

    Hi, I am looking for a canoe or kayak for my 13 year old son to use on calm waters, he has canoed with the scouts and would like his own, where is the best place to buy a second hand one from for about £100, also what do we need to look out for. Are they small enough to fit through the caravan...
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    Elddis Superstorm

    Picked up a new superstorm three weeks ago, on the journy to a site for the night was hooted at by two cars, stopped and found that the strip that covers the screws in the awning rail was dragging behind the van all 40 foot of it. pulled it off and drove to site, arranged for dealer to come to...
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    Shogun Sport

    I have a Shogun sport 2.5D and am thinking of having the power upgrade now I tow a twin axel, has anyone else had the power upgrade and what difference does it make, Power, MPG, Insurance etc.
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    Appuldurcombe Gardens IOW

    Anybody stayed there, are the pitches level etc.going for two weeks in August.
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    Water tank

    I have ordered a new elddis superstorm, it has an onboard water tank, how do you fill it, is it from the aquaroll. anyone else have this model and how do you like it.
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    Leveling Twin Axel

    We have just ordered a twin axel after many years with a single, how do you level it side to side and what sort of blocks etc are best, also do they level easily with the jockey wheel front to back.
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    Storage in cotswolds

    We are looking for secure storage in the cotswolds, we use Burford, Morton in marsh and broadway alot and would like to store somewhere near, we have a twin axel.
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    Joke of a Warranty

    Spoke with avondale today as the bed frame has not been delivered and its been a few weeks since they rang, now they know nothing about replacing it and say i will have to order it myself at my cost, I had a rather heated conversation with the lady and she told me they are not a large...