Recent content by dougie201

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    Disheartened Bailey Olympus Alu Tech Van 2011 Owner - Stone dents on the front

    Hi, We also have a Olympus the shell of the van is made from Aluminium. Which being a metal will dent if hit by an object. Our model also has the plastic plates on the front these are fitted to help reduce any damage from debris thrown up from the towcar.Our middle section is the gas door which...
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    Thinking of a Vauxhall Antara, good idea?

    Hi Mickrobbo, I have had no problems with my Antara and cant say i have heard off any serious problems either. Go for the Antara i dont think you will be disappointed. Dougie....
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    Thinking of a Vauxhall Antara, good idea?

    Hi , I have a 2009 Antara 2.0l cdti S . This car has plenty of power to tow our Olympus 534. 150bhp. I am very happy, van sits nice and level when hitched and rear suspension doesnt drop. So i would think a 2.2 with a 75% ratio would tow like a dream. These cars are well equiped and nice to...
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    Caravan Channel

    You would think the caravan channel would be getting complaints ! He has got the make and model names wrong quite a few times since he started. Dougie.......
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    Caravan Channel

    I totally agree with everything you have said,the new presenter is crap to put it nicely. I honestly dont think he is a caravanner, or he just agrees with the script they give him. Dougie.......
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    Bailey Olympus 460/2

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    Bailey Olympus 460/2

    Hi Brian, We have the Olympus 534 series 1 2010 model and we have had no problems with the van at all. It has given excellent service from day one and would def recommend the Olympus. We use our van all year round and the grade 3 insulation in excellent, caravan is toasty warm even in minus...
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    Hello!

    Hello there and welcome to the forum. Expect you are all looking forward to the new way of life! You wont regret it. Enjoy your new van and all the trips away with it, any questions and there will be someone on here that can give you an answer. Dougie..........
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    Just to say Hello from Scotland

    Hi Coachman, Welcome to the forum. Hope you have many outings in your new van. I am also from Scotland and not far from Gretna. We go to a excellent CL near to Annan. Dougie...
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    FLY SCREENS

    Hi folks, Can anyone tell me the best way to clean the concertina type fly screens without damaging the concertina. Many thanks in advance. Dougie.......
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    another newbie

    Hi , and welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy your new van , and why wait till next spring get out in it now !! Dougie.....
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    Thetford Toilet - Electric flush has become far too strong - splashing over edge of loo

    Hi , We have the c250 thetford and there is quite a good force of water comes out, but not that much that it spills over. I am not sure if there is a restricter was just an idea. If not and pump does'nt seem any faster then sorry dont have a clue. Dougie...
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    Thetford Toilet - Electric flush has become far too strong - splashing over edge of loo

    Hi Brissle Does the pump sound as if its running faster? Cant see the additive being the problem. Has a restricter possibly came out of the nozzle? Dougie...........
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    Hello from a complete beginner

    Hi bob and sharon Welcome to the forum, and hope you enjoy your adventures in the van. You will wish you had done it years ago as we did . All the best and enjoy. Dougie.........
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    Sterilizing Internal pipes

    Hi Millar I sterilize my pipes twice a year with milton tablets. I fill the water barrel pop the milton in and let the tablets disolve. Then i fill the boiler and let the water come through to the taps. Only leave the milton in the system for 15 mins as any longer can damage the metal in your...