Recent content by Fibre

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    CaravanTalk forum suspend Swift Group

    I totally agree with your sentiments -- I have been a member here for some time -- but it has always been on the back burner.. I had forgotten how informative the site was .. Also how clean looking and easy to navigate around.. It looks as though I will be spending more time here in the...
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    CaravanTalk forum suspend Swift Group

    For me I just cannot understand it After all what we are here for but to get practical advice on caravaning and caravans.. Some two or three years years ago several manufacturers started posting on the forums -- and it was seen as a great acheivement that they thought enough of the forum by...
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    Mirrors, Do You fit them? Be Honest,

    always -- cant see why not --bit of a faf getting them aligned "correctly" each time -- but by the time you've done it you know you are Towing!!! Much better with - than without..
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    Help - van has become unstable

    That seems ODD to me -- the special tow ball for the Alko hitch is always painted Black... the Brassy looking ones are the ones for "normal" tow hitches.. and have a special anti rust paint which makes it look golden or brassy.. I would check that you have the correct Alko tow ball hook for...
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    Towing with a Kia Sorento

    Kerb Weight 2148 kg x 85% = 1825 kg Bessie is 1872kg. so you are over the 85% but an ~~ 87% it should be ok Technical maximum Towing Limit = 2800 kg
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    dogs - "certain breeds accepted"

    saw on a site a guy and wife with just two dogs --- but they were Great Danes and stood 45" at the shoulder and weighed 12 stone... not on leads My children were terrified -- should these be allowed?
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    travelling around Europe

    I have found that the site that Snakey refers to touringandtenting.com to be VERY informative on ALL aspects of caravan life. From what BBQ to buy, site information, practical information on caravan common faults. The members are Ordinary people who are just normal caravaners and like to chat...