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I'd read this so was prepared! Mine went back on reasonably well, but i'd soaked it in warm water to make it pliable first, which I think helped - hitch was off the 'van too so I had more movability. I wanted to avoid using any kind of lubricant as I knew I'd risk getting it on the pads (I'm...

Thanks for all the replies. It looks like the red 'wear indicator' is missing and it's quite common to lose it (not my photo). So I've ordered a replacement and will see what that shows once fitted. Regarding the service engineer. He pointed out the side friction pads needed replacing and but...

Hi Just replaced the side friction pads on the alko stabiliser tow hitch and reading this article https://www.practicalcaravan.com/advice/how-to-change-clean-al-ko-aks-3004-stabiliser-pads post for the front and rear pads suggests: 'Look at the front of the stabiliser handle. If you see the...

Thanks - good info 👍

Some really interesting comments. I'm not bothered about FSP and would choose against if it cost extra, but will use them if they come with the booking. I'm really not a fan of hardstanding, which i think generally comes with FSP? though i do appreciate the usefulness people find these. My...

Roof strength is definitely a limiting factor and something I've got to check out (but don't think it'll be an issue as a/c was an optional extra for my van when new)... I'm interested whether they actually perform as well as the manufacturers claim and what peoples experience of the different...

Thanks, I've just posted a new thread as this one's old. Which would you recommend and what amps do they need? Like you, no trip abroad last year nor this, but fingers crossed for next year 🌞🤞😙

Hi I (used to and still hoping!) go to France a lot with the caravan, and looking for advice & experience from people who have had aircons installed in their caravan, please? I'm interested in the roof mounted types and would like to know if they're effective, noisy, weight issues, and what...

@Buckman, I appreciate this post is 2 years old, but wondered what kind have you got and what amps does it need to run? I (used to !!) go to France a lot but the sites would often only have 6 amp ehu. Have got a portable one...

Ok, an update for anyone who has the same issue, as I've solved this.👍👍 Photo No2 is an electronic pressure switch (white attached to pipework) attached to a relay (brown wires to blue plastic shrink-wrapped item). Replaced this and now works on 12v. 🤗 🎉🎉 What's more, I don't need a powered...

Hi I think this thread has been resolved, however this video is an excellent demonstration of how incorrectly loaded trainers/caravans can respond... snaking demo vid ps, i had a Ford Focus pulling a very small eldis that started to snake as i was going down a hill with the wind behind me with...

Hi Thanks Otherclive for the reply. Must admit, when trying to get to the flojet to adjust it, i did wonder, due to it's position (flush with the floor and screwed to an inaccessible panel), whether it should be adjusted, but 99% of the search results regarding 'water pump not turning off when...

Hi I have a 2010 cameo 625 with an on board water tank, but the plumbing set up does not apprear to match the handbook. i don't think the previous owners did anything to it as they'd hardly used it in the 3 years they had it. When on EHU the water is pumped from the aqua roll and either into...

Hi Guys Is there any more update on this? I'm considering getting one (either 6200 or new 6300) fitted to my Bessacarr caravan roof. Lots of places seem to sell these (without fitting), but there doesn't appear to be any fitting instructions - I know Rose awnings and a couple of other places...