Recent content by fooddestroyer

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Hello hello. FINALLY booked our first campsite for 25th July for wife and two kids in our 6 birth tourer. It's our first time in a touring caravan. We're not going too far, but I guess I'm beginning to think about 'what to bring/prepare' in advance.  Has anyone any pre-tour checklists that...

Thanks guys. BTW - the seller has placed the steadies on Ebay, so now, sadly, I am in a bidding war. Does anyone know where I could find quality-used steadies online? Thanks!

Hey guys I still need to replace the corner steadies on my wife's 2ton food trailer. I cannot see any inscribing to help me on the part. And the trailer is a custom.  I have found a seller offering 2 x Alko 205 817 & 2 x Alko 267 265 taken from a 2016 Bailey Valencia -...

I took a snap to show you the jacks that I want to replace. They are welded on to front right and left of rectangular food trailer. see https://pasteboard.co/IfHVGX0.jpgn inspection again this AM, I notice that they are not scissor jacks, strictly speaking, but more 'support legs'. So a quick...

A friend who has towed at all levels stopped me for a chat on Saturday and heard me out. He said to consider a VW Transporter with the heavier engine, 2.4L/TDi to get the required horse power to handle a 2tonne braked trailer, AND to handle family run arounds about town. At the risk of flogging...

Thanks but not sure that they would work

Anyone know a reasonably priced source in UK to purchase a set that will support a 2000kg trailer? All sources appear to be selling from the US? TA!

Just for the record, I got the trailer weighed and it's 2000kg! My poor CRV was MAXXED out.  I really don't want to destroy it, so changing vehicle has become more of a reality.  I like muscular Nissan Pathfinders, but the well documented chassis issues terrify me. As do any pick-up 4x4's mpg...

Thanks Prof. I passed my B+E test recently - and glad I did too!!

Guys; Slight curveball. But has anyone any experience with towing with a camper van? Wife noticed VW Californias with a 2300 kerb weight and 2.5k tow capacity. The reason I ask -- even though its way above budget -- is that this may save on accomodation and open new business options for taking...

Interesting. No real off-roading planned - more towing now and family urban use. I like the Toureg. Anyone got tow experience with them by any chance? Thanks.

Here's a sample of what's on the market for Sorento: are these good? https://www.gumtree.com/p/kia/2010-10-kia-sorento-2.2-crdi-kx-2-5d-auto-195-bhp-diesel/1333337292

Its approx 10ft long and 12ft (inc. chimney) high). Feels like a brut though :(

Thanks Thingy. What's your thoughts on the mentioned Volvo - are they a 'real' (enough) towcar for heavier loads?