Recent content by garyc

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    Glass Hob Lid

    hi Done the same thing first time out in our bailey pageant. I dont think there is a safety cut out on these hobs. Had to get new one from bailey direct. hope i dont do it again. come to think of it we used it without the lid and the hinges were closed and gas still still worked.
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    Working from sites.

    Hi all During 2008 i travelled from scotland to somerset on work varying from 4days to three weeks at a time . I always told the site owner i was working (all CLs). I would leave 7am returning up to 6pm. Wife on site during the day. Never any problems. A lot of holidays for wife and a nice...
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    VAG new "Auto" gearboxs any good for towing.

    Hi all I have towed with seat leon 2.0tdi dsg and currently use vw eos 2.0tdi dsg . Both cars have been very good and economical at towing. I have not experianced any hunting for gears nor a tendency to hesitate when pulling away at junctions. Neither car has let us down at all.
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    site in/around yorkshire dales

    hello had a very good week at lower banks farm . easy to get to. fantastic views close to harrogate. The entry looks steep but no problem getting in or out. hard standing or grass. its under harrogate in sites directory. ehu water and waste only. we will be returning . Gary
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    AVIVA and Saga Car Insurance

    Hi All got this info for legal trailer limits trailer dimensions Maximum Trailer Dimensions Towing vehicle up to 3500kg GVW Length (excluding the coupling and drawbar): 7.0m Width Maximum: 2.55m (was 2.3m up to 2010) maybe this is what the lady was on about. This begs the question how...
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    AVIVA and Saga Car Insurance

    Hi All Just read my Aviva policy docs and it clearly states any trailer is covered against third party claims. No cover is provided for damage to caravan tho. gary
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    CD ripping mystery

    Hi doog if you use media player you can manually enter track listings assuming the cd lists are correct. media player uses details it can find on the internet these are not always correct. I have a cd when ripped the first three tracks are the same and the others in wrong order. however the...
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    Calor gas 'handwheel' connector

    hi Try this link http://www.vanplusdirect.co.uk/epages/es133288.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es133288/Categories/Gas/Pipes
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    CC...is it worth it ?

    definatly worth it. We use CLs £7-10 per night always with EHU no overcrowding, grandchildren 6 and 4 love it.
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    propane gas cylinders

    Hi all Thank you for your advice. I have just spent over an hour trying to obtain a gas tight fit with no success. Its a new hose with no visable damage and the bottle seems ok. The connection is tight It is a very small leak detected using a leak detection fluid and only very small bubbles are...
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    propane gas cylinders

    Hi all Whats the best way to ensure gas tight fitting at the bottle? I just connected mine up and there is a very small leak from the adapter threads and its in as far as i can get it. Never had problems with butane cylinders but they have sealing washer. Is there a sealent like plumbers mate...
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    side panel noise

    we had a similar problem. turned out to be insect screens behind fridge vents. fixed with tape.
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    TOW BALL WEIGHT

    ok you load your caravan to specified noseweight limit then when you stop for a brew and you and your partner are sat in the front of van how much are you overloading the hitch/towball by? I ask this because all the vans i see parked up have only rear steadies down. in my case it must be 100kgs...
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    london eye

    abbey wood inside low emmission zone not congestion charge zone.
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    Mobile caravan servicing - Lincolnshire

    hi try www.caravansuppliesinternationalshop.com/contactus.aspx he serviced my van on my drive did a really good job.