Recent content by Gazbut

Thanks Damian and everyone else., Certainly no mocking of "experts" intended at all; in fact quite the opposite. I spend my life researching things on YouTube and places like this before any purchase. I put massive value in information and instruction from kind people who make no financial...

Hi, Can anyone recommend towing mirrors for a 16 plate kia sportage gt line? Regards Gazbut

Hi all, Pick our first van up this Saturday and for weeks I have been watching YouTube videos from the "experts" One video was saying to check the torque of the wheel nuts before each trip? Do you guys really do this? Must admit I've never checked my cars and have been driving for 34...

Hi, So we pick up our new sprite major 4 EB on Saturday and among every other possible accessory on the planet we will need a gas bottle. Swift recommends the 6kg calor lite but apparently they are discontinued? What do you recommend? Isn't a standard bottle too heavy? I will obviously...

Many thanks for the advice. ATC ordered. Regards Gazbut

Hi all, In preparation for our first caravan we are looking for an Awning. We have narrowed it down to a Vango Varkala 420 or a Westfield Omega 400? Both look great to an untrained eye. Have any of you guys any experiences to share? The dealer was pushing the Westfield. As always I...

Hi all, New to Caravans; Ordered a 2019 Sprite Major 4 EB. Should I opt for the Alko ATC at £349? Would really appreciate some advice. Regards Gazbut

Thanks, Sorrento too wide for my drive. Like sportage though Cheers Gazbut

Thank you, Thankfully we live in the North West next to the M6 & M61 so a fast road is no problem. We are looking at a bailey unicorn Madrid mtplm 1473kg. This weight does seem to rule out most petrol cars. I'm looking to spend £16k on the car. Again I really value recommendations and...

Thank you for all of your replies. I cannot change the company car as suggested so it needs to be a commuter for the good lady and a towing vehicle also. It's the dpf that has had me worried. From research igoing for petrol just doesn't seem a viable option. So from your experiences just how...

:unsure: Hi all, I'm about to buy my first tow car prior to buying a caravan (tha'ts why i'm on here :cheer: ) Totally confused though!!! The tow car will be for her indoors to commute in; 2 miles each way: and will pull the caravan whenever required; company car for me. I've narrowed...