Recent content by gcds50

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    Avtex vs Mobile TV LCD Freeview TV

    Forgive me if I am wrong but all this talk of LCD t.v is it not better to go for LED t.v don't they use a fraction of the power to LCD. ?????
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    Charger probs

    I have an abbey freestyle 540 (2006) have just returned from a long weekend away, on mains with charger on, showing 14+v no probs for a couple of days then noticed the meter was only showing 12.3v and would dip with usage, switched illuminated charger switch off, no change, then back on again...
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    radio interference

    mine are also Surface Mounted Diod led's with the certs below manufactured to TUV Cert ISO-9001, and to CE & RoHS standards.
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    radio interference

    http://www.searolf.com/index.html all my led's came from this supplier, check out their pdf catalogue, there products seem good
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    radio interference

    there is also one light in the roof above lounge although a bit further way from radio it is on its own not on the dimmer but the wires from that run in the same area as the other three and this also has a minor efect on the sound, my theory is the further away the light is the less effect on...
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    radio interference

    i have recently changed all my lightbulbs in my van to led's and am pretty amazed with the results, now if i was to turn all 13 lights on i am using a little less power than i was if i had just 2 of my old lights on also they are just luke warm as against untouchable hot as they were, really...
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    site in/around yorkshire dales

    am looking to travel from the south coast to the dales area June/July next year trying to find a nice cosy site / working farm / remote no probs, with hook up, shower would be nice but no probs without. anyone got any idea`s
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    Another One New To Caravanning

    Chris & Sarah welcome to our world just wanted to say that you may want to at least consider a van with a fixed bed. I have an Abbey Freestyle 540 with a fixed bed and have had many vans before this but only now, with my current van can i say i have arrived. I promise you that if you dont...
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    Gas in Holland

    Can anyone tell me if Propane (orange bottle) is available in Holland
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    electric hook up in holland

    never taken the van abroad before but am going to holland in april and need to know about the mains hook up. do i need a special plug ? reverse polarity or something ..... please help. many thanks geoff
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    Overnight near Harwich Ferry ?

    Hi ya thanks a lot for your info sounds like the ideal solution!! The rally was in the January issue if you want more info then phone 08448 440 440 and ask to speak to Jane its with "eurocamp independant" Thurs 9th to Fri 17th April. Option 1
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    Overnight near Harwich Ferry ?

    We have booked to go on the Practical Caravan Rally to Holland in April and with a 9am sailing to the Hook and us living on the south coast we have a fair drive so were looking to stay overnight within easy reach of Harwich Ferry on the Wednesday night before our sailing and also on the day of...
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    nosewieght ???

    THANKS VERY MUCH TO ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSE. VERY HELPFULL GEOFF
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    nosewieght ???

    does anyone know the max nosewieght i should apply to my 03 mondeo hatch 2.0tdci 130.hope you can help and thanks in anticipation
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    can i tow this van o.k?

    thanks for all your comment and thanks martin, very reasuring