Recent content by Gidders

Try cutting the top and bottom off a small lemonade bottle and slide it over the pipe - flame does not go out and tend to use a windbreak if there is a breeze.

The plan is to tow the van up the A9 tomorrow from Edinburgh to Aviemore - looking at the Aviemore webcam and traffic cameras there is a fair bit of snow around and will take a decision in the morning as strong winds are detailed on the Met office forecast. New Year was the same with 2/3ft of...

I run it on electric all the time as it cuts out when temp reached plus I have paid for electric in pitch fee. The two of us can shower on one tank and if further hot water is required quickly thereafter, switch on the gas for a short time to heat up quicker.

I have a detachable bar on the Sasb and clip the breakaway cable around the towbar. When the cable is not in use I clip it to the top part of the jockey wheel handle

Use Milton - you can buy it in SuperDrug or any other cheapie type shop for 99p a litre. Plug up drain outlet, pour it down the pipes, quite a strong mix , leave for a while before draining out and your pipes will be tip top.

We have an Abbey GTS Vogue 215 bought new in 2005. I have had no bother with the van apart from a small leak at the bottom of the main door as a result of the kick plate being knocked and a rivet came away which I did not notice. Dryed out easily . I am impressed with the quality of the van and...

Try entering tent awning clinic on Google and you will find an awning pole person in North East. Made up additional poles for me to enable me to keep porch awning up over winter monthsi

It is interesting to read the correspondence on the condensation issues particularly as I had thought the reason I had water lying on the inside ledge of the aluminium windows was to do with faulty seals which I have received a replacement for from the caravan manufacturers and am trying to...

On the subject of Aluminium windows I require to replace the rubber seal on my 2005 Abbey van . I have the seal supplied by Swift and am not sure how you get the existing one off and how you fit the new one. Do not wish to start in case I end up with more of a leak than at present - water seems...

While on the subject of lights I note I have condensation in the light fittings - the van is new - 2005 - . It is in both rear light assemblies and one of the front fittings.I had a look at other vans on the site while away last week and some had the same problem. The fittings are in good order...

I use a couple of capfulls of concentrated disinfectant that you buy in Tesco/Asda for 97p a bottle and which I add to the top tank. Does the job fine.

Hi Keith Interesting you have the same problem. Swift to replace blinds under warranty

I noted when I was away in the van this week that when the concertina blinds on the two side windows are closed and the morning sun is shining on the blind I can see pin-prick holes along the fold of the blind. Has anyone else come across this problem - the van is due to have its first service...

The site at Boat of Garten is great for dogs. Across the road there are extensive walks and plenty of other woods in the surrounding area to exercise four-legged friends. We have two Labs who have a great time. Off to the van within the hour which is on a seasonal pitch at the Boat.

Hi Folks. Rejected van during telephone call to dealer the day after I collected the new van. Followed up with letter to dealer and Swift Group to protect my statutory rights . Telephone call this pm from dealer advising that it looks like Abbey caravans will be doing a further run of 2005 vans...