Recent content by Gilitygirl

Thanks for the reply. The telly tunes in fine with that aerial on mains. Would the switch to 12v make a difference with the same aerial?

Hi Hoping for a bit of advice on behalf of a friend who is on site with not much signal. She's on her first trip in her new Baileys van which has cigarette-type 12v plugs. Her old van had the old style 12v plug sockets. Her Avtex 12v tv powers on using the cigarette adaptor but refuses to...

The flywheel is going on my 03 plate Ford Focus affecting the starter and the clutch. Anyone know if there's a similar problem with Nissan X-trails?

Hi Sorry if this question sounds naive, but how do these trickle chargers work? Do you have to remove the battery from the van and plug it in, say in your garage, or are they for cans that can be left on ehu all year round? I want to maintain my battery but I can't keep the van hooked up...

Wow, Thanks for your answers. Some really thoughtful suggestions. I may just wait for the new year, to see if the prices plummet even further - I'm all for a bargain - and the lump sum I'm due to get in October can accrue a bit of interest in the meantime. I'm due to change jobs and I've...

Hi, Just wondering what the experts think.... I'm coming into a bit of cash next month and have been waiting to change my car for something bigger and newer for a while. My current car, albeit very unreliable, is big enough and economical enough for my current needs. So, with the current...

Hi Damian, Being slightly new to this (only in my second season) could you post me a link to the kind of three-stage charger you mean? Thanks,

Just wondering whether anyone has done a survey on the best ever towcar? I don't mean the annual awards...but proper lb for lb towing capability. Obviously a Shogun/Disco will be able to tow more than, say, a Fiesta...but are there any stats on which cars are able to 'punch above their weight'...

Your replies are a bit of a relief actually. Personally, I put on my dipped beams in the rain, but as I said there were loads in really nasty spray who a) didn't slow down and b) didn't put any lights on. Thought it might just be me being anal getting worked up by them! So it's nice to know I...

Not trying to be controversial her, just wondering what your thoughts are on this... Was driving in torrential rain (solo) along the M54 over the weekend. Was really surprised the number of people who hadn't even got sidelights on. How wet does it have to be before you put your lights on?

Hi Steve, My car isn't an X-trail - it's a Ford Focus - but I had the same problem this summer - doing the same trip as last year - last year I couldn't tell I had the van on the back, this year struggling to get up hills I had flown up in 5th before. It was less noticeable solo, but still...

Hi Alan, Not sure how much I want to spend yet - I'm prepared to spend "enough" - ie get an awning fit for purpose (and not a cheapo 'false economy' model) but I also don't want to spend a fortune as the awning will only be used for a couple of weeks a year rather than year-round. The main...

After a rather windy holiday with a small porch awning I'm contemplating buying a bigger/full awning for my little van for longer trips away. There seems to be a bamboozling number of awnings on the market...just wondering if there is anything I should particularly look for. I'd prefer one of...

Woohoo, Just driven up the M6 on a very busy Saturday. Managed to get a whopping 68.9 average mpg with my Focus. It's never been anything near that before, but I suppose there was no real place where I could put my foot down. What are your record average mpg figures, and with what cars have...

Hi, Just a thought about leaving your dog in the car - have you thought about getting a car crate? There's also a company that make attachments that can be fitted between the lock on the boot and the lock on the car meaning you can leave the lid open and still have a secure car. I think the...