Recent content by glake

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    to witter or not!

    no, not worried about detachable, just not sure if the extra cost for a witter is worth it?
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    to witter or not!

    just changed my trusty V70 for a Shogun. Shogun has no towbar. I want a witter bar, but is the extra cost worth it? p.s. does anyone want a metal dog rack for the V70? free to good home!!!
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    New here

    where you from if you looking to buy a static? get a tourer and enjoy this wonderful country to it's full! if you just stay in kent you will have no idea just how versatile and diverse this beautiful land is! gar
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    Lafuma

    wouldn't av anything else! can't keep the kids out of them, and love the cup holders and towels. oh, and by the way where else would you get a bag to hold the bag that the chairs came in?
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    Scooping the poop or not!!!!!

    got to be honest, i think people are 'barking up the wrong tree'. most people who coment on this forum are responsible and would clean up after their dog/s if they foul in an area that would be a problem! however, i agree with Chrisbee, if they s**t in the woods along with the bears what's the...
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    Large awning advice

    Hi Jason, after 4 years of using a midi awning we purchased an Inaca Elba just before christmas size is 1050. Appart from a few niggles, we are very pleased, its extremely versatile with the way you can alter panels and zip down blinds. It self tensions like the izzy's and ventura and we use an...
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    SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

    David, i would agree, the spare wheel carrier is a bit of a nightmare. I have only had to change my wheel once and luckily this was at home! I had to dangle the end of the caravan off the curb to allow me the clearance to drop the carrier. Like Ray, i don't use the carrier anymore, i put the...
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    Dog attack

    Having just got back from Dornafield it was great to see lots of kids enjoying the relative safety of the caravan site! I agree that your kids should be kept an eye on but to wander around following their every step doesn't even allow for you to pop into the van to get a drink and give the...
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    Angry aggresive people

    Stephen, you obviously have never pitched next to me! i am always saying no to my kids! problem is they take no notice!! gar
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    Dog attack

    Hi John, i too have children who love dogs, and no matter how much i drum it into my youngest that she must not go up and stroke any dogs unless the owner is with them and says its ok, cos not all dogs are as friendly as ours she still does it. I got bitten badly by an alsatian last year, my...
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    the fairweather campers kids are back

    i have to agree with charlie's post of 11th April. It's all very well for people to say a topic has been done to death if they have been on this forum since sprite was an independant manufacturer! but for those of us who are relativly new, most topics are also new and our opinion and points are...
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    Poor old Sir Fred

    enough of this doom and gloom, i'm off to a site at ipplepen in devon for the easter! sod the credit crunch, sod the fact that my wife is being laid off, first days off in seven weeks so i for one am going to relax and forget, and then get on with life when i return to cardiff! enjoy your hols...
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    Driving related pet hates

    mike, as a volvo driver i would agree with your post. BMW's and all performance cars on the outside, more medicure cars for the middle and us 30's family people who nothing else to do but 'toddle along in no particular hurry as work has been a hussle anyway and so with my caravan in tow i don't...
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    Not having a good week

    hi nigel, we bought an Inaca Elba just before christmas. All the bits where there but after putting it all together at our first trip in february it was impossible to fit the awning back into the bag provided unless we completely dismantled all the panels. I know some will say this is what you...
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    Poor old Sir Fred

    would love to have spent day on golf course, but had to work to pay for the houses sir fred allowed me to buy! may not be rich now,but thanks to the availability of credit my future looks ok. not good for savers,but those of us that are still trying to get there it has been a good time! i agree...