Recent content by GrahamSouthBrum

I thought that Geist only started selling caravans about 6 years ago They are made by LMC and another German manufacturer whom I can not remember especialy for the UK market, and were badged as Geist

Yes get back in the kitchen

I was informed that France put 10% bio in their derv and that the UK was to put 5% in this year and 10% next year

Hi Clubman Just been looking at the MC at Carentan. Does it get much noise from the road network

We use the municipal site at Valognes (about 15 miles from Cherbourg), We use it on a regular basis heading to/from the ferry. The toilet/shower block is perfect and you are only a 2 min walk from the town where you can get fast food or eat at a resturant. The site is located on the north side...

Yes trucks have the same problems at MSAs Free for two hours, then around

There's no need to weigh the caravan, Ray, as the ratio is calculated on the basis of its MTPLM, not its actual weight. Lutz I must beg to differ with you. I feel that every one should weigh their caravan every now & then. I have a Burstner that grosses at 1600kg including a 235kg payload. By...

Why not use the ground sheet that nature intended, grass The use of most ground sheets wreck pitches for others that follow

To everyone that has the Al-ko spare wheel carrier I wish good luck. If you need to use it, you will have to park in the middle of the road to get at the spare. I have just bought an air jack from Draper. It conects to the exhaust to inflate. I have not had chance to test yet

I would have thought that your starting point would be to find out the weights of the estates & see if they are a towing match for your caravan My preference would be Volvo having towed with 740 940 850 and V70 before getting a 4x4 If I could afford it XC90 would be top of my list

We are going from Cherbourg good roads no tolls. Nationwide cards no commision :o)

We will be using the municiple at Valognes about 15 miles south of Cherbourg. Exelent toilet/shower block and town

See my answer in cant remove my AL Ko

The only recomended way to jack the van is as Paul has already stated is position the van on ramps etc and whilst still attached to the car, jack up the required wheel. This is the only safe way to jack a van and prevent the van rotating Then unhitch the van and level back to front

Hi Lutz, I think you must have mist one of Sams posts, where she says that she ment 65kg not 65%, and some thing about a blond moment :o)