Recent content by Ian_5040589

Sam, You don't need to name the dealer - I used my 'loaf' and googled Mansfield & caravans.... Can't help but agree with Dustydog here - if they are offering you a refund take it and run. Don't forget you'll need to go back for warranty issues and servicing so its better to find out...

Hi Marcus, Welcome to caravanning! I have a 2003 53 plate 4Motion sport saloon. I've had it from new and its covered 29000 trouble free miles. Service costs are low and other than having a new cambelt at 4years old there have been no other bills - its still on the original tyres. Towing wise...

Wouldn't touch a Bailey with the proverbial barge pole! We currently have a Swift and you cannot compare the two. Where Bailey had left rough edges and didn't fix things on properly, Swift went the extra yard with a much better finish. The exterior paint finish is much better on the Swift and...

Thanks for comments everyone (been away in the van and only just logged back on).

Thanks for the comments everyone, I'll print these off and pass them on to FIL. I'm sure they'll inspire him as he's itching to get back in the van though he's only been back at home for 1 day! Rgds Ian

Father in law is a keen caravanner and unfortunately last Saturday suffered a heart attack. Fortunately he is now out of hospital and slowly on the mend but he is worried about being able to continue caravanning - fetching water, emptying waste, hitching up etc. First thought was to move to a...

Thanks Rupert, A38 it is then. I just need to organise the weather now!

Hi Henry - welcome back! We have a 2008 Swift Challenger 540 (nearside fixed bed)and absolutely love it to bits. We have had no issues with build quality and I would not hesitate to recommend!

We will be using Stover near Newton Abbot as a stopover for Cornwall next month. What is the A382 like for towing? I was thinking of using this from Stover as a direct route back to the A30 and on to Cornwall rather than going down the A38 and picking the A30 up after Bodmin. Any thoughts?

Just in time for the school holidays and rainy days in the van (if like us you are heading for UK sites this year)zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastores) are offering MB travel games on buy one get one free for just £5. I've just picked up Hungry Hippos, Guess Who, Battleships, Mastermind...

If you are a company car driver who claims mileage rather than has fuel provided for private use, new HMRC rates came into effect officially from today, although if you have a "nice" employer they may have adopted these a month ago. May help in view of recent fuel hikes. The web address is...

Patricia, Its all about opinions! We bought a Bailey from YC Leisure a couple of years ago. It was our last Bailey and I wouldn't be over confident about the dealer either! If you are set on a Bailey, try Robinsons Caravans at Chesterfield or Barrons (now Discover) at York who both sell...

When we put our porch awning up on our new van, I know that one side of it will cut across a window. I was planning on using sponges between the edge of the awning and the window to prevent scratching. Has anyone got any other solutions?

We have a Ventura Marlin and are really pleased with it. We swapped to the Ventura after our Bradcot "easy up" came down in Devon, damaging the van along the way. The Marlin is easy to put up, roomy, light and can be swapped from van to van. As a result you don't have the additional cost of...

Don't they measure the noseweight with the handbrake on - at which point any shred of credibility disappeared. I hate to be negative but have to agree what a complete waste of money.