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Thank for the replies I thought the info I found was not correct much appreciated.

Hi can anyone please confirm the train weight ie vehicle and caravan/ trailer that the 2021 change in the towing law allows people who passed their driving test after January 1997 I think ? I am Just checking for my son. I think the train weight vehicle and caravan is a total 3500kg Many...

I have had the same issue with a few different plastic items that are not used regularly, I haveused some nail varnish remover (acetone) worked on most of the items.

Thanks for reply it is the Wraith 2 I am looking at hence my concern re trying to find out if the wheel has to be a certin orientation

Hi thanks for your reply, does the wheel have to be in a specific orientation for the lock arm to sit on the floor or can it locate in various orientations hope this makes sense. Thanks

Hi all I am I have an ALCO wheel lock the security shape is getting worn on both the receiver and the bolt and now it’s not easy to use plus I am getting board of jacking the caravan to get the wheel in the correct position to fit . I am look at replacing with either a Milenco Wraith 2 wheel...

Re MPG I barely do any real town driving , mostly country lanes A and B roads and Milton Keynes, plus Mway journey every 5 weeks 300 miles . I don’t do a lot of miles in the car per year, I am no boy racer but don’t drive slowly either the on board mpg is always around 40mpg goes up on a run ...

As you say it’s not black and white , I think the main issue is when the roads are quiet and should be free flowing inconsiderate drivers holding everyone else up for no other reason than not caring or being aware or poor road craft. Over the years I’ve heard people say things like , oh I can’t...

You will also see a similar situation driving in MK where are car will be in the right hand lane in the stretch of the dual carriageway between roundabouts for approx 1/2 mile to a mile driving well below the speed limit to turn right at the next or possibly the one after the next roundabout...

I tow a swift 550 single axle max weight 1495 with a 2.0d 180bhp Ford Kuga with a powershift gear box it tows the caravan much better than my manual 2012 2.0 xtrail 170bhp. Kuga’s are probably the least expensive main stream SUV . The powershift gearbox was sorted out after around 2015 I...

This was a solo trip, where numerous times mainly cars pulled out so they did not have to slow down or brake to overtake a slower vehicle or a vehicle joining the carriage way they were in ,but slowed down the traffic in the lane they pulled into often severely enough to cause the traffic...

Having been on a bit of a road trip today, a question came up. Whitest travelling on various motorways and major A roads with dual carriageways at the speed limit for the type of road overtaking slower traffic in the near side lane normally a few cars in succession the traffic was very light...

Hi thanks for replies , I was hoping not to have to bring the battery home and keep the battery charged when the caravan is not in use but I suppose it’s what I will have to do . Once the van is backed parked at home I can plug the EHU in so I don’t really want to get solar fitted on the van , I...

Hi all I would like some advise please , I think I need a new leisure battery just wondering which type would be best for me. My van is in storage for approx the next year due to doing some renovations at home , so I can keep it plugged in. I will only be using the caravan once or twice during...

Hi and greetings to caravaning , I have used a caravan cover ( various makes ) for over 10 years to help keep my caravan clean without any problems. I’m in the use a cover camp.