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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.
    I agree that crawling speed and full control is important. I know the questions is about EV’s, but to emphasise the problem. This is...
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    Jcloughie reacted to Hutch's post in the thread Door window not sealed with Like Like.
    What's the chance, if Mel's suggestion doesn't work, about removing the door and taking it to the dealership. Could you secure the...
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    Jcloughie reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Manual or Automatic ? with Like Like.
    Careful now John calling it a “ foot operated hand brake” could make you a target for hilarity.
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.
    It depends. I have had just 5 auto cars. Starting way back with a Morris Marina, so not very up to date. The SsangYong 2015 was...
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    Jcloughie reacted to Mel's post in the thread Door window not sealed with Like Like.
    Have a search on the Approved Workshop Scheme ( AWS) for a Coachman approved mobile tech near your van. They may be approved to carry...
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.
    My example referred to a 1960’s car. Regarding the ‘front clutch’. It felt just like a manual with a slipping clutch. I dare say that...
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Door window not sealed.
    Is it a fixed or much more unusually, an opening window? John
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.
    Actually Torque converter gearboxes DO have clutches. Many years ago a friend had a Ford Corsair Auto that seemed to slip. We took it...
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.
    But can they be slow and controlled is what I think the OP is asking. I have driven a few EV loan cars. They have all been very...
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    There are a number of different makes of direct to caravan hose systems. It's important to understand that like the strength of...
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    Jcloughie reacted to borderbilly's post in the thread Manual or Automatic ? with Like Like.
    Yes, and thats why you all keep coming to visit us :D
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    Jcloughie reacted to Beachball's post in the thread One liners, Humour with Like Like.
    Look i did not know it could be deleted that a new one to me but thanks for the suggestion i appreciate it
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    Jcloughie reacted to Challenger's post in the thread New to us with Like Like.
    Well, the Challenger 480 has gone, and we pick up the new van tomorrow. It's a 2020 Swift Eccles 560 . SWMBO finally found the...
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    Jcloughie replied to the thread FIRST VAN RECOMMENDATIONS.
    Having had both types of heating, I would prefer the Alde. However. I would not make it a high priority. Speed of heating is neither...
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    Jcloughie reacted to Beardy's post in the thread FIRST VAN RECOMMENDATIONS with Like Like.
    I'll be honest and say that I very rarely reverse my caravan, probably twice in the last year. I would recommend you look for one with a...