Recent content by Jeffo

Anyone know where I can get extra scatter cushions for my Abbey Vogue? I want the same pattern as exsisting fabric in the van. I have tried searching on the official Swift site but it seems they can't be contacted direct only via dealers etc, is that my only option? Jeff

My current insurer (in the small print) states the van isn't insured while being towed, anyone know if it's covered on the car insurance or are we all to lose £10k plus should the unthinkable happen on our journey. Jeff

Just picked up a Jeep with a Bosal towbar with detachable towball. Has anyone had any experience of these, are they safe and solid enough for caravans? Jeff

Thank you both, I thought I was losing it for a while. Jeff

I'm trying to find the drain plug to empty the van for winter storage but I can't find it anywhere outside/under the van, am I being a bit thick or is it hidden too well? Jeff

I've been toying with getting a Kojack Lite Caravan jack, wondering if anyone has an opinion on this type, I mainly want one to aid levelling and to ease fitting an Alko wheel lock. Jeff

Does anyone use one of these to find the strongest signal (not satellite) and do they work with anologue and digital? Jeff

They seem very expensive for what they are but I like to put as many security bits & bobs as I can.

I'm getting a wheel lock for my year 2000 Swift Challenger 530se but the van is sited 150 miles from home and I can't find the wheel size in the manual or aftet googling, any help would be appreciated. Jeff

is there any risks in doing this, I have completed a CRIS check and there's no HP owing or not stolen etc but the seller will have no log book to hand over, any personal experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks for all your replies, I have spoken to a caravan service centre since my original post who were authorised by Avondale to repair the cracked panels when the faults were found, it seems that during the manufacture the panels were removed from their moulds too early leaving them brittle...

Would appreciate any advice as to buying a 2006 model of the above, been through it with a toothcombe, checking especially for cracks on outside panels, it is spotlessly clean, but what about obtaining parts seeing as Avondale no longer trade, it's a private sale so just want to make sure I...

The Water pump in my Swift Challenger 530se appears to be continually on making a humming sound even when all taps are turned off. I now have to turn the main pump switch on and off each time I want to draw water from any taps to avoid the continuous humming. It's hardly a major problem but...

What's the rule of thumb when buying a microwave to lug around, I don't want to pay the prices they charge for "specialist caravan" models when you can pick a normal, basic one up from Argos for £30, I've been told to look for the power input rather than power output when choosing. Any help...