Recent content by John_374354584

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    Caravan Batteries

    Thank you Very Much For info. John Wittman
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    Caravan Batteries

    Help please. How do I wire up 2 batteries in the Van so that they both charge together whilst driving and on site ?
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    Eastern European Cooker

    Just like to say "Thank You" to John L. Just what we wanted, bought one last night from info given. This sort of thing gives one a good feeling having received help from some one
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    Eastern European Cooker

    Help I've heard of an Eastern European Portable small cooker, I think it is Polish, or Czech.It is powered by a light bulb ?I think it weas reviewed in a Cara Mag Recently. If any one has heard of itI would appreciate its' name and where one can buy it. Heres in Hope.
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    Tunit units - advice please

    Yes you have to inform your insurance company.
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    Tunit units - advice please

    Sean I've just had a Tunit fitted to my 1999 Volvo V70, this has the Audi 2.5 litre engine fitted . The Car has done 185k , I had a K & N air filter fitted at the same time. The performance of the car in mid and top range is transformed. Tunit offer a fit and try, and if you don't like it...
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    MLTP

    Help does anybody know max weight of 1990 swift corvette please ?
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    Volvo, Touran or Merc?

    Ron, We tow with an old 2.5 litre V70 Diesel I've had petrol V70's, 940LP turbo's etc etc This is best ever at Legal speeds on m11 - m25 to work every day I get 60 mpg Towing about 35mpg Safe and secure.
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    Ld linesvBrittany ferries

    Allyson, We've Travelled both Britany & LD Le Havre or Caen in practical terms very little distance difference. Book Early for cabins on LD, If you use the sleeping seats they are very good and comfortable, well screened. REMEMBER if you use them Take Your Own Pillow and ear plugs essential if...
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    Proving Damage not your fault.

    Take them to "The small Claims Court" won't cost you a fortune.
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    departure time on sites

    I completely agree 10.00hrs is far to early to leave . I like to caravan at the weekend and I leave work and rarely get to site befor 20:00hrs So I actualy only get Saturday on site but pay for 2 days. By the By why are uk sites so much more expensive than equivelant French site, when their...
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    Seasonal pitches

    Sir you misconstrue I have not brought in the concept of right or wrong I just said I as a club member wasn't asked.
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    Seasonal pitches

    I've read all the comments so far and would just like to make these observations as a member of both cc and c&cc. Commercial sites do whatever they want. However club sites should do whatever the members want. I dont remember being asked if c&cc Club Members wanted Seasonal pitches,Holiday...
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    towing safely

    I'm fed up with sanctimonius remarks like " stick to the speed limit" as if 60mph is the be all and end all of what it is safe to do. Each european country has different speed limits in France caravan limits are the same as cars speed limits are arbitary. I have towed in france for 20 years and...
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    what car/caravan combo and what mpg are you getting

    2006 Bailey Monarch + Volvo V70 2.5 Diesel Towing 36mpg Solo at 56mph on Mway around 60 I use Cruise Control in both cases. The cruise control seems to make 2 to 3 mpg difference.