Recent content by John_5040664

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    Bailey Ranger Taps

    Has anybody else had a bad time with the taps fitted to their Bailey Ranger? We've had a Bailey Ranger 470/4 since 2002, using it for our summer breaks and the odd school holiday. The tap in the bathroom now leaks, but only enough to switch the pump on every every 5 minutes or so for a short...
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    Where are you going for easter and why.

    We're off to Ferry Meadows in Peterborough. Handy for a lake with watersports, steam railway, cycling and history in the area. Can't wait! John
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    eurotunnel

    Used the tunnel last year. Good experience, but the information screens inside the building were not updating efficiently. Trains were leaving with spaces while the customers inside were not being called forward. This happened going out and coming back. John
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    Germany campsites

    We stayed here 2 years ago - lots of family facilities and well run. Got the train (cheap, clean and double-decked) to Lake Titisee and had posh tea with Black Forest gateau. Booking is essential. www.camping-kirchzarten.de John
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    Windsurf Site, France

    Please can anybody recommend a campsite in France where you can walk to a windsurf hire centre from the pitch? I had a lovely family hol last year at camping La Rive near Biscarrosse, but would love to find somewhere new and perhaps not so far south.
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    Fridge not working on 12v - how do I find the fault?

    I haven't sifted through all the replies to this problem, but I have a suggestion that might help. I used to get a similar fault until my father in law suggested that I check that the prongs on the connecting plug haven't closed up and broken the connection. They open up sufficiently if you...
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    Hirzburg Camping, Freiburg

    Has anyone been to Hirzburg Camping in Freiburg, Germany. I've heard access is by a steep hill - is this true and need I be worried?
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    chip tuner

    I'm considering fitting a tuning chip to my 2 litre, 90 bhp diesel Picasso. Are these chips worthwhile, and does anyone have any personal experience or tips that they could pass on? Cheers John
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    Costa Verde Spain

    Large, busy site. Quite crowded and small pitches BUT excellent location with direct access to beautiful, unspoilt beach makes this a winner. Toilet blocks immaculate.