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I am planning our first trip to France in September to the Loire Valley. Needless to say I have not clue on where to stay and how to get there. Their is only my wife and myself and we are looking for a site with good amenities and hopefully a pool /resturant. I also have a twin axle which I...

I am looking for a cavan site on the north side of Bristol (10 miles max)but want to stay there for about 2 mths. I have looked in number of magazines and directories but there does seem to be much around in this area the ones that are wont let you stay longer than 3-4 wks., hence this posting...

Hi Graham I went through the Caravan Club May Day because I found out that existing recovery cover I had did not cover the caravan. Within 4 weeks of taking the May Day cmprehensive cover out, I took my brand new twin axle, all 8m of it to Deveon for our summer holiday and enroute due to a...

I am seriously thinking of changing out my standard caravan power supply for a more sophisticated which will ensure my battery is always in top form so I can get the best out of my caravan mover. Can anyone recommend such a unit, where and how much they paid for it and are they easy to change...

Hi James, I purchased a Compass 640 twin axle a couple of months ago and had the same concerns as you, however I found towing it a dream behind my Sorento auto, the two are a perfect match. I have a powrwheel mover fitted and I must admit it is different to a single axle, in the way it...

I have just purchased a twin axle, all 7.5m of it and I am concerned at problems I may encounter when boarding a channel ferry. Can anbody advise if they have ever experienced problems when crossing the ramp from the shore to the ferry and vice versa with regards to the rear overhang of a...

I would appreciate hearing about your holiday when you return. Thanks John D

It seems a long time off but I have to start putting the plans into place for my 2006 holiday. My wife and I (No Kids)are keen to visit Lake Garda in June for 3 weeks total holiday time, but have never ventured outside the UK with the caravan before. I have a Rallye 640 twin axle towed by a...

Can anyone please advise how I can check the output voltage to the caravan battery from the car via the grey socket? Can it be done without the car be done without the car being connected to the caravan? Thanks, John D

I have used a Specalized Cover the last two winters,the caravan comes out perfect every time and I would certainly recomend one. Just make sure the van is clean when it goes under, follow the instructions re protection of sharp corners and make sure the cover is secured properly. Mine cost about

Can any one please advise if it is worth fitting a pnuematic jockey wheel when using a motor mover. Also any problems experienced with pnuematic wheels. Thanks, JohnD

Maybe Practical Caravan could help out here!!!! John

I have to replace my leisure battery and have been advised by my local caravan agent that it is now illegal to carry a 110amp battery in your external battery box. If you require a battery of this size it is to be carried inside the caravan and the connected prior to use. The max size...

I am about to take possoession of a twin axle in a couple of weeks time and I am concerned at leveling the van across its width. I have checked the leveling blocks I have for my single axle and they are to long to fit between the first and second wheel of a twin axle. Can any one who has a...