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    southern ireland touring

    Hi,has anyone been to southern ireland and recommend any good sites,preferably next to water as we have an inflatable rib.we have booked the rosyth/belfast ferry and plan to travel down the west coast. cheers.
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    Bailey customer service

    Hi all, Just to let you know about some excellent customer service from bailey.I sent an email to ian at baileys customer services explaining that whilst on holiday in norfolk in our pageant Burgundy 2006 model the cooker lid exploded while it was open with a pan on the rear ring.Now i know...
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    shock absorbers

    hi all, I have a bailey burgundy 1450kg and fitted red shockers in about 15 minutes for both sides and did not need to remove wheels.Its a bit tight having to crawl under but not to bad.Top of shocker was fitted to the middle hole and measurements all matched to spec.
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    bailey peagent owners

    hi pete,it was a mondeo hatchback 2002 model and only had 29000 miles when i sold it.When towing there were 2 adults a zodiac inflatable,large outboard,awning and everything else associated with a fortnights holiday. I forgot to add that the crv cdti is low emissions for the size of car and i...
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    bailey peagent owners

    hi pete,I have a burgundy s5 and used to tow it with a mondeo 2.0 tdci and had no problems,and then bought a Honda crv 2.2 cdti {2006 model 55 plate} which tows it no problems and very good fuel economy ie 42 mpg solo and 28 towing.Only bugbear is you have to remove spare wheel to hitch up but...
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    Reliability recommendations

    Hi Beej, HONDA CRV DIESEL.If you can stretch to one of these,go for it.I have driven all the competitors and there is no competition!.I had a 05 reg x trail for one day and the turbo and oil cooler blew so i took it back and swapped for crv and its been great. good luck!
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    CRV (OLD SHAPE)

    Hi homee,I have a 06 crv diesel and tow a bailey burgundy 1450 kg and have towed all over scotland.It tows brilliantly and returns 42 mpg solo and 28 mpg with the caravan on.Road tax is a reasonable
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    19" lcd flat screen combined tv/dvd /freeview

    They have just getting these Technica pro tvs in tescos for £229 and the picture is great.They are all black come with a stand and are wall mountable. HD ready and with built in freeview digital and analogue tv and are 12v DC powered through a transformer.Have tried the dvd and the quality is...
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    Bailey Series 5s...any leaks yet?

    hi,other clive, we have a series 5 burgundy and on being checked at first service they found water ingress [30%] at the rear,above the bed.Before going in for a reseal i checked it with a damp meter and could find only normal readings?.I took it in anyway and they did the reseal.Other than...
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    Damp in a van les than one year old

    We bought a bailey pageant burgundy series 5 {06 model} last feb and its just had its first service.Received a phone call to say they had found water ingress at 25-35% across the roof panel.It has to go back in to Barrons for remedial work and to say we are disgusted is an understatement. We...
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    mondeo towing

    Hi michael,I have a mondeo 130bhp and a bailey burgundy 1400kg and tow all around west coast of scotland and it tows brilliantly.The power and acceleration is great and mpg is very good.My friends and relatives also chose the mondeo and are equally chuffed.Hope you enjoy.
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    Burgundy water pump

    Hi philip, I had the same problem on my burgundy and i cured it by adjusting the pressure switch.It tells you how in your manual.
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    Maplins satellite in a suitcase

    hi denise, The system we are on about comes as a complete system,and you can get dozens of freeview channels,and bbc and itv.I have noticed that Lidls have the kit for sale at
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    Maplins satellite in a suitcase

    hi icemaker, glad you got it working,i am just a bit miffed that i paid
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    Maplins satellite in a suitcase

    hi icemaker, have used this system with a very good picture on a site at haltwhistle (central england).I suspect that you have not tuned the box into the astra 28 satellite on your menu.I know because i done exactly the same,even though the instructions say they are automatically selected.