Recent content by jon_5103124

Many thanks guys. I can but try, and your right they do fetch a few quid don't they. but holding good money isn't a bad thing when it comes time for a change. I sure beats the wife looking for handbags and shoes for a while. Jon

I'm looking for an Eriba Tritton or troll. 2 berth with awning or 3 with or without. Toilet washroom prefered. If any of you nice people out there know where I could find one, it would be much appreciated. Ps. Thanks Lutz the astra did tow the Elddis ( a ok ) thanks. We had a great bank...

Thanks again guys. My Astra is an 06 - spanking new, so I checked on the lowered suspension and that only comes on the 18 inch wheels, and then its only an option. So it looks like I could be in business after all. Will let you know how I get on, in the mean time thanks to you all for you...

Dare to be different, and stop worrying. I pick up an Astra Cabrio Saturday and it won't even pull my caravan. Doh! The petrol X trail will be great I'm sure. Slightly less power but quieter and not as messy when filling up. Enjoy

Nice debate guys. I have mailed vauxhall and many towbar companies. Guess what, in the small print on towing capacity it states that all models of the cabrio are good to tow except the ones with 17" and 18" alloys. They throw in the 17" alloys, air con, leather, cruise control ,foggs and...

Hi Sue, I'm a first timer also, don't get mad at the caravan, get even with the so called dealer. Did they state sold as seen etc? 1. Write down what your going to say - Don't loose your temper 2. Apply steady factual pressure on them - what are the issues 3. You want it all put right, or...

1.8 petrol Astra cabrio - new shape. 1300kg Eldiss wisp 450 - 1994 - 4 berth 1080 - maximum weight 15ft. It's the only car and only caravan I have. Based on weight I thought I had a match, as a novice reading these forums I'm starting to get nervous. Do I tow or sell the caravan? Opinions...

We have a springer spaniel, Charlie. He is 4 months old and loves to eat, carpets, curtains, shoes,clothes, mobile phones, shrubs, in fact anything but celery. So we've just purchased our first caravan, and I'm sure he will just love all the tastey fixtures and fittings. But what the heck, we...

Eddie, If it's still wet inside, I would tackle the cause of the leak first. You can buy a product called arbomast from most windscreen companies to fill behind your seal on the outside. would go around the entire seal, top side and bottom. Don't use silicone as it will make a mess and come...

Thanks Lutz, but the Astra comes with free fuel, and the wifes not so keen to have a towbar on her Hyundai? However I can't ignore your advise, what you say does make sense, if I put a flower on the wifes tow bar, do you think she'd notice it? Jon

eddie, I Noticed you on line. I'm new to all this, I just added a couple of post to towing saftey forum. If your still there could you have a look if at all posible? Jon

ps ladies and gents. The caravans body is 15ft, and I'm planning on keeping the roof up whilst towing... Hope you can help, 'm now stressing!

hi, I'm a novice reading your notes and have a question for you seasoned tourers. I've purchased an 1994 Elddis wisp 450 et showing a maximum load of 1080kg. the kerbweight of the car is 1300kg. Now the thing is, my car is an 06 plate Astra Cabriolet 1800 petrol on 17" low profiles. Tow bars...