Recent content by Karen_374313821

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    santa fe

    We had to get an alko tow bar to suit our van
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    portable washing machines

    I have a twin tub also and find in invaluable when you have kids. My son is a muck magnet and when away for longer than a few nights I would have so much washing when I would get home. the twin tub takes a bit if time but at least you can do it in the comfort of your own van and a hell of a lot...
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    Southern Ireland

    Hi We booked our ferry with the caravan club. We were travelling Dublin to Holyhead with just the car and then same route home but with car and caravan.This worked out at
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    A Big Thankyou

    While attending the Caravan and Boat Show in the NEC we decided to subscribe to the Practical Caravan mag. As we had only brought hand luggage on our flight we couldn't bring home our AutoGlym free gift. When we asked if it could be posted to us we were told they could not guarantee we would get...
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    ireland

    Not if you come to N Ireland! The sites here are much cheaper than in the south and mainland uk
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    touring to ireland

    Hi Lance, There are many great sites in North and South of Ireland which are great for kids. Most sites need to be booked well in advance during peak season. When do you plan to travel? Have you decided on a route? Sites in the south tend to be a bit more expensive than in the north as they...
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    Cadac BBQ spares

    Hi Bob, Here are the details of Cadac in Bristol. I have had to contact them concerning my own Cadac and they were very helpful sending me the new parts the very next day. You may be better trying to phone them as you will get immediate help. Karen Cadac Europe Bv UK Sales Office 2...
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    cadac customer service phone number?

    Hi Steve , This is the number I contacted I got if from the website 0117 9866643 Hope you have better luck on the phone. Karen
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    cadac carri chef deluxe- uneven heat?

    Hi Steve, We had what is known as a light back or flash back. When I turned the Cadac off there was a noise and then a few mins later we noticed the plastic shield and knob in flames and was melting. Cadac have said this has happened before but usually the connector has only been tightened by...
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    cadac carri chef deluxe- uneven heat?

    We recently bought a Cadac and had a problem with it. We contacted Cadac directly they were excellent. The service we received was second to none. They were more than efficent and went out of their way to help us. Hope you have the same experience.
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    Cadac bbq.....????

    A word of advice always make sure that the connection from the gas to the cadac is screwed tightly with a spanner or plyers. We had an accident with our Cadac on Tuesday night where there was a light back and it ignited the plastic casing around the ignition button. Having tightened the nut with...
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    satellite or not

    We purchased the "in a box system" on a wim and if we had of thought about it I think we would have just bought a dish and a sat finder etc. As far as setting up is concerned sometimes my hubby gets it first time within seconds and other times he could spend an hour or more and maybe still not...
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    satellite or not

    We have the system in a box from maplin although we do use our sky box with it instead of the freesat box. We wouldn't be without it as we have a 6yr old who is up a 7am and it entertains him so we can get an hour or 2 more in bed. I also like to watch the soaps and hate when the reception is...
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    Cadac bbq.....????

    Hi Terry, We recently got a Cadac Carri Chef Delux and think it's fantastic. We have made pancakes for breakfast, a full english and done a few steaks on the griddle. I have also used the skottle pan for paella, currys and cassroles. It is not difficult to clean although you may need to take it...
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    memory foam toppers

    Hi Maddy, We have just purchased a new memoryfoam topper for our fixed bed from Dunelm Mills. Double size cost