Recent content by LeicesterLad

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    2018 Vans

    Handy that my Hymer has two shower drain holes, front left and rear right, now whichever way we are slightly out of level the water will clear. We purchased our 2017 Hymer 580 Gl last July, the new 2018 models though more expensive are exactly the same !( I think may not be bothered about fads...
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    Going to france and tip of spain

    Hi Zoaman, Just a couple of questions regarding route and times. In the " early " hours towing from Cardiff to Folkstone ( is enough for one tow ) Do you intend driving from Cardiff to Clermont Ferrand none stop ( apart from tunnel ). Why not take the Portsmouth ferry. This is your...
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    Car mirrors

    +3 for the Aero. Is it just because they are for the leisure industry that they are so expensive, no way are they worth 60 odd quid. Happy caravanning.
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    Getting arund Rouen

    Hi oat, There should be no need to go " around " Rouen " just follow the autoroute stay on the main drag through the tunnel. Happy caravanning.
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    Top sites in Carmarthenshire?

    Ants Hill CP, Laugharne. ( Famous for Dylan Thomas ).
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    10,000 mile Caravan Challenge

    We purchased one of the last Newmarket produced CI brand Eccles Elites at the '95 show, so good we kept it five years, couldn't replace with another as Swift had IMO ruined the product. Happy caravanning.
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    Hello and thank you for adding me!

    Hi Gardener, Having owned many UK and now nine German manufactured caravans my choice would be as new a Hymer brand or an adria as new as possible. The winterisation in these 'vans is superior to the older UK 'vans and more suited to wintering in the coldest of weathers. Most have plumbing and...