Recent content by loftyboy

Stephen. you could always retrain as a teacher yourself, spend all that money on a degree and do something positive rather than standing on your soap box. My wife is a deputy head and i lecture at a university. I fully support the whole action taken by the NUT & UCU. If more people took a...

Hello all. What Stephen and some others fail to realise that teachers rightly deserve more than the minimum wage. All teachers have invested heavily in higher education, with most at least educated to MA or post graduate level. Such qualifications are no longer paid for by the tax payer, the...

Hi all. Just return from a weekend in wales and had a great time. However our car broke down apparently the earth came loose and it basically stopped. waited for over two hours until a very nice man fron the RAC came and fixed it in two minutes. I did feel very stupid, but also very relieved...

Hi Michael. I too looked at the VW along with others last year when we got our new bessi. A good powerfull unit and very comfortable. in the end we went for the Porche Cayenne. Absolutly bril car but incredibly thirsty. Good luck.

Yes i did thanks brum. And we had a great time dispite the weather. And if you are ever near north wales pop over and i will let you sample the leather seating.. You may also like to now my brother has got the bessacar and the new jeep commander.. Yes its true people actually do by these...

true Giovanni, toyota do make reliable cars, but do you really choose reliability over enginering beauty and and history of automotive excellent... plus its a porsche man. Lets be honset if you had a free choice between the two you seriously cannot tell me you would'nt go for the porsche...

Hi Timothy I see your point, but a landcruiser is still just a toyota. Where the Porsche is a Porsche. I think that says it all! Porsche!Porsche!Porsche! Loftyboy

My wife has had one for 9 months now and its is a superb car. We dont use it to tow with however, But it drives solo exceptionally well. A very capable and comfortable car.. Quite expernsive service costs.. Tony

Hi all, Just thought I would let you all know how i am gettin on... I made the final decision on my new tug today and I have settled for the Porsche Cayenne 4.8ltr V8. cannot wait.. Sorry to all you eco warriors and 4x4 protesters. Happy caravaning.. Loftyboy

Hi all, just need some advice. We have just ordered our new van a Bessacar Cameo 645 with the full leather and air con options. Due to the massive MTPLW and the additional options added on, We are goin to need a change of tug. Two possible contenders the new Range Rover Vogue or the Landcruiser...

Just getting van ready for our xmas break, off to scotland.. Only one big problem. I have lost the red retaining screw for my bull dog stabilizer. I cannot find a replacement one due to the xmas holidays most caravan shops have closed.. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ive been to B&Q to...

Hi Lynn. What modle / year is your Carens? Also whats the MPLW of your van? Loftyboy

Hi Carol yes we used it to tour france four five weeks. Nothing but praise for the handling and ability of the car. Excellent MPG and it seems to have no problems with the Ranger (1325 MPLW) in tow, even in 6th gear. make sure you go for the self leveling rear suspension. let me know if you...

Hi all. just planning our summer 2006 trip to france. Last year we spent the best part of five weeks in the vendee. Kids loved the area so we are returning again. We are looking at two site as possibilties Sequioa park and pins parasol... has any body been to either sites. Your comments good or...

Hi all just changed my car to the new mondeo... Has anybody got any tips or advice about its towing ability. We have a new Bailey ranger 550/6. The two make a dead on 85% match, but any comment would be much welcome. Regards Tony