Recent content by lunar2000

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    Essential equipment to get started for first time van owners?

    Hi Gavin, One thing not mentioned, and I think is most essential is a Fire Blanket, Fire Bucket and/or Fire extinguisher. I carry all of the above ( belt and braces ) but any one of the above would be better than nothing. Enjoy, Pop
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    Jockey Wheel Clamp for Aerial Mast

    Brian, One easy way to stop your mast swaying in the wind. If you have any of the screw type pegs, or even long hammer in type. Drive one into the ground under the pole , leaving about 3 inches exposed and this will hold the pole in position at the base. I have used this methode for some time...
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    practical caravan file download??

    Hi Alan, I for one can't remember seeing any request to download a file before getting into the forum. I would do a double check for spyware, virus, and Trojen horse etc, I will watch with interest at any other replies you may get on this subject, regards, Pop
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    brakes

    Allan, I have a Lunar LX2000 462 and used to have it serviced at the main dealers. After getting fed up with grease dropping off the van, onto my new block paved drive. I decided to get a caravan mobile fitter. What a difference! Van was serviced on my drive without a spot of grease being...
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    Water in front locker

    Colin, As far as I know it is normal to get water into the front locker, as stated by others on the forum. What is not normal is for the water to hang around for any time. Do you see any holes low down under the gas bottles? These are at the lowest point and should, unless blocked, allow any...
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    Does anyone bother

    Colin, Have you got that in writing?
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    Packing away the awning - help

    Ewan, If you can get yourself an Isabella awning bag you will be amazed on how easy it is to pack away your awning, along with curtains and skirt all in one bag. A bit pricey but well worth the money as you will be able to lay the bag beside the awning as you roll/fold it to get the correct...
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    Eurovent porch awning

    Hi, I need to renew the rubber suckers on the steel poles and can't find a phone number for Eurovent.They don't have a web site as far as I can see. The suckers on the Eurovent fit inside the poles and are as near to flush with the end. I have tried using the grey type rubber suckers that are...
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    Fully serviced pitches

    Jacqui, In my experience with fully serviced pitches they have always had the following: 1 A mains water tap with just a hose tail. I always carry a universal hose fitting which has a hose clip on rubber and it will fit most taps. 2 I also carry a mains (water) fitting for my 40 ltr aquaroll...
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    Wind up torches

    should have said the light is even better than most torches as the circle of light is even all over, no dark patches ( rings )on the subject that you want to see. Hope that makes sense? Pop
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    Wind up torches

    Lisa, We have three wind up torches prompted from the time that my battery torch let me down when I needed it most. Two of the larger torches have five leds and even charges your mobile phone in an emergency. You can even listen to the radio (fm)only and one has a panic alarm fitted. Try...
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    Porch Awning Advice

    Hello Anita, It appears that everyone must be away this weekend soaking up the sun :-) possible reason why you had no replies to your request for info on porch awnings. My experience with porch awnings is limited to Eurovent with steel poles, also Ultima 260 which is easy to put up but I find...
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    Creaking Alko

    Richard, Hope this helps? I used to have the same problem on my caravan/Alko hitch ( even the paint was removed and i cleaned the ball with white spirit). It still groaned until I realised that if I traveled in wet weather the noise stopped. Could it be that once the pads are dry and white...
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    nose weight

    Should be 'Their tyre pressures on the car and van' I don't think I have ever seen anyone letting the rear tyres down on arrival at site, and/or blow them up when leaving.
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    nose weight

    Or check there tyre pressures for that matter Graeme.