Recent content by martin.

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    freelander spare wheel problem

    I used to have a Freelander aswell and found the spare wheel a pain in the back side, however by pure chance we found that if you parked on an angle with the back door slightly open you could hitch it up but sometimes it took that long it was easier to take the wheel off and leave it in the van...
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    Slane Castle ROI

    Going to have a break from the norm and go camping for a weekend to see Oasis at Slane Castle in Ireland, a bit too expensive for the caravan just for a couple of days. Can we find a campsite anywhere near it? NO. They don't allow camping on site as it's classed as a festival so they want you...
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    Long term pitches

    Winsford Cheshire that is.
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    Long term pitches

    Does anyone know of sites in and around the winsford area that will put you up for approximately 3 months at a time without charging you the earth, probably looking around april time. Thanks.
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    Funny Youtube Video

    Saw this on telly the other night, cracked me up. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kwxvOKuLUQ0&feature=related
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    Cleaning the roof

    I use a double ladder, half to get up and lay the other half across so it's resting on the edges of the van, plank of wood over the rungs and hey presto, a walkway.
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    Our caravan has gone!!

    Sorry for your loss Lynn, will keep an eye out for you on my travels, I think stern words are in order for your storage people, supposed to be secure.
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    Removing glue from caravan windows

    Good old furniture polish, spray on, leave for a couple of minutes, wipe off, lovely job.
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    Lewis Hamilton,World Champion

    I'm not going to congratulate Lewis until atleast christmas, the FIA have done everything in their power to prevent him from winning this championship I feel there's a big "BUT" coming along, probably still a stewards inquiry going on somewhere, 5 times they have punished him this season i'm...
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    Forget Jonathan Ross, what about Clarkson?

    Did you realise yourself that it was the anniversary or did that all fall into place when it was mentioned by someone else.
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    Forget Jonathan Ross, what about Clarkson?

    http://trucknetuk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=37781 People may want to read the rest of the forum aswell as only a very small amount of people took offence to what was said or inferred, the general reaction is very tongue in cheek but a damn good laugh. As for Ross and Brand, they attacked an...
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    Who's Idea Was It To Buy A Jag

    Ok hands up my fault, maybe I should of thought a bit more about the title of this thread, i've nothing against Jaguars, I think they're a lovely car and wouldn't mind one myself. I'm not attacking newbies, we were newbies once and do appreciate help even now if needed and we're always happy to...
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    France

    lecroc We were there last August and it is a great place, maybe they have done it up since you were last there, a lot can change in 5 years, people were friendly, shop was good, didn't go in the bar as we don't drink, stayed at the van and played games with the kids(teens), everyone we spoke to...
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    Speeding in France, Must read

    What they are actually after is that we get points on our licence aswell as a fine.
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    Speeding in France, Must read

    Transport authorities in France say they intend to drive through new European rules to stop foreign motorists putting their foot down with impunity. The worst culprits are the Germans, followed by the British and Italians. "Too many traffic violations go unpunished" with many foreigners having...