Recent content by Mary_374360420

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    Safe stapping places A59 A65

    That's great, thank you very much. Mary
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    Safe stapping places A59 A65

    We are visiting the Lake district next week. Traveling from Norfolk. We need to find a safe easy place to stop for coffee and with toilet facilities on the A59 between J47 (A1M) and Skipton, or/and the A65 from Skipton onwards. I can't see anything obvious on my map but have never travelled...
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    Roof lights opening whilst travelling

    Hi there We are having a problem with our roof lights. We have only started caravaning this summer and the second time we took the van out the roof lights popped open during the tow home. We made sure they were closed before leaving the site. The van is quite old but in good overall condition...
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    Age of caravan?

    Help please We have just purchased a used Abi Ace Rallyman.We were told that it is a 1990 van. However we have found something in the paperwork that suggests it is in fact 1988. There is a serial no on the plate (M3AB262796A) is there any way confirming the age. We bought the van privately so...
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    help please, buying older van.

    Thank you for your good advice and ideas. They are a great help. Mick & Mary
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    help please, buying older van.

    We are trying to buy our first caravan. We have been camping for years but would like a bit more comfort. We have a limited budget and therefore are looking at older vans late 80s- early 90s. As the vans are older quite often the person selling them does not know the weight or year of the van...
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    Single or twin electrics? New to all this.

    Thank you for you advice. I will have twin electrics fitted. Mary
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    Single or twin electrics? New to all this.

    Hi, Could anyone explain the pros and cons of single and twin electrics. After camping for several years we are going to buy a secondhand caravan and need to have a towbar etc fitted to our R reg Rover 1600cc. We are not sure what electrics to ask for. Also we use an electric hook up when...