Recent content by mdssas@msn.com

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    Vet in Chateauponsac, France

    We are currently making our way back to the UK from Spain and wondered if anyone knows if there is a vet in or around Chateauponsac that is familiar with the UK pet passport scheme. We are hoping to get the dog sorted out here rather than hanging around Calais for a few days Many thanks Martin
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    hotel bal

    Does anyone have any further info regarding the Hotel Bal site. We are booked in here next month with T/A 'van and are wondering if pitches and the access wil be suitable. Many thanks
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    Awning Cleaning

    Thanks for the info but was wondering if possible to clean it ouselves.
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    Awning Cleaning

    Hi, can anybody help me please. Our caravan has been on a seasonal pitch this summer with the awning left up. This has been great however we now have the problem of cleaning the awning as it has been under a tree all this time. The roof is ok, but the fabric rear panel and corner is quite...
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    European cover on car insurance

    thanks all have gone with caravan club resonable quote and a full six months european cover.
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    European cover on car insurance

    Can anyone help us, our car insurance is up for renewal and as we are planning to travel around Europe for 6 months we are looking for European cover for this length of time. The maximum we have found is 90 days, on asking advisor if this could be extended was told he didnt know the answer but...
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    Tow bar for Land Rover Discovery

    I am of the same opinion that the fixed tow bar looks like a pigs ear and did not want to have it fitted. I think i will go for the detachable and keep it all looking neat and tidy.
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    Tow bar for Land Rover Discovery

    We have just purchased a discovery tdv6 to tow our swift conqueror 630 twin axle and need to get a tow bar fitted. having spoken to the dealer about this they were unsure if the standard detachable would allow the van to sit level or if I would need to fit a multi height version. I would be...
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    tow car

    my presant tow car is a 2.0 tdci mondeo on a 52 plate.on starting from cold the engine seems to miss/hesitate when you first pull away.also on the odd occasion it will do this when warmed up.has any body else experianced this or know what the problem is.
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    tv turntable

    i have since removed the turntable it was held in place with what looked to be silicon sealant. i used a hairdrier to warm up the sealer and then gently pulled the tunrtable off.it left beind a small amount of silicon on the shelf which i cleaned of with white spirit.
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    tv turntable

    i am led to belive that the turntable for the t.v. in our swift caravan is held in place with double sided tape.i would like to remove it so a microwave can be put in its place. has any body had any experiance of doing this,if so how was it done without doing any damage.
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    heating

    We are about to spend some winter months in our caravan, can any one recommend suitable heating for the awning,either electric or gas.Mainly to be run at night to prevent the cold and damp.
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    gas cylinders

    we are new to caravaning and just getting to grips with all the various kit etc. our caravan was supplyed with a blue 7.5kg gas cylinder, do we have to continue to use this type or can we use the red cylinders.if not what is the difference.
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    Quantum Terry Trailer

    Gary, thanks for your comments, think we had better stick with the van we have for the time being.
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    Quantum Terry Trailer

    I have seen a Quantum Terry trailer home on a site and wondered if anybody can give any information regarding dealerships for this type of home. Thanks.