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    Also recently found ourselves in lane 3 when lane 2 unexpectedly became lane 3. Pulled over asap. However on two occasions on the same...
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    Mel reacted to Gagakev's post in the thread My van has disappeared! with Like Like.
    After years of being adamantly against my son has decided to become a member of the caravaning community He has loved his camping but...
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    Mel reacted to Anseo's post in the thread Multi meter with Like Like.
    With respect Elliot, you do not need the best, but feel free to spend many hundreds of pounds on one if you wish. :) I have an...
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    Mel reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Kia Sportage 2 Crdi 1.6 diesel auto with Like Like.
    That’s fine. You should have a payload available of 206kg. Be aware that if the van has been fitted with after market items such as...
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    Mel reacted to woodsieboy's post in the thread Excellent Service with Like Like.
    Whilst in France in June our awning became damaged by the wind, such that the Kadar strip was detached at one end for approx 20 inches...
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    Mel reacted to Guzzilazz's post in the thread Unicorn V Front window sunblind tip. with Like Like.
    Only discovered this today. The huge Bailey front window, when you try to retract the sunblind upward , it naturally finishes up with...
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    Mel replied to the thread Kia Sportage 2 Crdi 1.6 diesel auto.
    According to Google. The MPTLM ( Maximum Permissible Towing Laden Mass i.e. the van and all your stuff cannot weigh more than this) of...
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    Mel replied to the thread Kia Sportage 2 Crdi 1.6 diesel auto.
    Don’t stress about noseweight. There is so much discussion about it that new caravanners will want to sit in a darkened room and sob...
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    Mel reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Kia Sportage 2 Crdi 1.6 diesel auto with Like Like.
    Given the various figures being banded about I would put the ratio of kerbweight to MTPLM at between 87.5% and 89%. Either way that...
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    Mel reacted to Hutch's post in the thread correct friction pads? with Like Like.
    Just found this information. Difference between the 2004 and the 3004...
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    Mel replied to the thread Road route.
    Hi Neil star. Are you going on your own or do you have someone who can navigate; because that makes all the difference. My job as...
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    Mel replied to the thread Food grade water hose.
    You haven’t bought a new kettle have you? Got a horrid plastic taste in tea and coffee. Thought it was the site water ( we don’t fill...
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    Mel replied to the thread Winterisation.
    We don’t leave ours for long; but there are several vans at our storage compound that are a lurid shade of green, overlaid with grey...
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    Mel replied to the thread Upper Hurst Farm caravan site fire.
    How awful. Their facilities block was excellent. Hope they are insured and can get back on their feet again. Mel
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    Mel replied to the thread Start of an adventure.
    Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your house move. Lots of help on here. Post your questions with photos if you can. Mel