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    Mel replied to the thread Underbed table storage.
    I am al relative fit and active, but for me, the issue wasn’t so much strength, but height. I am not tall ( some would even say...
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    Mel reacted to Dustydog's post in the thread Trigger Warnings?? with Like Like.
    Whatever happen to satire ? Don’t these “today” people read Chaucer and Shakespeare? The programmes mentioned were legendary and...
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    Mel replied to the thread Underbed table storage.
    We had a grande Messina with the table under the rear island bed. The table was a swine to get out. Not only did you have to slide and...
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    Mel replied to the thread Renting a cottage.
    Take it. Try it for a year and if it doesn’t work then sell the Buc. Our experience of being seasonal was really great. Mel
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    Mel reacted to Saxo Appeal's post in the thread Swift Bathroom Tap spout popped off with Like Like.
    @Mel Spot on Mel, I lined up the spout with the tap as you said, and gave it a real big press. The spout which fell off pushed up...
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    Mel reacted to Danddandy's post in the thread Caravan brakes/ motor mover with Like Like.
    Prof, I could hear you typing before you pressed the send button. On I topic you have commented previously, I am the caravan...
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    Mel replied to the thread Swift Bathroom Tap spout popped off.
    This is a common issue on Swift taps. They seem to have a contractual obligation to pop off. First of all dry the tap end and the popped...
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    Mel replied to the thread Renting a cottage.
    There is a massive shortage of affordable rental properties in this country. This is multi factorial but one factor is the growth in...
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    Mel reacted to Jcloughie's post in the thread Albus. Aren’t guide dogs wonderful. with Like Like.
    A couple of years ago we sponsored a guide dog puppy for two of my great grandchildren. We are so pleased to see his graduation...
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    Mel reacted to Beachball's post in the thread Does your Van talk to you? with Like Like.
    My 2008 Abbey caravan is so silent since sold
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    Mel reacted to Bob_5041432's post in the thread Truma Saphir RC with Like Like.
    I wrote a report on the Saphir sometime ago and cautioned everyone on the noise that the compressor makes outside the caravan when it...
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    Mel reacted to Gafferbill's post in the thread Does your Van talk to you? with Like Like.
    Mine does! Same every time..... "Can I have more money please"
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    Mel replied to the thread Caravan Insurance companies.
    I am not with Ripe so cannot comment from experience, but I did look at them when our renewal came up. The reviews by folks who actually...
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    Mel reacted to timofleeds's post in the thread Essential spares with Like Like.
    Thank you to all. We did not take spare jockey wheel ( I was only thinking the actual wheel not the whole thing ) or hitch pads. We...
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    Mel replied to the thread Another Tow Car/Solo Car Question.
    Our Mercedes GLA 220d has a max towing capacity of 1500 kg which is probably a bit limiting in terms of the vans you are looking at...