Recent content by Merlin53

Thanks for the response, don't really know what the sealant material is, I would assume it's some compound of a silicone base. The photo shows the discolouring above the top of the windscreen.

Hi Folks, We have been trying to remove the spots and discolouring on the external beading of our Burstner motorhome with various detergents to no avail. The beading is not 'breaking down', it just appears to be discoloured probable due to weathering process in the winter. Is there any products...

Hi Prof, Thanks for the response, I assumed that the batteries once connected, would 'settle down' with the same voltage, and the total connected system would even its self out very quickly. There is a space for another battery to be placed along side the existing leisure battery, so it...

Hi Folks, We have just purchased a motorhome and hope to connect in parallel, the leisure battery from our PE caravan to the motorhome battery. (Both batteries are 12v). The motorhome has a solar panel which charges the leisure battery in the M/home. We are hoping that connecting an additional...

Go on to the EBAY web site and enter Isabella awning brackets, there is always options to purchase 2nd hand ones at a reasonable price. The link above could solve your problem. Isabella make this bracket which fits into the 'beading' on your awning, supporting your 'hooked' pole. They are the...

Is there a Freesat channel, we don't have SKY or Freeview 254 in our region (West Cumbria) !

This doesn't answer your post, but if I want an impartial report of a campsite, I always look up 'TRIPADVISOR' on the web. I have found that every campsite that I have queried in Europe, has been listed on their site. You also get the owners response to adverse comments, so it seems more fair...

I have been monitoring the ferry prices with the above carrier over the last week for sailings to France in August, returning mid October and I'm amazed at the prices for various days and times. The prices are 20% higher than last year even comparing with the CC ferry offers. With fuel prices...

Many thanks guys, all good information. We are looking at staying on the ACSI site 2619 at L'Estartit. Preferred route looks to be A26 to Troyes, then down on to the A6 Lyon, then the A9. Have heard that the route thru the A75 is very hilly, so would guess it might be wise to give this a miss at...

Many thanks Ray, Ideal information, We can start and formulate the plans for the route and over night stops. :)

Hi campers, Looking for some help in choosing the best route from the ferry port down thru France to the Gerona region in Spain. Would appreciate any contributions for campsites in France that are open all year, near the main routes. Intention is to average 250/300 miles per day, hopefully to...

Just read the post, all good advice, but it's important when you come to disengage the 13 pin socket from the car that you complete the turn anti clockwise until you hear the 'click'. That ensures that the socket has disengaged. Most problems occur because the socket hasn't been rotated far...

Many thanks, will do at the weekend. I do not have a multimeter but I do have a 12v bulb connected up that I use to see if circuits are 'live', so will have a go Watch this space!.

I started this post due to the fact that I stopped for an overnight stop, didn't want to unhook the car and electric cable, just wind down the steadies, and jump into bed. Unfortunately, after a lot of 'hassle' with Swift manuals etc, I gave up, and in the pouring rain, disconnected the car...

Hi Damien, Thanks for the post. I never travel with our fridge on (12 volt supply), so I am at a loss how 12v power from the car can effect the system if the ignition in the car is off, and the fridge is off. How also can 12v power from the car battery get to the fridge?