Recent content by MichaelE

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    Fuel economy

    Could you please share that info?
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    Whats your view 8ft wide caravans

    Only a few inches either side , which is fine only motorways and large A roads, issues on the smaller a roads, next time on site look down the sides of 8 ft vans and see the marks from the hedgerows? I followed a Disco towing an 8ft van around the Bridport area in the summer and he took the...
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    Nec October Show

    Freebies? pens and keyrings if you fill forms in , the days of free stuff is long gone.
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    Fuel economy

    I have never heard of low ash content in petrol/diesel and no company i know advertise this? A google search returns only petroleum ie crude? Oil yes and that is what is recommended for cars with dpf,s https://pmmonline.co.uk/technical/dpf-failure-the-five-main-causes/ .As all fuel is a base...
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    Nearly Bad News

    Sounds like all sorted pretty well. I always specify that my vehicle goes back to the manufacturers body shop
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    Found a new lead on my caravan

    Judging by the position and the type of connector Pault is correct as its the led connection for atc.this is to power the led not power the atc itself . This still takes its power from the car connections
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    Mercedes ML / GL 320 fuel consumption

    Even if you connect whilst the engine isnt running you still have a perminant live in the electrics
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    Caravan servicing

    Jees went i had to use a lawyer they charged me £135 an hr
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    Awning Rail Opening Tool

    You find it easier to kneel down and feed an awning in from the lowest point? With feeding from the from halfway up you have a better straighter feed of awning surely? Very difficult to feed a caravanstore in from the bottom?
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    Awning Rail Opening Tool

    I made one out of a metal ruler. I cut 3 equal lengths around 6 cms in length and clamped all 3 pieces together using rivets. The centre piece of ruler was set back 5mm,The outher pieces i filed the edges to round so they didnt dig into the awning rail.The end result made a sort of U shape . I...
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    More bad news about diesel cars

    Thats only if any manufactures are still producing diesel cars, Toyota the latest to drop them, Honda will be next. VAG group are struggling to get their diesels sorted , thats why Porsche have dropped them.Rumour mill is all big engined diesels will be dropped and only little 1.0 to 1.4...
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    More bad news about diesel cars

    If you want to feel how bad this diesel news gets , get a price for your car, used diesel values have dropped around 8% in the last 6 months
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    Sorento towbar advice

    If you look on PF Jones website its shows the types of towbar that can be fitted . It would give you an idea on looks , makes etc. I think they quote around £200 for a mobile fitter?
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    Aquaroll mains adapter

    I would also go for the aqua roll adapter, i have used the direct connection until my neighbour had a pipe pop off in his van and flooded it.
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    Alde Smart Control

    The difference is yours was fitted as standard to the van, you have to ask yourself if it didnt would you spend over £400 to be able to switch it on remotely?