Recent content by MichaelofKent

Washers tend to do the trick! Another thing to watch out for at traffic lights is somebody trying to give you a leaflet. While you are looking at the leaflet they steal whatever is on the dash. My son lost his Gameboy this way. Michael

Toyota 4x4 doing about 30mph in about 3 feet of water??? Yeah right. "the amount of 4X4 drivers who showed no regard for others and even thought that the floods were their "play ground"". You should have taken the plate numbers and reported them to the police. "On that point it's no suprise...

Is there any other caravan with the above layout other than the new Bailey Ranger 620? Thanks Michael

I own a Discovery 2 and love it to bits. However, as a tow car (for my particular setup) it is very very dangerous. And it because of that I have bought a new Jeep Commander for towing. Now before I get flamed, you guys have to stop talking absolutes. There are so many variables regarding a car...

We stayed at his site in April this year. No traffic noise; although we were pitched about 150m away from the A8.

Hi Colin & Richard, Just got back from 2 weeks in the south of France with 7 up towing nearly 1500kgs. What a car!! No effort at all towing no matter what hills are thrown at it. All 5 children could watch the DVD which kept them entertained for hours. Everybody stares at it, somebody hit it...

I have just bought a new Jeep Commander which is in band G and so when I renew the lic next year I'll have to pay

Hi Colin & Richard, Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out with the fitter when I get the car. I got the registration docs on Sat saying first day of reg is 01/03/07 so I guess I too will be getting the car on the weekend. I hope so because I hate waiting!

Hi Richard, My Commander (Limited with Entertainment Pack - Black)is going to be delivered early March (no exact date yet) and the dealer quoted a lot of money to fit a towbar. I called my local towbar fitter and was quoted

Abbey 550 Expression 07 Model (Michael Jordon Special)about 1500kg when loaded with Discovery II V8 on LPG. Jeep Commander on order, delivery early March. Can't wait, 510nm at 1600 RPM!

Hi Richard, Just found a better deal at a tad over

That is of course you need 7 seats.

Hi Richard, After further research it would seem the engine returns better mpg after a few thosand miles. Around 28-30 extra urban and average 26. Should get 21-24 towing. For value for money (28,850 for the Limited 07 plate on the road with the Entertainment Pack)and towing ability I don't...

Thanks Colin, What sort of mpg do you get solo? Also did you get the entertainment pack included for