Recent content by Missiemoo

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    Fixed tow bar

    Hi my car has a fixed tow bar which hasn’t been used for some time. I took it into a tow bar specialists today and they are going to ensure it is safe to use - needs a bit of tlc. I have just read on here about a Alko' head with stabilser hitch which won’t fit on a fixed tow bar. if this...
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    Novice Caravaner - What do I need

    Very helpful - thanks
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    Novice Caravaner - What do I need

    Thanks that’s helpful - now to find a caravan either now or early next year once the tow bar is sorted
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    Novice Caravaner - What do I need

    I am thinking of going on one of those courses - just been out today and got the tow bar checked on the car - just needs a bit of work on it. Just need to decide on a small caravan - 2 berth then I can keep it on my drive otherwise storage costs come into it .
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    Novice Caravaner - What do I need

    Just having retired i am thinking of taking my husband on a few short breaks once I have decided on a caravan, managed to get training on towing etc i would like any suggestions as newbies to caravanning of any accessories you have found that are important when out and about in your caravan to...
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    Tow Bar Usable?

    That’s helpful thanks
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    Tow Bar Usable?

    It’s a Diesel, manual 2010 Renault Grand Scenic Dyn DC1 106. - braked 1300 thank you
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    Tow Bar Usable?

    I have had the car a couple of years so I don’t even know whether it is a 13 pin - will have to check - not detachable. I am thinking about taking up towing a caravan but it feels like there is so much to learn so first thing to see if tow ball is working - I would have to tow as husband unable...
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    Tow Bar Usable?

    i Didn’t realise tow bars were part of an MOT - thanks
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    Tow Bar Usable?

    My Renault Scenic has a tow bar fitted. I haven’t towed before and am considering purchasing a 2 berth caravan.. Have had experience with trailer tent some years ago. Is there any way I can check to see if the two bar is usable or it may be a new one is required but more expense! thanks
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    Hello

    BE
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    Hello

    Thanks. Had my licence 40 years.
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    Hello

    At the moment we are also looking for new car so need to think about that too. Would only need a small two birth caravan. Did you all have lessons to enable you to tow?
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    Hello

    Just joined to get some info really. Never towed before and thought I would try and get some advice so here I am. Any recommendations for a 2 berth caravan for someone who hasn’t towed before?