Recent content by Neil_5041169

I am considering taking my caravan to France next year via either Cherbourg, St.Malo or Roscoff. Can anybody advise of good site to stay at with my family. I have three daughters who seek a mixture of beach, swimming, dancing and chillin (not necessarily in that order!!). I will be towing a...

Hi After buying a Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi and towing (Swift Coastline 590 =1500kg)found it to be very sluggish on hills - down to first gear on steep gradients. On the flat cruised nicely at 60mph but not much more to overtake those annoying slow moving lorries !! I am thinking of trying to chip the...

Hi Jane I live in the south-west with my wife and three daughters. We started some seven years ago when our two eldest girls were very young - they quickly found it an exciting adventure and my youngest daughter went caravanning in a moses basket at three months old ! The only tip I have is...

I have a two year old Bailey and my charger / transformer failed on my xmas & new year break. Luckily it was covered by warranty, however the cost of a new one was below

Hi Andy I started towing six years ago with young children and was nervous when picking up my first van. My advice is take your time, fit a stabiliser and practice without the kids on board! I picked up my van, practiced reversing on an industrial estate, went straight on the motorway at low...

Thanks Guys My only problem now is finding one, have looked in Autotrader southwest but they appear to be rarer than rocking horse doings !! Thanks for the advice and happy caravanning. Neil

I am thinking of upgrading my trusty Omega to a VW Sharan MPV. I will be pulling a Swift Charisma 590 (1500kg ish), has anyone experience of using the VW MPV as a Tow vehicle and any comments ? Cheers Neil

Can anyone advise a suitable towcar for this size of caravan please ? I am currently towing (Bailey Ranger 550/6) with a Omega 2.5v6 petrol but this is not heavy enough for the adventura. Suggestions & comments greatly received. Cheers Neil