Recent content by NeilE

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    swapping to LED lighting - help required

    Some one kindly put a link to a place selling LED bulbs - i'd like to switch to these as we spend a lot of time not connected to electric points. This is the link.... http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/home/bulbs/led_replacement_bulb_range.aspx It is no secret that I am a real dummy when...
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    caravan cover - what measurement?

    Hi I have an Ace Transtar, and want a cover to protect it from the elements..... The measurements for the covers are given in a range of feet (19-21 and 12-14 etc) that doesnt say if it is body length, or shipping length - - which is the correct measurement for ordering my cover? Myhandbook...
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    Satellite system for France - will this one work?

    As per title http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150703910308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Will it work on the south coast of France? And if not,can you recommend one? Thanks :-)
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    Milenco noseweight guage issues

    Thanks chaps, will my guage read 'heavy' or light' withit being taller than the towball?
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    Milenco noseweight guage issues

    Errm, cant see my own text, so in case others cant - is my Millenco noseweight guage adjustable as its way too tall for my kia sportage?
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    Milenco noseweight guage issues

    Empty post (likely not intentional - probably an Internet Explorer issue!)
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    A different nose weight question

    We have an Ace Award Transtar - I always have difficulty getting the noseweight to 75kg to match my Kia sportage - in order to achieve this I have to put a lot of gear to the rear of the axle.... but, if I look at the van as a whole, virrtually all things built into the van are at the rear...
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    Arriving late evening problems

    Leaving on a Thursday evening at approx 18-45 from Manchester, a 2 hour drive usually puts us south of Birmingham on M40 or M5. Will have a look at the CL's around that region. Many thanks.
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    Another battery question

    Ace Transtar 2003 Charger like this one... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_210939_langId_-1_categoryId_255205 but with no instuctions on it - 2 swithces only standard/sealed ..... bike/other Many thanks
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    Another battery question

    Hi, we recently had a motor mover fitted - but I know I will need to take better care of my battery. I have the van at the side of the house and can plug in easily... so, if i connect to the house electric - switch my 'charger' button to 'on' and swithch the car/neutral/van switch to 'van'...
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    Wheel trim size?

    We have an Ace Award Transtar - anyone know what wheel trim size i need to order? I have no ruler handy this evening and both trims have now gone!
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    Clean and polish querie

    Wow, thanks doesnt really cover it - but thanks! Like your link to the other thread, it was only petrol that has done the job. Neil
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    Arriving late evening problems

    A few times this coming year, we need to set off from up North, to head down South. We cant set off till 18.30 and want to do at least 2 hours drive before stopping for the night - problem is, the caravan club sites we use wont allow such late arrivals, and although there is one sight in...
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    Clean and polish querie

    I need to clean some creasote spray off ny caravan (was hoping white spirit would shift it but it hasnt) and polish the van afterwards - as well as polish a few other places like front locker - I saw a post recently about this but cant find it. Can you help. Cheers, Neil
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    Motor mover warranty

    Anyone know what Truma's warranty is for their motor mover?