Recent content by Nigel tindale

Thank you all for your replies. I think I will probably stick to the anti clockwise route. Nigel

I am going to Germany at the end of August and hate travelling round London on the M25 anti clockwise. I live in the Midlands and wonder if travelling clockwise and going through the tunnel under the Thames would be better or just as much hassle. Has anyone been this way and what are the pros...

The battery only lasts about 36 hrs using only lights and pump and about 2hrs TV. Nigel

Hi there. I seem to be having trouble with my caravan battery in that it doesn't last very long---It's a 110ah in good condition. I have been told that caravan chargers are not very good so i would like to use an optimiser charger and do away with the caravan charger. If I connect a charger to...

I am hoping to go to Portugal next year. What is the best and cheapest way to book the ferry to Santander.If I wanted to go now it would cost about £980 which is an awful amount of money. Can Tesco points be used to any advantage? Any recomended places to visit would be welcome.Nigel

I am thinking of trying this area next year. Has anyone got any recomendations as to whereabiouts I should head for. I use mainly ACSI sites. Nigel

I recently saw an add in one of the caravan magazines about a satelitte LNB that bhad a LED on it that changed colour as it locked onto the satellite. It had a website that I would like to look at. Has anyone else seen this . Nigel

I was unfortunate to have an Austrian camper driver reverse into my car. The damage was not great but as I could not speak German The campsite owner sugested I get an estimate from the local Kia dealer and if it was not too much the other driver would give me the cash. We all agreed and off I...

Can anyone tell me the situation on gas in austria and Italy please.What do long stayers in these countries use . Nigel

Has anyone towed along the west coast of the lake and if so were there any problems.Nigel

I would have to agree with David.Red Pennant is not the cheapest but it's the one you want when the wheel comes off. Or anything else. Nigel

Hi there .Has anyone travelled to Italy via the Imst/ Landeck/Nauders/Merano/S38/S40 route. It looks very interesting but I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. If it is too hard I will have to go via the Brenner pass. Nigel

Hi there. We are going to Venice next year amongst other places and I wonder if anyone knows if there is any facility to take disabled scooters to Venice itself. Nigel

My wife is 72 and I had no trouble getting Red Pennant. If you give the caravan club a ring you will find the very helpful. Nigel

thanks for the replys. I will give it a go. Any suggestions for places to visit at or around Colmar. Nigel