Recent content by Olivegrower

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    gas hobs not working

    Replace the regulator on the gas bottle as a first, and cheapest option, then take it from there. Each burner has its own thermocouple and it would be odd for all to fail at the same time!
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    New tyres

    We use Kwikfit mobile fitting service in storage. We’ve used on our last van and our present van, fitted with Tyrone’s, and they have been great! Same price as online depot booking, on time for both fits, very good service!!
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    Best way to get wifi

    We use a Haweiaei, or however you spell it, Mifi unit with either a Three sim pay as you go for Europe , or an O2 data only sim in the Uk. Both connect to phone or tablets.
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    Help on Italian Toll Roads

    Don’t forget ACSI card if you’re travelling out of high season, the savings are great! Used them last year all the way down to Dubrovnik, great sites and good prices!
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    Help on Italian Toll Roads

    We use a toll tag and pay monthly from our uk bank account. We order it from tolltickets.com, pick it up at Folkestone services, go on holiday have fun and return the tag to Folkestone on the return journey. It works a treat but we still hold our breath as we approach the barriers, just in...
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    Storm Strap Recommendations

    As ex wardens on a windy Cornish site we permantly had a storm strap fitted. Where the strap went over the poles we used washing up sponges, sponge to the canvas and green scourer surface to the strap to keep them in place. Easy fix! We found the strap would ‘sing’ in the wind, like a guitar...
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    New tyres: best provider

    We used Kwik Fit mobile in our storage ste. It worked very well, would reccommend them! Same price as taking the van to the local branch.