Recent content by paul_5065980

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    small crack

    I think i have got a similar problem with my van. I have noticed under the window that a small section of the grp has broken away (looks like a stone has hit it). The whole is probally 2mm across. It looks like its just the pastic as there is a gel based material underneath. Its not really...
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    Devon Cliffs / Sandy Bay

    We stopped at a john fowlers site at widemouth bay. All i can say is that it was the worst place we had been with the caravan. The pitches were small and not well maintained. I have had friends that have stopped at other commercial sites and have not enjoyed it. The commercial site are only...
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    faulty air heating and electric water heater

    Hi everyone, I own a 1998 lunar freelander, its our first van and only bought it from a dealer in april. The van has been great no problems until we went to the lakes on october. On the 2nd day we woke to no hot water, the electric heater would not warm the water, checked all the fuses but...
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    lunar solar 524 seems to be front heavey + need to fix a crack

    When you say thickness of the pannel do you mean the stuff underneath the fibreglass pannel (its looks like a hard gel material)?
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    lunar solar 524 seems to be front heavey + need to fix a crack

    Hi all, I'm quite new caravanning so any help would be appreciated. My lunar solar 524 when i measure the nose weight using a controller always seems to be front heavy. In the fron locker i have a gas bottle, spare wheel, and mains cable. Under the front seats are the sleeping bags and pillows...
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    John Fowler Holidays - Widemouth Bay

    Hi all, I am planning a 2 week holiday, in devon/cornwall, I have booked the second week at a CC site but the kids want to go to an action packed site for the 1st week. I am having trouble finding spaces due to leaving it late. Has anyone stayed at widemouth bay on the john fowler hols site...
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    Site with GOOD showers?!?

    Hi, I am new to caravaning and i have joined the caravan club, we stopped at moerton in marsh for our first weekend away. The facilities there were excellent, they were cleaner than some 5 star hotels i have stopped in. Join one of the main clubs it doesnt cost alot but its well worth it.
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    hobourne at torbay

    has anyone stoped at hobourne at torbay? I'm thinking of spending 2 weeks there in august any comments would be greatly appreciated. There will be 2 adults and 2 children in the party.
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    Holiday site needed for august

    Hi, I am looking for a caravan site that has some entertainment for my kids during august. I have checked out the haven site and they want 550 for 2 weeks on an electric pitch with no awning. Can anyone recommend any good sites in cornwall/devon Thanks paul
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    Just bought a caravan and help is needed

    Thanks for your advice. I bought the caravan from chichester caravans from birmingham and they have done a gas check as part of there delivery service. They then give you a nice brand new regulator for you to fit which i thoughtthey should have done. I havebought some gas leak detector fluid...
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    Just bought a caravan and help is needed

    The wood appears to be some sort of centre support but i dont understand why it would be wood when the rest of the chassis is metal. You would think the wood would rot perhaps not hence the question. I have checked everything in the van and there is no pilot lights, i'm guessing it might be a...
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    Just bought a caravan and help is needed

    Hi, I have recently bought a 98 lunar freelander and have a few questions i would like to ask 1) Is it common to have piece of wood running down the centre of the underside of the caravan? 2)When the gas is connected to you expect the system to be silent when all gas appliances are switched...
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    1998 2.0ltr mondeo ghia

    Hi, I currently own a 1998 2.0ltr mondeo ghia and am looking to tow a 1997 abi prestige. The van has a max permissable weight of 1360kg and a user payload of 250kg. My car handbook says that i have a kerbweight of 1350- 1500 but does not give model specific info. I spoke to ford and they say...
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    2.0 1998 Mondeo Ghia

    Hi, I currently own a 1998 2.0ltr mondeo ghia and am looking to tow a 1997 abi prestige. The van has a max permissable weight of 1360kg and a user payload of 250kg. My car handbook says that i have a kerbweight of 1350- 1500 but does not give model specific info. I spoke to ford and they say...