Recent content by Phil_5115351

Hi I would check the drawbar. This is part just after the bit which you connect on the towbar. It it usually covered by a ribbed rubber gaiter. If this part needs servicing it could be too soft causing the brakes to be applied momenteraly over bumps etc. I had a similar problem on my old...

I used to have one, but mine was a 52 plate. My clutch was noisy and made a variety of noises. I sold it though cos I didnt trust t anymore - It cost a fortune in injectors. Anyway, you will get a more technical answer on Fordmondeo.org

I used to have one, but mine was a 52 plate. My clutch was noisy and made a variety of noises. I sold it though cos I didnt trust t anymore - It cost a fortune in injectors. Anyway, you will get a more technical answer on Fordmondeo.org

I'm 26 (just) and my wife is 27. we have 2 youngs boys and we have been vanning for 2 years now. We're defo not alone, I always meet younger people on sites, although we are generally the youngest parents. I am also a memeber of youngcarvan club and its excellent. Give it a look and you'll get...

I have a Swift Charisma 565 2003 model and after several outings, wondering where various items had gone, I only reaslised what was happening when I pulled in at a pertol station to find a skipping ope being dragged along under the van. I now store everything in boxes in the front locker. I...

We stayed at the ranch near selby and enjoyed it. We have young children though and there was play park for them. I would still class it as a quiet site though. It was not that big either, maybe 40 vans max with a wooded area at one side. there is a website to look at buts it nicer than it...

One of your points was sitting behind lorries to tow you along. I have always found that this makes my outfit seem unstable untill we are safley past. The wind tends to buffer the van around when behind them or catching them. I dont know how close you need to be. Also when we are travelling in...

I have a 2003 mondeo and I had to uprate the rear suspension because I found it unstable. I put heavy duty rear springs on -

H I have a mondeo TDCi (115bhp) and have never had this problem. I can only imagine that it is due to some form overfueling etc as the engine trips out under extreme strain. I am a member of an extremly good owners clu with an active forumt that may be able to help you if you post up. Its...

Hi I stripped the front the end of my caravan at easter time to fix a rather worse than anticipated damp problem. The problem damp has generally spread further than you can see - but dont be afraid!! If you or your parnter feel confident with a mastic gun, pins and a hammer, screwdriver, saw...

We are actually in Preston, next village along to Hedon and the main drainage ditch overflowed. We were lucky as we only got one wet spot in the living room - the house cant be level! Our people down our street werent so lucky. Our storage guy also had the foresight to move our caravan to...

Hi Where abouts in East yorkshire are you? I near Hedon and was under alot of water, but only for one day! If need a hand, give me a shout Phil

Hi I have a Swift Charisma 565 (1302kg)and a TDCi 115bhp hatch. Uprated the rear suspension and fitted a tuning box which transformed the car. its brilliant at towing now, although still not as a good as my old 1996 Vectra! Honestly.

Hi Its not quite the same as yours, but I have a Charisma 565, 2003 model. I pull mine with a mondeo TDCI, and have had trouble with the nose weight. It seems very heavy even with nothing in the front. But on mine, the axle appears to be set back slightly. I havent measured it but I am sure...

Thanks for the replies. Thats a big help!!!