Recent content by Philspadders

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    dirty filthy caravaners

    im home now, and having got my internet conns back up and working i can say i did find out who did iit and the person was asked to leave to the site by the site owner. The site itself is a very nicem very private with no public access other than fo CC members. As for LB.s comments about...
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    Purpleline Fullstop Excalibur wheel clamp and saracen Hitchlock

    it depends on wether your insurers insist that they are fitted or not , or even if its insured and if you dont mind it being knicked.
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    Looking for a family park with lots to do?

    Jo Anne you should ask for some commision from Sandy Balls the way you keep plugging the place. You could try the CC club site in the New Forest, .We are booked there for this August but my kids are 4 and 10 and have never really enjoyed the kids discos at the larger commercials and its it is...
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    Removing Caravan Number Plate

    not a lot as it happens. the gelcoat is not affected and acetone does not attack abs or other blown or polyurethanes.
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    Replacement Numberplate for Caravan - Help Please

    The plates are fully legal with; Makers name, post code and BSI number. Pleased i could help ghop99. No they are not legal for use on the public highway unless you have supplied details of your V5 document and proof that you are the registered keeper. They can be used on private property (...
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    Which leisure battery to buy ?

    There is no make which is outstanding, they are all pretty much the same these days. thats not strictly true, as all batteries , depending on the type,size and number of plates can have wildly varying levels of internal resistance that limits the batteries current output. For example if your...
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    Diana Ross

    Misogynistic comment removed Parksy (Moderator)
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    London Ambulance Service

    it was 583 jobs over 5 years not 1800.
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    someone recommend a 1 night stop over site on A1m.

    milestone can be a tad noisy at night with road noise but a short walk over the embankment, over a fence and there is a rather nice OK Diner with reasonably priced good grub. And if you like fishing Milestone has its own small ponds.
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    Replacement Numberplate for Caravan - Help Please

    no , they are not legal. They are illegal, All number plates displayed on a motor vehicle or a trailer must conform the the revelvant specifications (BS) and the letter size and spacing must conform as well. The letters must also be sealed into the plate so that they can not be altered or...
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    Removing Caravan Number Plate

    or instead of turpentine use soome of the wifes nail polish remover.... it contains acetone, also great for removing cyano acrylate adhesive.
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    Speed Guidelines

    as usual the papers have blown it all up. the proposal was that on motorways ONLY, motorists would have the option of attending a speed awareness course if caught speeding up to a maximum of 86mph. All police forces have the legal right to issue penalties for anyone exceeding the legal speed...
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    and what about the Olympics ???

    as its for the people i wonder how many can actually afford to go and watch any of the events. I know i certainly could not afford to go even if i "won" a ticket. Its a total waste of money and rescources. The build has had llittle benefit to businesses in the UK as a lot of the labour came...
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    Satellite dish alignment / satellite tv equipment

    all you need is a compass, the postion of the satellite and you are away. Astra (sky) is at 28.2 degrees east of south Set your dish angle at 0 degrees then rotate so its at 28.2e, this should give you signal strength ( most receivers will have a set up menu showing signal strength and...
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    Competition: what do they need to know my age for?

    please dont have a go at the poor unfortunate soul who is making the call. They are probably sat in call centre on minimum wage just trying to earn a living and living of the state. What you dont realise is that giving the caller a gob full just means that they do pass on your details to other...