Recent content by richardpalmer

Seemed to be very popular in the Sth of France this year. Anyone recommend a decent one that's not too big? Richard

I purchased a Ford C-Max 2.0TCDi from a dealer and it was covered by a 5* AA Waranty. When in France it broke down and the EGR valve had to be replaced (Approx 500Euros). Warranty company say it's not covered as the EGR (Exhaust Gas Regulator valve?) is not specifically mentioned in the policy...

Just bought a Sportage and it has a towbar fitted. My Van has an alko stabiliserbut it's in France - how can i check to see if my towar/ball will be OK. Is there a data sheet that shows clearances, etc?

We are big Kia fans and are trying to choose between a Carens 2.0 CRDi LS (7 seat) MPV 5dr and a Sportage 2.0 CRDi 2WD XE SUV 5dr. It's to tow a relatively lightweight 100kg MIRO Adria. Any thoughts?

Is it possible to get a cah 'passport' (pre-loaded card) with euros that doesn't charge to withdraw cah at ATMs in france or pay direct using it? Richard

OK Thanks. Problem #2!: The awning came with a second hand van as seen. some of the frame is broken, particulary two of the 4 or 5 way front corners. Can these be replaced or will I need to buy a new awning :-(

I have poles that have a sort of 'hook' at the end, but the awning that came with my avn doesn't have the double profile and no housing clips on the outside of the 'van. Will rubber/suction pads be OK? To me that sounds a bit risky as surely the frame's not physically connected to the 'van?

Thanks to you both - very helpful indeed. Richard

I've bought a caravan that has a 2004 Alko hitch stabiliser on it. Will I need any particulat towball or will the standard suffice? Richard

All sorted now with thanks to everyone.

Well the Mondeo was a no-goer! Now looking at a 2.0L TDCi Diesel Ford Focus C-Max. Any thoughts on that as a tow car?

Thanks for that Val. The one I'm looking at is the 2.5L 2002 Estate Zetec S, but it's Petrol. I wonder if anyone has any experence of this particular model? I have heard that some models are not suitable for towing but I can't find anything definitive!

Many thanks. Am now looking at a 2.5L Mondeo Zetec estate. Anyone know how good they are at towing?

Many thanks everyone (blimey this is so helpful!)Does anyone have any experience of a 2005 (55) SAAB 9-5 2.0T VECTOR ESTATE as a towcar?

I need a towcar just until the end of August. Preferably an estate. This is to tow a caravan to the South of France at Easter and then leave it there - and then to take us back down to the Sth for 6 weeks in the Summer. I wont need it anymore after that. Any ideas of what I should/could get for...