Recent content by robert_5067654

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    Jag XJ6 towcar?

    My wife and I are ex caravaners and would like to return, our present car is a 4.0L XJ6 Jaguar. I like the car very much and do not want to change it, does anyone out there have any experience with this car for towing? Or any other comments re- using the Jag as a tow car. Many thanks in advance...
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    Household Cleaners on a Caravan Exterior?

    I have used household cleaners on the outside of my van and they have done a good job, but you must not use anything which is abrasive or they will scratch the finish. Flash liquid or similar is ok, but you will have to apply a wax afterwards as household products strip off any wax finish which...
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    tyre advice

    Thanks for the advice, I've got the message and the original wheels and tyres are back on! Just a thought, what about all the cars you see with after market wheels and tyres? are they braking the law? what's the differance?
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    tyre advice

    Hi all, I have a question about tyres. Is it ok to fit car tyres onto my van? I have a pair of new BMW mini alloys which fit my caravan perfectly and look great, the tyre size is 175/55/15. The tyres have printed on them 'max load at 54psi 500kg'. I have had my van weighed fully loaded and it...
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    tyre type? Please help

    Hi I am new to caravaning and have just bought a 1993 fleetwood garland van, 2 berth 16 ft ( not sure of the weight). What I need to know is can I fit normal car tyres to the van, I have some 15" alloys from a new mini cooper and they fit on the van perfectly and look better than the originals...