Recent content by robg

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's helpful contributions here :)

Just reporting back on this: I put some vinegar on the blade as discussed. Went back to it a few hours later and, hey presto, the calcium stain was gone :)

Yes, that’s exactly what I mean. Thanks for the tip. Should I just close the blade, pour on a bit of vinegar and leave it to stand for a few minutes? Shall look into this for future use, thanks.

Having bought our first caravan a couple of months ago, we're currently getting it ready to put its winter cover on. One thing the chap at the dealership said when we collected the van was that we should always drain the water tank after use by opening the small tap in the under-seat compartment...

Having bought our first caravan a couple of months ago, we're currently getting it ready to put its winter cover on. When I emptied the remaining water and rinse agent out of the built-in chemical toilet this morning, I noticed a patch of mould on the surface of the black rubber blade that...

How do I go about degreasing it?

Thanks to all for your very helpful advice. Had a very thorough handover and towed the van home earlier this afternoon. Please to report that the Sportage we bought three weeks ago tows it like a dream. Now that we have the van, I'll put up a proper introductory post ASAP and will no doubt have...

Have now ordered one, thanks.

Ten minutes with a bit of sandpaper this morning and the lowball was nice and shiny.

Do the pins get out of alignment that easily? And can you point me to an example of one of these adjusters, please? Yes, since we're first-time caravaners they told us to allow two hours for the handover so they can go through everything with us from scratch, watch us hitch and unhitch, etc.

I'm not sure I understand. Are you talking about the electrical cable from the caravan trailing on the ground?

In all honesty I can't tell whether the towball has paint on it or not. We bought the car with the towball already fitted, and it's clearly been used before. Shall have to get the dealer to have a look at this for me. Good advice, thanks. Yes, picking these up from the dealer too. I plan...

I certainly shan't be planning to go near any country lanes any time soon. Shall have to think about where I might find a large empty car park.

Yes, will also be picking those up at the dealer's.

No kidding!