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    That Lunar has a custom-made "step" on the A-frame to lift the unit within reach of the window.
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    RogerL reacted to Buckman's post in the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640? with Like Like.
    and those designers have probably never ever used a caravan!
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    RogerL replied to the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640?.
    It shouldn't with proper design! The positioning of the axle determines the noseweight - but few caravan makers employ proper designers.
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    RogerL reacted to Gafferbill's post in the thread Awning fridge? with Like Like.
    ......I also found that an absorption refrigerator as fitted to caravans was often unable to cope with keeping food and drink...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640?.
    I like the rear lounge - but not the rear door.
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    RogerL replied to the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640?.
    The level of customer demand is the usual reason for putting a layout into production.
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    RogerL replied to the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640?.
    Not with a rear door - that would neccessitate a rear awning which would be too big for conventional pitches, at least on a large...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Flip the Bailey Phoenix 640?.
    A number of European caravans have the fixed bed at the front
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    RogerL replied to the thread Will fridge stay cold?.
    The oft-quoted trick is to freeze some milk at home and put in the body of the fridge - it'll keep the fridge contents well cooled and...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Damp Help - 2014 Pursuit.
    I recall that our old Pageant had the thin vinyl floor covering stapled down on top of the ply/foam/ply sandwich - with the carpet held...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Damp Help - 2014 Pursuit.
    That was the traditional way of building caravans - until the advent of loose-fit carpets.
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    RogerL reacted to GaryB's post in the thread Damp Help - 2014 Pursuit with Like Like.
    In my experience it's laid loose, stapled at the edges then trapped under various bits of furniture.
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    RogerL replied to the thread Awning fridge?.
    Empty fridges are quite light - it's the beer and wine inside which makes them heavy!
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    RogerL replied to the thread Awning fridge?.
    Do you need the multi-fuel capability? If not just buy a domestic table top fridge - you'd need a strap to keep the door shut during...
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    RogerL replied to the thread MAD Springs Insurance issues.
    All insurers target a certain demographic - if the owner or the car don't fit that demographic the insurer will either not quote or...