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    RogerL replied to the thread New experience for us!.
    Few areas of Wales have plans to increase their 20 mph limit - but it's no worse than the Scottish Highlands or parts of England like...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Bedding options.
    We use sleeping bags, zipped together as a double, easily stored in one overhead locker - with the cushions the right way up as turning...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Rare car puzzle!.
    Basil Green Motors seem to have done engine swaps on all Fords of that era, adding Perana to their model names in most cases...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Rare car puzzle!.
    The early mk1 Escorts used the Lotus Twin Cam engine in their performance version, while the later mk1 used the Cosworth BDA, badged...
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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.