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    Battery monitor

    Hi John, I thought great my van has a tracker but alas doesn't have that feacher it's tracker uk which us yours
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    Battery monitor

    Hi folks after having battery troubles and a dead battery (my fault) I want to keep an eye on the new battery but storage is half an hour away is there anything on the market so I could monitor the battery from home. Would appreciate any advice Thanks Chris
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    Awnings

    Thanks Mel glad it's not me, my vans still at the factory so can't measure it won't get it until a couple of weeks before holiday and most awnings are pre order so I'd like to get it now as stock is being sold out you would think the elldis could this info on the Web but they give ground to...
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    Awnings

    Hi folks I'm hoping I can get some help , I'm awaiting my first caravan elldis explore 554 2021 having 2 large dogs we need an awning so after some research I know I need the rail height 2430 and the straight rail length which I can't seem to find but also the measurement from the door to...
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    Choosing the right van

    Thanks everyone for all your responses definitely will take towing corse
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    Choosing the right van

    Just 2 of us but dont want to make bed up every night 10k ish budget passed test 91 👍
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    Choosing the right van

    Hi there folks, I'm just about ready to buy my first van after plenty thought we want a fixed bed layout but I'm struggling to find the right van for my cars weighs 85% mach (car is ford mondeo mk5 estate 2wd 1619kg I think ) can you suggest a van that would suit Many thanks
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    Tow bar

    Many thanks good points to consider , complicated this caravan stuff
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    Tow bar

    Hi folks, just been reading about tow bars and didn't realise there were different types , I was thinking of fitting a retractable t.b to my mk5 mondeo estate will this type pose any problems Chris complete novice
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    Insurance

    Hi folks I'm looking to buy my first van soon for the summer season what's a ballpark figure for insurance for a 4 berth and does secure storage make a difference. Looking forward to caravan life