Recent content by Scouser1

I have used the tomtom Go230 for some years. you have to be careful whilst caravanning, as if it's set to the shortest route, it will take you the shortest route- even if this means single track roads. Therefore, when planning your caravan holiday, it's important to check all your stages. This...

I plugged in my hookup before putting the water on. I discovered that the hot water element in the Truma ultrastore had been switched on and dry for about 20 mins. True to my expectations, no hot water. I removed the fuses (2 x 5a) from the water heater on/off switch to check them- both ok...

I use the same type as Parksy. What I did was to get the caravan level at home using wheel wedges/jockey wheel with a builders level on the sink unit worktop. When level all round, I stuck the 3-way level just inside the door with a thick bed of decorators caulk, to take up the imperfections on...

It looks like a golf ball has landed on and smashed a hole in my Heki 2 acrylic rooflight. Had a quote of £336.62 + vat from Lunar. This seems a lot for a bit of plastic- does anyone know of a cheaper source? Ta, Norman

One of the pole brackets has gone missing off my Eurovent awning. Does anyone know who stocks spares? (searched internet, not much luck!) Norman

I know- I've been bitten before by them!

]http://www.boatshare.co.uk/power supplies/index.htm [/url] I've two points on this subject, both from experience;- 1. I plugged an ordinary flat screen telly directly into the 12v socket. It worked well for some months, until just after I read an article in the Camping & Caravan magazine...

I plug mine directly into the van 240 v socket. I do this, as I'm a believer in a myth that if you charge a battery in a car still connected, it can blow doides in the alternator (no doubt our electrical whizzes will refute this!) However, myths apart, there are a couple of advantages to...

I got a 13w suitcase solar power from Makro a couple of years ago. I've never been happy with it's performance. In fact, every time I've used it, the battery loses it's charge rapidly. Yesterday, I happened to check the voltage coming out, and it was generating 24v instead of 12v. This can't be...

Fleetwood went into administration on 6th January. I've just put my van in for service and there are 3 warranty jobs to do. Both Widnes Caravans (where it was serviced) and Washington caravans (who I bought it off ) do not know where to get approval for the work. Does anyone know who the...

Makro have an offer of a 13w suitcase solar panel for £49.99 + vat. Having looked at them before, that's dead cheap- but what could I expect from that wattage? Scouser

I'm just in the process of changing my van. The heating system does not suit our camping style- we are usually in a pub, on gas and battery, and out all year long. My wife is also disabled, and frets when it's not tropical where she is sitting. The boiler system has two drawbacks;- 1. It takes...

Bri- I use that site quite a lot. Some of the pubs I've asked for information on do not feature there. However, I maintain a database here;- http://www.touringandtenting.com/forums/index.php?s=5ae784a0904636cc581955d8262cff4c&showforum=34. It's a forum for caravanners (like me) who like to park...

I'm planning my summer hols, and as usual, plannnig to stop at pubs as much as possible. This year, I'm travelling to Dorset again, but via SW Wales. The pubs I plan to use are;- Baron of Beef, Bucknell, Shropshire Dolaucothi Arms Punsaint, Caramarthenshire Sun Inn, Haverfordwest Three...