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It’s a pre-reg Tiguan nd I was advised by the fitter that a detachable without vehicle specific electrics was my best option. In hindsight it was maybe just the easier fit for himself. The only advantage I could see from vehicle specific was stability control but as an experienced caravaner who...

Thanks for the response. Makes sense and hopefully is the answer - just need to keep charging the battery for the time being and hope that no harm is done. Towbar was fitted by a reputable national chain who do a lot of kit for main dealers. I have however during my fault finding -( albeit with...

Thanks. That sounds like what I’m looking for just to prove if it’s towbar or vehicle related problem.

That’s right - not vehicle specific.

Thanks. Live feeds at socket seem ok and resistance at earth terminals is low suggesting good earthing. Still suspicious that problem occurred right after towbar fitting. Just not sure if there’s any easy way to disconnect towbar electrics to show for sure if drain is related to fitting or just...

Hi. Has anybody had problems with car battery drain after having a Towbar fitted. Having to charge my car battery every couple of days after getting my towbar fitted. I was wondering if there’s any easy way to disconnect towbar wiring to see if this is the cause or purely coincidental. The...

As far as I’m aware only the basic model is 114bhp and the others are 134bhp. Not sure if I’d miss the pulling power of the mondeo but doubt I’ll be long distance towing any more. Haven’t seen many Sportages on sites and I know they no longer produce the 2l diesel. Anyway,still early...

Just wondering if anybody has experience towing with the new Kia Sportage 1.6d. I’m aware my MTPLM of 1316kg means technically things will be ok but I’m wary the car may be underpowered. Currently tow with a mondeo 2l diesel estate. Also looking at the Tiguan but the Kia seems great value...

Also unsure as I have new for old policy and thought that was just valid for a van up to 10 years old so thought I may be borderline there. Guess I should just phone and check. Cheers anyway!

That’s what I thought. Just unsure of the small print as although it’s a 2010 model it was obviously manufactured 2009. Must be a common thing with insurance I guess. Thanks.

Hi. I’ve just received my insurance renewal. Only just noticed year of manufacture is noted as 2010. I’m aware that my CRIS no. digit 10 is an A which signifies 2010 manufacture. The van was however bought Oct 2009. I believe the caravan manufacture year runs from September till following...

Hi. Had an awning rail replaced and a roof strap resealed at the end of last year due to sudden water ingress at the rear of a bailey gt60 ranger. I monitored the van and heated and vented whenever possible throughout the winter and spring. No further water ingress was evident. After a...

Back for advice again! Haven’t been able to do much due to work and weather. Noticed last night that water appeared at bottom corner almost immediately after rain. Managed to secure a sheet of tarpaulin to top of van and continued to dry out. I haven’t noticed any more water since then so...

Seems to be getting worse after rainfall last night. Continuing with a fan heater but not sure what to do next. Water seeping through between wall and floor at back corner. I’m assuming this is new water and can’t still be residual water from the weekend?