Recent content by Shaino

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    Are pitch prices going crazy

    Living on an island + minimum £400 for ferry/shuttle On the contrary, we should be wondering why pitches are so cheap
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    Seal the gap

    It's the bottom-right corner Edit: It's the bottom-right corner of a caravan
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    Seal the gap

    Hi All, Please advise the best way of sealing this gap? I can think of either using sealant (but it would look very messy) or fiberglass resin/repair kit Edit: it's the bottom-right corner of a caravan
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    Front window rubber leak

    It was so old that it lost its shape and size completely. The measurements were totally inconsistent. I've added a strip of electrical tape to test the pressure...
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    Front window rubber leak

    Hi All, I've replaced the window seal with this one but unfortunately found a leak today... between the rubber and the window at the top. Which made me wonder whether I bought the wrong seal as it doesn't create enough pressure between the rubber and the window? I bought 25mm panel 10mm bulb...
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    Yes I understand you can choose which one to use at the point of the first call, I'm asking about a case when I'm towed to a garage by Volvo Assistance and deal with the 2nd cover after
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    Just checked their T&C's : Volvo Assistance is not able to guarantee the supply of hire cars with either 4 wheel drive or fitted with tow bars. Then I've got 2 more questions: * Is there a good Europe breakdown cover that doesn't require a club membership? * Would they not enforce the...
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    Interesting, in the UK they told me their contract is with enterprisecar and if they can't find a car within couple of hours then enterprisecar books me taxi on their expense
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    Caravanning in a hot climate

    What about sleeping in the awning? Is it better than sleeping inside caravan?
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    If the car breaks down they provide a similar courtesy car. I will check regarding the towing ability aspect
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    Finding correct tyres

    chatgpt agrees with such interpretation: LT: "LT" stands for Light Truck, a designation used primarily in the US to indicate tyres designed for vehicles capable of carrying heavy loads or for towing, such as trucks, SUVs, and caravans. In the UK and Europe, similar tyres might be marked with...
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    Finding correct tyres

    I think the required tyre specs mean to unlikely be found in a consumer services designed for passenger car. Think about a car with R14 and 2.4 tonnes max weight? R14: Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta & Ka, Hyundi i10, Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra - all of these I think around 1.5 tonnes max? I guess LCV...
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    Caravanning in a hot climate

    No dogs. But 3 kids less than 8 years old. Not sure which is worse
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    Yeah I get that, I just think the tariff for caravan might be different?
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    Europe caravan only breakdown

    saw it, doesn't mention caravans/trailers