Recent content by SimonVokes

Hi Thingy We use the leveller that you mention due to the alko wheel lock, and can't say I've noticed the problems that you have encountered. As far as I can tell, when the van is lifted, it doesn't push towards the wheel on the opposite side but rather lifts it in a gentle arc. Have you tried...

You are right Dusty. My van is a Swift Challenger 510 2007. They are actually quite poor with regards to tyre info in the handbook, but my OH never throws anything away!! Our tyre size is 205/65 R15. Only had them replaced last year. After seeing the other posts I now have a feeling I may be...

Hi All Just a little query that is possibly irrelevant but there are figures on tyres so there is obviously limits to stick to etc, and rightly so! On my 'van tyre sidewall there is a max psi limit of 54, if the max weight on each axle is 850kg. My MPTLM is 1565kg, so the tyres are fine (I...

Hi Dusty I will certainly ask Parksy as quite like the look of the Toronto Simon V

Hi Millar We do have one of those awnings and have had for 6 years. Not the sturdiest of porch awnings but has been brilliant. Am looking at replacing it this Autumn, definitely going to get another Towsure one. Probably going for a bigger sturdier one, but the portch awning that we had stood...

That's very true intransient. Have bought some up to date ones just in case we come across that 'jobsworth'. I did try my old out of date ones after a few beers in the back garden the other day, they definitely still worked!!

Thank you. I think I will purchase a new one just in case!! Simon V

Hi All Old subject I know, but have just checked dates on my breath test kits that we took to France last year and realised they have expired. (I know the feeling only too well!) Is it still a legal requirement as I seem to remember reading somewhere that it wasn't being policed any more...

Hi Richard We often use Camping St Nicolas which is just South West of Rouen in a lovely village called La Bec Helloiun. It's a municipal site with easy access from the main motorway heading North or South. Lovely people own the site, very clean facilities and just recently had an indoor pool...

Hi Like you we had a wet time in Devon last year, so this year we took the plunge and went to the Vendee for 2 weeks, just got back last weekend. Weather was superb!! most days were sunny with temperatures averaging about 25 C, a couple of overcast days but nothing serious. We have 2 children...

Hi all We're travelling down to the Vendee region in 3 weeks (counting down the hours!!) and are going to be driving on the Sunday, after an overnight stop in Calais. We will probably be refuelling on the Sunday, am I right in thinking that fuel purchase will be no problem on the motorway, as I...

As an Island nation, love whats being done with regards to 'being scatish, all reet!' but what about being a bit of an English chap. Is it right to hope the Scots lose at footie ( what else could they do?) Do they hope we lose at everything (I think so!!) So is Andy Murray Brittish or Scottish...

Hi SillyBilly, Bradcot make a few different types, I think it would be impossible to say which yours is without seeing it. The classic was, and still is a popular model (have one of these myself!) With regards to the annexe, providing you don't have one of the wider awnings ie massively...

Hi James Number 2's rule basically means no number 2's in the loo, if you know what I mean! Toilet block for those!!!

Hi all, Have been a caravanner for about 5 years now, but had a conversation with the wife the other day about try before you buy. We love our van hols, have got 2 young kids in tow and when we started we bought all new without trying first. What a total nightmare it was!! The first set up was...