Recent content by Somersetboy

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    Camping chairs

    Thanks for your input. I have looked at the chairs but they don't have the lumbar support from seat up and my wife suffers with back problems.
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    Camping chairs

    Hi, has anyone ever bought products under the name of "Trail" based in Newton Abbot. We are looking at the Directors style chairs which available on line from them but we are not familiar with the name. To clarify I am not implying that the products are inferior. Any thoughts much appreciated.
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    Bed Making

    Thank you all for your comments very much appreciated.
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    Whale Smartflow Pump

    Hi John, apologies for not replying earlier we've had problems with Internet signal. I did see the websites on Google and purchased what I thought were the right ones but although the outer diameter was OK the actual diameter of 0 rings was not the same fitted to outlet of pump for some reason...
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    Whale Smartflow Pump

    Does anyone know if you can get genuine replacement 0 rings for the above pump Model No UV0814, cheers.
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    Bed Making

    Hi, that was my thoughts. I've never reversed any of the cushions in all the years of caravaning but as said in original post quite a few people we met last week said they were told by caravan sales staff that to turn them over was the correct way.
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    Bed Making

    It's been a mixed week. Friday was the worst cold and wet but Looe itself was very busy. Traffic a bit slow over bridge due to traffic lights on Polpero side due to landslide.
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    Bed Making

    Good morning from a dry site in Looe. Bit of a personal question but how do you make up your beds? I ask this because the subject came up on site and several people said that they turned the seats/ bunks what ever you want to call them over which gave a flatter bed and that it was the correct...
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    Caravan Alarm

    Thanks for your quick response, I think I'll take Mr.Plods advice and leave it in its deactivated state. Cheers.
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    Caravan Alarm

    We have a Bailey Pegasus 462 and cannot turn the intruder alarm off when connected either to the battery or 240 volt. I have had to take the 5amp fuse out to deactivate it. There is nothing in the manual about the alarm so I am not sure what make it is also I can't see how if needed you can...
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    Sites in the Cotswolds

    We are looking to get away to the Bourton -on-the Water has anyone stayed in the area before that could suggest /recommend some sites. We are looking for EHU, hardstanding pitch or similar, showers and toilets dose not have to have club house or entertainment. Thank you in advance for any help.
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    Whale Pump leaking ? Water Ingress

    Thank you for advice. The fitting that goes into pump is a StemTee Adapter and its the Stem part that is leaking which is why the tape solution came up in conversation. I have seen a video on Youtube which showed the "0" rings in whale fittings being replaced for a few pence and wondered if the...
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    Whale Pump leaking ? Water Ingress

    I have just had our Pegasus 462 serviced and we found the Whale water pump started to leak it is just a very small drip under pressure. We had been away over the New Year with the van and it was fine. The leak is on the left hand side of pump where a 12m.m spigot on the tee piece pushes into...
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    Route planning for caravans

    I have used the C&MC route planner several times and found it very good and helpful.