Recent content by Sprocker

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    Draining on serviced pitches.

    Apologies for resurrecting an old post but am finding this interesting. Did your modification of your wastemaster work?
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    Caravanners Essential Toolkit?

    As an engineer I am very guilty of having every tool with me 'just in case'. However I realise I need to be sensible and keep weight down to essentials. What would you consider being in your 'Essential' toolkit that will stay with the van?
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    Kia Sportage. Diesel or petrol?

    I had back to back drives yesterday of petrol and diesel versions of the same car, same age, same spec, similar mileage. Both cars really impressed me driving solo, and the price difference between the two was minimal. So taking on board your comments above, and following a lengthy chat with a...
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    Kia Sportage. Diesel or petrol?

    Thankyou for your exellent replies. I started my caravanning with a 4 berth Bailey (I have no idea what model or specs, but it was over 35 years ago so probably not the lightest van). I happily towed that all over the UK for 8 years with a 1600 Ford Cortina.....maybe around 75bhp? Probably my...
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    New member

    Hi all, Just joined the forum. We just sold our VW campervan and coming back to caravanning after a good few years away. We bought a Swift Alpine 2, and now looking at upgrading our current car to something more suitable for towing.
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    Kia Sportage. Diesel or petrol?

    Hi All, We're just getting back into caravanning after a few years away, and need to swap to a better towcar. We're pretty much decided that the Kia Sportage is the way we want to go but.....can't decide on petrol v diesel. We have Swift Alpine 2, MTPLM 1218, and there will just be the two of...