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Thanks Rob, yes these technical terms are somewhat confusing. I would call it a clunking (tow bar company are coming out to check the tow bar) as opposed to a creaking beacuse it only lasts for about a second rather than 2 or 3 or more seconds as I would think a creak would last. is this deep...

Hi, we have a 2005 Swift Charisma, 2006 S-Max 2.0TDci and the ourfit are well matched. Recently I have a heard an occasional 'clunking' sound that appears to be coming from the coupling area. Any suggestions on what it could be as I can't seem to identify it. Thanks.

Hi, Amazon.co.uk are cheapest. Stephen.

Hi Jason, try here: - http://www.east-coast-leisure.co.uk click on 'online shop' on top bar, then 'towing' then 'mirrors' and the brackets are there at

Thanks, the latter idea seems simple but sensisble. Ta.

Hi, I have a Ford S Max fitted with a single adaptor and a conversion lead that goes into the 2 sockets on the van (Swift Charisma). When the lead from the car is connected to the leads from the van it becomes far too long and drags on the ground. I have used a bungee to wrap them up around...

Mikey, how did you shorten these cables? Mine are so long they drag on the ground so I bungee them up but always worry that they might snag on a turn or something. Cheers, Stephen.

Good news, Trevor. Thanks for the info. Stephen.

Hi, thinking of changing over my 7kg Calor bottles for the BP Gaslight 10KG. Many sites say they are too tall to fit in some vans and measuring my Swift Charisma it looks like it will be very tight. Anyone had any experience of fitting the BP bottle into a Charisma or similar Swift group van...

Thanks for all the info. After much searching I found a dealer selling Isabella awnings costing not much more than a new Bradcot so that's what I've bought - an Isabella Commodore.

Hi, I'm looking for a 'cracking good deal' on an Isabella awning - are you able to guide my footsteps to where yours came from? Ta. Stephen.

Hi Russell, I bought an S-Max 2.0 TDCi (140) last September and pull a Swift Charisma 570. We've been delighted with the car and its ability to tow. We had thought of a new Galaxy but after driving the S-Max realised why even Jeremy Clarkson liked it! All the more significant given its price...

I bought a Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi (140bhp) and pull a Swift Charisma 570. Although we've done trips in the UK of about 100miles each way, the car has been excellent (used to have VW Sharan). This summer we go to France and will cover 1300 miles in 4 weeks so, it'll really test the car but so far...

I see you received a lot of replies! I'm in the same boat and about to buy the Senator Lux afterr viweing Bradcot and others. Have you purchased it yet and if so how is it? Thanks.

We are changing our awning from a steel framed Eurovent Soleria Lux (2005 used 3 times will sell for around £300) and are looking at either the Dorema Senator Lux or the Bradcot Classic. Can anyone comment on either of these two awnings and guide our steps? Thanks.