Recent content by Stephen1956

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    Kojack bottle jack

    I had 2 Kojack bottle jacks the first one collapsed suddenly the 2nd time it was used as the seal went spraying oil around, it was taken back to the supplier who exchanged it for another this one did the same the 3rd time it was used, not used on a large caravan , decided not to risk another so...
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    When are caravan manufactures going to be held accountable?

    How true thats why Swift are to be applauded for putting their dirty laundry on show by running their own forum. Its a pity that one manufacturer seems to be burying there heads in the sand with regards to cracks in the body panels that as its almost unique to this one manufacturer would point...
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    does fitting a mover yourself invalidate the warranty?

    If it still had current flowing in the OFF position with the key in place it would not be much use as a isolator! I think your dealer is telling porkies.
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    I didn't get it up often enough .....

    I had a Kojack Lite and it would suddenly colapse spewing oil from the seals it started the second time I used it but did not do it every time,I decided it was to much of a lottery so returned it and got a full refund and purchased a Alko side lift jack.
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    Using a ferry for the first time.

    If you have big feet on the standard staeadys its best to remove the rear ones before bording the ferry if the ramps are steep they can be ripped off while boarding or departing.
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    Kojack Lite

    I had the bottle type Kojack Light and it would suddenly collapse spraying oil from both seals I took it back and got a full refund.
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    Changing caravan electrics to single 13 pin plug

    Fair enough I have fitted 3 of these now for myself and friends only took me about 15 mins for each.
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    Changing caravan electrics to single 13 pin plug

    Just fit one of these plugs made to take 2 - 7 pin cores to the van they come with instructions http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-Pin-Conversion-Plug-Caravans-2-Cables-/200749448372?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item2ebd997cb4
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    Caravan Club cancellations by the site

    Hello 3 of us were rung by Rooksbury CC site yesterday and told our bookings for the bank holiday were being cancelled due to heavily waterlogged pitches, fair enough the weather cannot be helped. However this does highlight a flaw in the CC booking system as we are still shown as booked in...
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    Cost of new Caravan

    Depending on when you buy might affect the discount also what model you go for when the new models come in around October there are old models to clear also the new model can be bought a good discount if you talk to the right person normally the owner as he will be looking for a quick return on...
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    Bailey Alu Tech Servicing

    It looks like Bailey did not have the confidence in their Alu-tec method of contruction to underwrite the final 4 years of the warranty theirselves opting to have it underwriten by a third party, and they still do not have the confidence to underwrite it theirselves in a effort to save costs...
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    bailey withdrawn 10 year guarantee

    I believe Swifts 10 year warranty is carried by the manufacturer so there is no cost outlay from the manufacture at point of sale unlike Bailys insurance based last 4 years, I am not sure about Eldiss, so it would appear to me to make a deal of commercial sense providing the product is good...
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    bailey withdrawn 10 year guarantee

    It was a brave move on the part of Bailey to initiate a free 10 year body warranty and it left other manufacturers playing catch up now Swift and Elldis also have a free 10 year body warranty, it is a even braver move to abolish it. In times when sales are difficult it makes me wonder why...
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    Puddles on Caravan roof

    Every van we have had with a stretched aluminium roof that we have had including 2 Lunars has had puddles on the roof it should not cause any problems.
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    showering in my caravan

    Did'nt some Baileys have trouble with chemicals leaching out of the water hoses and causing the water to taste funny perhaps the chemicals are affecting your skin? does the water have a funny taint.