Recent content by Stephen_5122599

Hi david, I agre with SPG (Special Patrol Group?) and being a Superstorm owner can vouch for the flexibility of it's layout. The build quality is excellent but you do pay a weight penalty. My local dealer says they are well sought after on the used market and give a good return when selling...

Hi Phillip, The LWB anyday. I tow an Elddis Superstorm (1900kg) with one and it's about as good as you can get. I recently had a conversation with a delivery driver who used a SWB to tow a trailer delivering cars, he reckond it was not very stable at times and much prefered the long wheel base...

Hi Lutz. I've not heard of any imminent changes but the current regs are over 20 years old. I will be at a meeting in a couple of weeks time with the people who draft new legislation so I'll make some enquiries and let you know. Regards Steve

Hi Colin, The 'Ministry of Transport' won't pull you over to check your diesel, Her Majesty's Customs and Excise do that. VOSA will pull you over to check that the vehicle is roadworthy, taxed not overloaded and if it is being used commercially is fitted with a tachograph when towing. Any way...

Hi Pete, Beemer Mal is incorrect in what he is saying. Regulation 8 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 state that the maximum width trailer which can be towed by a vehicle of 3500kg gross weight or less is 2.3m. This part of the regulations is equally applicable to...

Hi Andy, I tow a Superstorm with a 3.2 Shogun LWB it's not as stable when the van is empty, put some weight in it and it tows a dream. I'm sure you will find the same with yours. regards Steve

Hi Frank, I think you will find that weight is not a big issue a typical 4.3m RIB weighs around 165kg, a 4.8m around 200kg. A basic 30hp two stroke outboard weighs as little as 50kg. A light boat doesn't need a large heavy trailer So unless you want a big RIB with a large outboard your Polo is...

HI Frank, There are no specific issues about towing a boat on a trailer, just make sure it is securely attached to the trailer and the propellor is protected by one of those reflective bags. Boat trailers wheel bearings can take a bit of a battering from launching in salt water so make sure...

Hi, Last year we stayed at Chateau lez Eaux near Granville the touring van area was spotless as was the toilet facilities. There is a fishing lake with free access, an open pool and a covered water park. The site is owned by Castell camping and there are cabins available either direct from them...

Hi mark, That's a difficult one, you have chosen one of the heaviest vans available. There are a few MPV's such as the Galaxy/Sharan which are rated to tow 2000kg but to be honest the Elddiss is heavier than the tow car and I for one would not like to try it. If you want to go down the 4X4...

Hi Jo-anne Like Jim I,ve got a Bradcot Classic for a Superstorm and they work well together. I also went for the steel poles because of the awning size and feel more comfortable with it's strength. My first attempt to put it up lasted about 90 minutes and a similar time to put it away but it's...

Hi , I bought the cheap ones from Lidl teir held on with rubber straps and work a treat on my Shogun. Regards Steve

Hi Claire, My 2001 Shogun is fitted with the standard 16" wheels and my caravan has a Winterhoff stabilizer, There is no clearance problem and I just hitch straight up. Regards Steve

Hi Jo-anne, I have a 2006 superstorm and echo SPG's comments, I tow it with a 3.2 Shogun. Regards Steve

Hi Jules, If you need a full size 4x4 , then with your budget I can wholely recomend the Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 did. I have a 2001 long wheelbase 5 speed auto (tiptronic) it seats seven, it tows my twin axle Elddis superbly (you don't get many caravans heavier)it is very comfortable has all the...