Recent content by SteveG_5041636

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    CARAVANS BECOMING DETACHED FROM TOWCARS

    Never liked the idea of these breakaway cables- once these jam on the van`s brakes & snap, bearing in mind I reckon no van has perfectly balanced brakes, the van will just swerve violently to one side & hit something or flip over. I have used trailers in the past where I have wrapped a piece of...
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    Rover 45

    Hi,I see no previous post on this,so I am asking for any comments on this car for towing.I have used an old 400 which was fine,if very wobbly on motorways when overtacken(or overtaking). I mainly use an old discovery which is more stable but slower up hills.
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    Shower Tray

    Well,after exploring the raised floor in the bathroom,the shower tray is there,plumbed up & intact!
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    Shower Tray

    Hi,I`m hoping to refit the bathroom of our Abbey Lancaster 1986.I have installed a cassette toilet,but can anyone tell me where to get hold of a shower tray once I know the dimensions?Does anyone make them to order??
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    Awning sizing

    We have an awning for a caravan which we have just lost due to the recent storms.How do we find out the size for future use or to sell on?I know the caravan is measured ground to ground following the awning rail,so I guess we just pull out the fabric & follow from the bottom of one side & along...
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    4X4

    I tow a 750kg van with a P rover 400 2l diesel & a H discovery 2.5l diesel.After several outings along the M6,M5 I can say that the car is battered by the wind & is jostled when overtaken quite alarmingly.The discovery is much steadier in the same conditions.My van is used all year for work so...