Recent content by stuart11

Hi, I repaired a delaminated window a couple of years ago on our swift conqueror- and its been fine ever since. I used DOW CORNING marine silicone-it has good temp. flexibility. I simply removed window , put a small bead around and clamped it up with some small crocodile clips, Once set, simply...

Hi Dave c,I agree,Ithink all new caravans should be fitted with good quality tyres,regardless ofquality of 'van.We've got matador tyres on our 2yr old swift conqueror which we've used many times over the last 2yrs,and so far they're in good condition,but I'm keeping a close eye on them.If I can...

Hi Mark,we tow a swift conqueror 650 lux with a isuzu double cab pickup always in 2wd,we've also had mitsi's and towed with 2wd but they've all had manual gearboxes.Iknow somes mitsi's with auto boxes must tow in 4wd as advised in the owners manual,but I think a quik call to a main dealer will...

Hi all,i've got a new window waiting at the dealers.They will fit it for me vas they broke it when the van was serviced last month,but to save tugging the van to them,I was wondering if I could fit it myself as it looks straight forward,I'm assuming the small locking handles come ready...

Hi all,just wondering if anyone's been to Sun Valley in St.Austell,as we're thinking of booking up for 2 weeks,what did you think of it? Thanks for your replies,stuart1

Hi Denise,sorry,I must have got my dates mixed up.We were on pitch 55.As I post this,it has'nt stopped raining all morning,which is a shame as we wanted to get out for the day as one of our daughters is off to Germany next week with the school and we wanted to do something nice today,but thats...

Hi Denise,hope you had a nice weekend at Dornafield,what did you think of it?

Hi Allyson,assuming air filter is clean and fuel and fuel filter are not contaminated,it could be your exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr)needs cleaning as they often choke up.You can do away with this valve and fit a blanking plate,although this invalidates any warranty,but cleaning the valve...

Hi Lisa,we put our aquaroll and wastemaster in heavy duty bags bought from bags for everything,as it keeps the inside of the van clean,especially if i'ts been raining and the containers are wet and muddy ect.I have seen some bags that are shaped to fit the containers with different couloured...

Hi Denise,Dornafield was excellent,very well kept site,and very good toilet/shower facilities(even my wife Sarah used them instead of the shower in the van)Our three daughters made friends as well,and thought the site was great,which suprised us slightly as we normally go to sites with pool/club...

Count me in,I've had someone posting using my original name,I'ts about time this was stopped

Thanks for your reply Allyson,sounds good, we're looking forward to going even more, cheers, Stuart1

Hi all,just wondering if anyone's been to this site, as we've booked for the early May bank holiday?

Hi Tony,we have a swift conqueror 650 lux 06 model,which has the layout you want.This model was discontinued last year,but I'm not sure if you want a new or second hand van,excellent van,hope this helps, stuart

Hi Denise, we've booked Dornafield for Easter weekend,all looks good in the brochure,fingers crossed!