Recent content by TheSleuth

John's advice is sound but even if that shows you are a few centimetres too high I wouldn't worry too much. The lightweight awnings with curved poles give quite a bit of leeway if you position the feet nearer the van, and the rubber straps for pegging down also have 2 to 3 inches variation at...

Philip Chrissie is spot on! On our most recent trip we were put on an earlier train in both directions and this has been the norm more often than not in several years of travel. Make sure you have your booking ref to hand at the automated check in booth and it will give you an earlier option...

Why does this site allow postings like Trev's? Presumably Garry had the choice of buying continental cover and pay an appropriate premium. I'm sorry he has had difficulties, but to suggest calling out the UK emergency services once he's driven back is not only unsafe if the problem hasn't been...

I haven't looked at Rob's link but with my twin ax I simply place two ramps in line spaced per distance between axles and push/pull the first wheel over the first ramp and continue until level. If its a slight slope and you are there for a short time then simply ramp one wheel up. It won't harm...

Caroline and Simon are right. What are you all doing horsing around arguing the toss about knee rolls and undersides, rolling out sleeping bags etc etc. trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. :-) It's always going to be a compromise, and a pretty poor one at that. If you want a...

Can't disagree with what's been said John. We had an Isabella part awning on our previous van which was both absolute top dollar quality and consequently very much top dollar price too. It didn't fit our new van and so we took a big hit on the second hand market - which hopefully you won't as...

Smiley/Ray S Have a look around Vaison and the Dentelles. Easy distance to the delights of Mont Ventoux plus Gigondas, Vacqueras, Cairanne, Sablet and more. Mmmmm, got a spare place?!!! Just keep off the Rhone plain and avoid the heat and Mistral. Bon voyage!

Denise You should also look at the Alan Rogers and Camping Cheque websites. Don't know when you are going but we have been to much of the Vendee over the years and sites close to the beach will be absolutely rammed for the next 5 weeks or so. Even if you can get a pitch you'll find your...

Juliette I am astonished that anyone would consider stopping overnight in ANY layby unless in dire emergency and that this question comes up so often. As other posters have said well run Municipal sites are everywhere in France and generally offer a secure, clean and quiet pitch, if perhaps...

Silly Billy My vans in store and I haven't any ready made pics unfortunately. But it's not complicated. The plastic channel is simply the edge of a gasket type piece that is trapped between wheel arch moulding and the side of the van. It has an awning-like edge to it that runs right round the...

Alex Add to that list:- A door latch/lock that works properly (I'm on no2 and it still sticks at the slightest opportunity. A TV you can turn off so it's not permanently on standby. A positive action flush drain tap not some silly cheap rubber bung that comes out and soaks your carpets. A...

Pity you're not going to the NEC, euro. Good chance to see different window configs and better appreciate my concerns! :-) We might even meet up and chew the fat about how to bring a bit more genuine quality to caravans across the board.

Bailey make both a single and twin axle wheel cover that you slide into the plastic channel that is sandwiched between mudgaurd and body. Like erecting a mini awning. Poor value and a pig to get in but looks good thereafter and keeps drafts out ok, and it would be easy to position velcro strips...

Kevin/Trucker I missed a trick there as my van is now 18 months old - but thanks for the tip for next time. I tend to carry heavy items in the 4x4 with just the two of us, so its not too critical. I haven't forgotten the window thing. Just no time to go sleuthing yet.

Stephen Just looked at that. Fantabulous! Thanks for gladdening an old fart's heart.