Recent content by timofleeds

Thanks for the replies.

Maybe, I have read about a higher incedence of the hitch pads failing which is why I suggested them. I will look at the tyre pressure system. Thanks both.

Thanks for the reply, do you know, if the hitch pads broke and dropped out could I still tow? Also I thought if the jockey wheel broke whilst hitching or un hitching ( only time it is used) the caravan would be unmovable without hitching up to the car. Could be a problem if leaving site and...

We are going to France and Germany for 3 weeks in July, what essential spares should we be taking with us for a touring caravan to prevent us being stranded and unable to tow? We will have red pennant cover. I was thinking spare wheel and tyre, spare jockey wheel and Alko hitch pads. I have a...

Thanks, Lutz.

Can anybody advise me on average per night prices in Germany in July, car caravan 2 adults EHU? Does any body have a database of stellplatz that allow caravans? Thank you.

The xtra services are on the motorway network.

I also found that the "Xtra" brand of services have a maximum parking time of 3 hours before payment is required, rather than the usual 2 hours at most service areas .

Hi, we ended up using A1 route Peterborough then Cambridge then Maidstone all 3 were easy access with car and caravan.

Hi, thanks for the replies, we don't need the breaks for "comfort" they are to have a walk around, similar to otherclive.

Hi, we are travelling from Leeds to Dover, towing a caravan, this next Saturday. Due to a medical problem we will have to make frequent stops, probably every couple of hours, to take a break. Can anyone suggest the best services to pull in to, for easy parking and, more importantly, the ones...

All sorted with CAMC . Helped by a very nice lady, Nina.

Thanks,Parksy. I was looking for somebody who had a similar scenario who could possibly recommend an insurance company.

Hi, I need cover for my caravan in Spain whilst it is unattended on site for approximately 2weeks. I will site it, stay 1night then leave it for approximately 14 days while I attended a family function elsewhere in Spain. I will then return to site for 1 night before doing a bit of touring in...

Thank you all for the replies, I will contact the sites mentioned and my current insurers.