Recent content by tj_4

I had an issue very similar to this a few years back when I transfered from a Vauxhall Carlton to a Ford Granada. In theory the Granada was heavier, more powerful and should have made a much better towcar bit it didn't. Like you I has instability issues, this was the days before the internet and...

I am bias on this as I drive a Kia Sorento 2.2 KX-2 auto, but I have not always driven a kia. The Kia warranty is good, and in my opinion so is the car, but you need to look at your overall requirements. I tow a 1800kg caravan so weight was important. As some of the cars you are looking at are...

Not sure what make of caravan that you are refering to but we had this happen on a Bailey Senator Series 6. But unlike you we had not placed anything that generated heat on it. Never worried and it caused no further mroblems in the 4 years we owned the caravan.

I have just bought a new Kia Sorento and like you saw 2 figures quoted, well on recieving the V5 I see the have put in the average of the 2 figures, do I believe it as accurate.......NO. But it is acceptable for my purpose as I had calculated on the lower.

Towcraft for me too, Granada, Galaxy and Jeep all with complete satisfaction

Hi The S5 Indianna I have just sold could not be upgraded as it was already at the chassis maximum, I believe the Oaklahoma will be the same. My new S6 Wyoming has been upgraded to 1800kg, front gas box logo came off with some persistant pulling without problem, the rear did not want to be...

Hi Having been one of the few who have been pulled by the law and found to be overweight I would advise everybody to keep to the plated weight. Following this experience I concluded that 90% of caravanners are overweight. I thought I was a careful caravanner who abided by the law but we don't...

By standing in the van to look at the spirit level you can effect the reading, especially if you are quite heavy. I always view the spirot level from outside the door, also the wife who is driving the car can hear me better.

I have a series 5 Indiana 2006, clearly the best van we have had in the last 20 years. And its the first Bailey. Used it in the UK and Spain, we are ralliers so it gets lots of use. So go for it Regards Steve

I have a Bailey Indiana that has just been booked in for its first service, the only complaints I have are a plastic trim that has shrunk and the aerial is stiff to crank to 90deg. When I commented to the service manager that is was a rather short list and nothing had been done before his...

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5CRD GREAT!!!! Steve

Check, the 13 pins socket on car does not always have all the pins wired, often missing fridge supply. Steve

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/gallimages/large_75922_2.jpg This is us Chrysler Grand Voyager and Bailey Senator Indiana Steve

We swapped after a lot of heartache from an end bathroom moonstone to a fixed bed Indiana. I must say its much better and I would not go back to the end bathroom. That said I will point out that our kids no longer come with us so it is a luxury 2 berth to us. I'm not sure I would be saying the...

Over the years I have purchased the following vans new and all have had to be returnrd to the factory for extensive repairs in the first 12 months. Avondale Pearle Orion Abbey Oxford (Cosalt build) Eccles Emerald (Sprite build) Ecclec Moonstone (swift build) Not being put off i bought...