Recent content by Tom_5086015

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    Blown air heating

    I have an Elldis Oddysey 524 which has an end washroom. It's the same layout as my previous caravan (Sterling europa) Problem is that by the time the heated air gets to the washroom, it's neither warm or blowing much. Ther are two causes I think: 1. the air has a long way to go and 2. The air...
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    Mr. Shifta

    I have an Elddis Odyssey which grosses at about 92% of the kerbweight of my towcar. It's not a problem as I understand the dynamics of keeping the tow car weight up and the caravan down. However, because it's a bit heavier than my previous Caravan, it takes a bit of effort to pull it onto my...
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    Front End Water Damage

    Eddie I had a problem like this on a van a few years ago but it was that bad that the front of the caravan became unstable. I repaired it over winter using pressure treated timber from B&Q. I did all the work from inside, it was bit heavier when I finished it (bigger section timber) and I...
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    Front locker - Elddis Oddysey - leaking

    Bought a 2003 model from a well known local dealer. Put it in storage just after. Got it out at easter and found the a bucket in the locker was full of water. I've now discovered that water pours in whenever it rains, complained to the dealer who says it's not supposed to be weatherproof as...
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    winterhoff hitch problem

    Just a thought Did you fit a new towball? When i got my Elddis, fitted with the Winterhoff hitch, i rubbed all the plating off with fine wet & dry to allow stabiliser pads to grip. maybe this would aslo allow your coupling to release?
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    Valuation for Insurance

    Recently had my 'van written off (storm damaged sides and roof) and was dissapointed in the insurance company pay out. I had heard scare stories that in these situations, if you insured for less than the 'van's value, you didn't get a full payout. I insured it for the price it would cost to...
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    Cleaning Windows

    Eldiss suggest plain, cold water and a soft cloth, not a sponge.
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    Draining the system

    I had a Europa and the water drain was a real pain
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    Reliable caravan servicing in North West England

    First time on site so didn't put my comment in right pace, see posting 15th Nov from Tom (I might have bought your unserviced van!)
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    Reliable caravan servicing in North West England

    Was the last 'van you p/x to Barrons an Elddis Odyssey? I've just bought one from Barrons & paid for extended warranty but then had to cancel it when I found it hadn't a service record. I was hoping to have a 'van with a full service record to take advantage of eldiss's 5 year damp warranty...