Recent content by Tony A.

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    From Scarborough to the Lakes

    Thanks for trying but.... Satnav downloads don't work on this site Tony We wouldn't be allowed to show them even if they did because the little sign from the attempted download which I've left below means that the material is copyright. If we don't own the copyright we can't put it on without...
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    Dogs - Where Should They Sleep ?

    People are to keen to give dogs human attributes, A dogs temp is 101 they have a permanent fur/hair coat which needs to cast,(Unless its anone casting Schnuazer or Poodle the body is confused with indoor high temps hence they cast all year round. Mandy asks why do they need to be trained to...
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    towing with a citroen c5 2.0ltr 110hp estate

    daren, It all depends what you are towing, IE a mini will handle the average trailer for trips to the tip. If you tell what you wish to tow with kerb weights etc I`m sure someone will advise you. Tony A.
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    Towcar for Hobby 650??

    Phil, As has been said before it may be to the letter of the law that 2.3mtrs is to wide for british roads unless pulled by a huge vehicle, BUT, I have seen the traveling people pulling them with transit vans/minibuses, and to repeat others, how many european tourists come over with their vans...
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    mobile caravan service

    I found this add on Ebay thought you would be intrested if living in the area, unfortunately I don`t, just my luck Tony A.
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    mobile caravan service

    Caravan Service & Repairs Full Workshop Facilities Caravan Mover Fitting Specialist Price information: £117.50 FULL CARAVAN SERVICE £100 + VAT Locations covered: PRESTON, LEYLAND, CHORLEY, BLACKBURN, BLACKPOOL AND ALL SURROUNDING AREAS Working hours: Mon : 08:00 - 17:00 Tue : 08:00 -...
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    DIY Motor Mover Fitting

    Chris, I have to diagree with Keith, don`t damage your vent mesh to get cables inside, I drilled a hole for each cable as near to the correct size as possible, then put builders mastic on the cable at the point where seal will be made and pull the mastic into the hole, the seal will be...
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    Fuel Prices

    Lorraine, It`s a great idea in theory, but I live 25 miles from the nearest supermarket, thats a tenner spent getting there and back. It`s a no brainer for me I`m afraid, I am stuck, along with thousands of others. Tony a.
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    should i get a refund from storage

    Dazici, What did the man on this "crappy little farm" say when you booked storage for a year. This (i assume he`s a farmer) guy is trying to make a living under terrible pressure from supermarkets and goverment. I bet you want your veg cheap at the supermarket aswell. You entered into a...
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    Help needed to find a site?

    jennifer, I went from LiverpooL to Dublin a couple of years ago with a firm called Merchant Ferries, they had a special offer in June of 99 pounds return car and caravan + two, It is worth a phone call. Tony A.
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    Sattelite dish & freeview??

    dan, You can pick up a cheap sky digi box off Ebay, or where ever, connect sky dish to digi box and you will recieve free to air channels with out a viewing card, buy a one off twenty quid card from sky if you want channels four and five, To check what you can receive take the sky card out off...
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    Caravan Transport

    Karen, you could always hire a transit van and tow it yourselves it will prob be cheaper than using a moving firm, but I dont think any one would notice if you towed it with a full size 4x4, I`ve seen traveling people do it, and what about foriegners coming over hear on holiday? it`s not...
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    kia sorrento mpg

    sean, I have had the 2.5sx on a 35 plate from new, it has done about 45,000mls, it dosen`t seem to matter how I drive it ,I get 27mpg solo, and 22mpg towing 1600kg LMC.not great I know but it is a great big comfortable tow car, I`ve never had a stiff back yet no matter how far I drive.enjoy...
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    Static Caravans

    sarah, It`s a con, we got bit with a time share in 1991, they tell you its an investment, B*****ks it cost me money to get rid of it. When you signed up they said you can only sell through them, hence no competition, take our price or don`t sell and continue to pay the annual fees, They have...
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    caravan insurance

    Barry, can`t you buy the van for a pound and sell it back when you get your new one, it`s a transfer of ownership and will satisfy your insurance company. Tony A.