Recent content by Tony_374293886

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    Gulf stream scotland

    Claire we hae been upto the Highlands around Pitlochry a couple of times trailor tenting around the middle of june. we have had a wonderfull time warm weather no midges,which we are told dont become a problem untill after july . we also toured the most of the area such as fort william Loch ness...
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    electrical towing conections

    many thanks damion & john,I dont Know what year van the previous owner of the car a C5, had but the van reverse lights did not work & then the car reverse lights started playing up? your info will help in checkin it out
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    What do you tow and what with ?

    Hello all Ihave a 1998 Elddis mistral GTS with a 03 citroen C5 the performance is superb & at 37 mpg towing Im very happy
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    Towing with a citroen C5

    PS a extra bonus is that if you are buying s/h they are a bargain
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    Towing with a citroen C5

    Hi I have a 2.2 HDI c5 only towed my elddis mistral 1200 max weight once sofar but was very pleased with the performance + averaged 35+ mpg 43 when not towing. itend to tour france ect this year. the cruise control is a superb bonus. try the what tow car webbsite TD
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    new to caravanning proper

    Hi from Tony& Pauline wife & I newly retired we have used trailor tents & tenting in the past & once had a sprit 400 for a short time (30yr ago)now have a Elddis Mistral & a Citroen C5 tow car Lookng forwards to touring france ect when all the decor is up to the wifes requirments & when we get...
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    portable generators

    many thanks for all replys based on which I have decided to take a second battery as a spare regards to all T D
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    electrical towing conections

    I HAVE A S/H 2003 CAR ALREADY FITTED WITH TOW BAR& 2 ELECTRCAL CONNECTORS & HAVE A 1998 CARAVAN. I have heard that there is some differences in the wireing due to recent changes in circuit connections for the fridge? please can someone advise on how & what to check. Tony D
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    portable generators

    hello john thanks for your reply. we intended to use camping & caravan club D.A site for around a week at a time with no electric available. The idea was to use the battery to run the TV & ligts but to use the genny to charge the battery via a car type charger as we understand that a tv would...
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    traveling with a cat?

    did try a harness & lead once long ago but it was a bit like flying a furry kite . we are trying to get her used to the inside of the van but the concequences of taking her away from known territory could be Catastophic!!!
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    traveling with a cat?

    it had to happen! just retired no longer have to worry about the kids,new car new van.time to realize the dream, travel europe,see what the UK has to offer!!what do we do with the cat!! anyone else had this dillema? We would like to take her with us but afraid we may lose her. catteries are out...
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    Caravan movers

    Just had a powrtouch reconditioned unit fitted by powrtouch the unit is like new with 5 yr warranty.Under
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    portable generators

    we intend to use sites that have no electric available &am considering a generator prompted by ALDI offer of a 2stoke unit @£49 but on checking found that small gennies can cost up to £400 can any one tell me what I should be looking for in a unit befor I buy?
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    Tom Tom 910

    I dont have tomtom but most satnav devices have a choice of routing options (fastest,shortest,motorcycle,LORRY) ect, I always use the lorry option when towing,it save being sent on a route which you describe