Recent content by Tony_374371542

Thanks for the replies. We are in the process of changing the caravan for a lighter one. The new MAM of the car and caravan would just be outside the 3500kg at 3506kg which would unfortunately take me just outside the B licence catagory. It was the wording of the updated licence conditions...

My licence is due for renewal in February next year. I found the website suggested by sprocket very interesting regarding the licence requirements for new drivers which comes into force in January of next year. At the moment, I have the BE entitlement on my licence. When I renew my licence, will...

Are you expecting too much from the car/fridge system? As far as I know, the 12 volt car system is designed to keep the fridge cold after it has been cooled by either the gas supply or mains.

I had the same problem as sammysoc. I changed my car and had a Witter extended neck towbar fitted. The hitch groaned at low speed, roundabouts etc. I tried all the usual remadies including changing the pads. When I changed the pads, there were two spacer washes on each pad. I removed one...

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Hello Paula, We have a 2006 CRV Ctdi Ex and tow a 2007 Challenger 540, although our car and caravan weights seem to be slightly different to yours. The car hanbook says the diesel model weighs between 1622gk and 1673kg, with a towing limit of 1500kg and a towball limit of 100kg. The maximum...

Hello ww2nut Just a general comment on caravan weight really. I have a 2007 Swift Challenger 540 with a MIRO of 1274Kg and a MTPLM of 1480Kg. I am always careful with loading and decided recently to have the van weighed. We keep in the van what I would call everyday stuff ie pots, pans...

Hello Prof. I reached 70 recently and had to renew my licence. My original licence covered the normal car/light lorry up to 7500Kg and also the B+E catagories. To continue with the B+E catagories to allow me to drive my caravan/car outfit and a mini-bus on a voluntary basis, I had to take a...

Many thanks for the advice. It sounds as though the plug may need a bit of TLC. I will have to pin him down and have a look at the problem myself. Tony

Thanks for the replies. I know he has replaced the plug at some stage but it still leaks, that's the reason I thought it may be the internal thread that's cracked. I did look on e-bay and found a plug that had two O rings. The ad claimed it would cure the leak. Hopefully without breaching...

Thanks for the information Gafferbill. I looked at the link and the Carver diagram is the same as the unit on our friends van. I couldn't find any more information other than it may be the internal thread but will keep on trying. Tony

We have a friend with a 1997 Swift Challenger which has a Whale hot water system. He has a problem with the drain plug on the outside of the heater. When he fills the and uses the system, warm water drips from the plug onto the ground. He has tried replacing the O ring and sealing the plug...

Hello Wendy I have a 2006 CR-V diesel and tow a Challeger 540. The manufacturers towing limit for my vehicle model is 1500kg and a nose weight limit of 100kg. I had a Witter detachable towbar towbar fitted, which I find allows me to hitch up without removing the stabiliser handle or spare...

Hello Dave, Very impressive mpg towing and solo figures for a 2.0 litre diesel. Is he always going downhill with a following wind? Tony

Hello George&Ade, I had another go at my seat this morning and managed to get it to work. The complete seat did come out without much bother but it didn't do me any good. The release mechanism was not accessable. The advice from David.R about making sure the seat bottom is latched worked in the...