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Can anyone help me with replacing the LED light strip positioned under the lockers on my Senator Indiana. I can't see how I can replace the LED . Does anyone know how to take the light cover off please? I have had a close look but just cant work it out and I don't want to cause unnecessary...

Hi Dave, When I first got my sat system for the van I set it up on my drive. 1st I set the dish in the same direction as my house dish. Ensuring that the LMB angle was set at about 7.00 O'clock. Having found the signal I then marked the position of the LMB arm and the asimuth (tilt) on the...

Did you clean the fridge and leave the door open? You havn't mentioned it!

When you think how much money and time is spent in wind tunnels by car manufacturers then you can get some idea how technically difficult it is to improve the aerodynamics of a vehicle. Small tweaks here and there make huge differences to airflow, noise and drag reduction etc. I cant see any way...

Hi Baspegpet, As a tip, take a look at your car manual regarding long term storage. I am sure you will find that they recommend that you increase the tyre pressures. This will minimise the 'flattening' effect. If you look at your van tyres they should give a maximum pressure. Inflate them to...

Hi Supergranny, this might sound silly and patronising, it's not meant to be. Are you sure you are using the correct key

Hi Vansmudge. I have used a small solar panel charger for the last 3 years whilst overwintering my van. I can only say that it has worked very well for me. I have a 110amp hr battery feeding an alarm and tracker unit. I ensure that the battery is fully charged (by the vans charger) before I...

Hi lauramumof3, I'm not sure if we are talking about the same bugs but living in the country we are bugged every year in late July and August with little black bugs. These are about 3mm long and get everwhere. They are known to me as thunderbugs. They breed in grass and fly to mate around this...

Thanks Parksy, for reminding people of my original topic. I myself was Group Warranty Manager for the largest vehicle importer in the UK for many years until my retirement so I am not ignorant regarding warranties. My comment was regarding dealer aftersales service which is clearly a source of...

I have just collected my van from the selling (no longer my) dealer after it's 4th annual service. I cannot believe the total lack of care displayed by them. When I left it it was clean inside and out. On return it was filthy inside and with greasy hand marks on the wheel arch, additionally...

Hi Lada, I read once that if you place tumble dryer sheets in your van it will keep mice away. I think it must be true as I have done this for the past 3 years as I store my van on a farm. Van cover straps have been nibbled but nothing in the van or locker. There is an added advantage - they...

Hi Ramcab360. Don't know a lot about the particular fire but in general gas fires have a "thermo couple" which is a flame failure device to allow the gas to flow. This couple is normally placed with its tip in the flame. These fail and when they do the safety system thinks there is no flame...

Hi, to another TC! To a degree you are correct 'what you buy is what you get', however there are ofted many prices for what you buy arn't there! My advice would be to go for a known manufacturer and avoid budget tyres. In the main these are more likely to wear out quicker and also to offer...

I used to run a Passat 140PD with a DSG. I found it excellent when solo and pulling my Senator indiana. I never had any instances of gear hunting and would not flinch from using a DSG again. It's a very smooth box with manual control if you want it.

Hi, I wondered if anyone of you guys could help. I am looking for a new (to me) tow car. I like the look of the new style Santa Fe in auto form but wondered how it performed both as a tow car and solo. What sort of mpg can I expect and will it cope with my 1500kg mplm Bailey Senator series 6...