Recent content by TrevorM

Hi paddlerjay, I tow an Elddis (MTPLM 1150Kg) with a Yeti 170 4x4, and achieve around 33mpg. This is extremely variable and wind direction, road type, traffic conditions and driving style will all make a significant difference. My consumption is not much different to when I was towing the same...

Hi Prof. We had quite a discussion on methods of measuring nose weight with the Reich a long time ago, covering taking moments about the pivot point and distances to the jockey wheel and to the coupling head, centre of mass etc., so I will not re-open the whole debate. To cut a long story short...

Some time age I bought a (rather expensive) Reich Caravan Weight Control (CWC;) I wondered at the time if this was a sensible move, but if you take account of saved trips to the weighbridge I think it becomes a bit more cost effective. Reich claims a +/- 3% error range for this device, although...

Hi. I looked into this before going to France this year and was surprised by the French regulations (as I understand them - I am sure someone will correct me if I have misunderstood them.) It seems speed limits are determined not by actual towing combination weights, but by the maximum Gross...

Hi Val, Following your post I have been checking the Tesco site for details of this offer but nothing has appeared yet. In fact following your link gives an error message (can not remember what it said.) Do you have any information on when this may become available please, or maybe I have...

Colin, I think it may be a mistake to expect the numbers to 'add up.' I do not think anyone is saying you can utilise the maximum front and rear axle weights st the same time. Therefore if you are running the maximum front axle load then the rear can not be at the maximum if you are at the GVW...

Hi again. Thanks everyone for your very helpful information. We arrived today at Les Peupliers with no problems and so far are very pleased with the site. We have an unexpected bonus (if we decide to stay longer, and we probably will,) in that the site has extended the cut off date for Camping...

Thanks for your replies. Val A, we are at Vendres Plage, so will be travelling North on the A75 before 'dropping down' via Millau itself. Your comments on Les Peupliers are much appreciated, since we are hoping to visit the Gorges du Tarn etc. Once again, thanks to both for your replies...

Hi all; I am in the South of France and thinking of moving to the Les Peupliers site near Millau in the next few days. I wondered if any of you wise people have travelled into Millau from the South, and if so, would like to know if the route is suitable for caravans? I guess it should be as it...

Hi, You could try running the affected website using Compatibility Mode of Internet Explorer 8. To do this, Click on 'Tools,' then Compatibility View. This works for several 'quirks,' and may be worth a try. Enjoy your holidays, Trevor M

Thanks Val. I booked Dover to Dunkirk via the Caravan Club yesterday at £58 return for car and caravan. Travelling out on 20th June, returning 18th July. Saved us £40 on what we were anticipating! I believe the CC offer ended yesterday though. Enjoy your holidays. Trevor M.

I have just checked in my 'Superb' brochure and it gives max noseweight of 80Kg. I would think that should be enough for most people, except, perhaps those wanting to carry bicycles on their A Frames. Hope this helps. Enjoy your holidays. Trevor M.

From what I have heard via the media it does seem the proposal would cause any pensioner (at the time of the change) who has been sensible enough to plan for their retirement to be significantly disadvantaged. My own feeling is that if this goes through it will be a 'clanger' of the same...

Hi Deli Dave. I have been considering the same thing, but did not want anything overly large. I have still not made up my mind, but the VW Caddy Maxi Life 4WD looks the business! PS: This is my first post using the 'new' system and my first impression is that it seems to be an improvement on...

Hi Chris, I may be wrong (and I do not know which Golf variety you have,) but I would have thought it might be a reasonable match for your caravan - you do not have to stick religiously to the infamous 85% guideline. It would be cheaper to add a towbar than to replace the car! I tow a caravan...