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    trevormonty replied to the thread Motor mover recommendations.
    Only negative to these is user has to make sure they wind enough so it is engaged fully looking at indicator ie in green. This was...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    While carrying gas bottles in cars isn't recommended, you will find most campers(tenting) don't have a choice.
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    While campervans are water tight as they are based on panel can be very cosy and narrow. Motorhomes get around this by fitting a wider...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Motor mover recommendations.
    Not sure of question?. Autos engage by pressing 2 button and disengage by pressing another 2 buttons. Manual need to be engaged by...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Motor mover recommendations.
    I fitted them myself after watch them fitted by The Caravan Nut. View: https://youtu.be/_UMLLiuTHwE?si=eqK0e_8uepO1DkCN I choose...
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    The modern vans have central systems which can be nice use but when (not if) it dies you loss heating, HW and maybe lighting along with...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Food grade hose.
    Lot NZ dump stations will have short hose permanently attached to tap for rinsing out cassettes and greywater tanks. Tourists hiring...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    On UK vans can rarely sit right at front of seat as there is either set of drawers or small shelf just above the floor. On 4-6 berths...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    I place them in plastic cube with bit of packing to stop it moving around in cube.
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Ambitious towing!!!!!.
    On recent holiday seen a few different towing systems used by RVs to tow runaround, typically a Suzuki Jimny. One I liked most was...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    Switching to smaller bottles that can be put in van while travelling is one way to reduce nose weight. In NZ it means forgoing local...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Trumatic gas heaters.
    cheapest option would be used one from somebody privately wrecking caravan on likes on ebay. Will still it professional installed an...
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    trevormonty replied to the thread European Vs UK caravans..
    My research indicated any lead acid battery will vent if overcharged or discharged. In normal use shouldn't be issue with sealed...
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    Just purchased a 2008 Adria Altea 432PX. There are some pros and cons to Euro vans. Things to consider when looking at them. Pros...
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    If boot has false floor with underfloor storage area then there normally is enough room to carry a full size spare. Will lose...