Recent content by trooper31

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    Dashcams in Europe - important news

    :cheer: :) Dash cams are a "God send",I bought one about 12months ago and would'nt go anywhere without it fitted,recently I have had near misses with the dreaded motorbikes,undertaking,overtaking and cutting up,they're always on to car drivers to "Think Bike",as an ex motorcyclist myself alot...
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    Hi. New member calling

    Welcome Jeff Hope you keep on the road for as long as possible,nothing like it,good luck with you van repair.
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    Top 10-year-old tow cars

    :cheer: :) Have had 2 Disco's unfortunately both ended up being scrapped,dreaded rust,can, beat my trusted 22 Year Old Isuzu Trooper. 3.1 Tdi SWB Kerbweight 2600Kg Economical,robust and pulls like a train :woohoo: :silly: :cheer:
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    New Introduction

    Many thanks,sorry haven't responded sooner but had dreaded PC/internet prob's.
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    New Introduction

    :cheer: Hi Dave Many thanks,sorry haven't replied sooner but been away at Widemouth Bay in Cornwall for a week.Unfortunately couldn't take van as am preping for next season,minor repairs and servicing. The "Beast" as she is known does do everything I waqnt from her,I have had in the past a...
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    Motorised Jockey Wheel Fitment

    The only draw back I found when looking for a temporary mover was that the Mister Shifta was just to heavy for my needs,my current 1,the Euro-Move is ideal as I can remove it when not being used,and if required put in back of 4x4 and take it with me. As with all things Mechanical,they are only...
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    New Introduction

    I have recently looked at the D-Max in the event anything happens to the trooper,I did like what I saw. The trooper I purchased from a well known auction site as a Spares/Repair with a leaking radiator,I finally replaced rad aftyer running for 2 years topping up with rad-seal,the point came...
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    New Introduction

    I know of 2 sites locally to me that are Open All year,this being "Stowford Farm Meadows" near Ilfracombe North Devon,and "Cofton Caravan Park" Near Dawlish Devon,I believe both these sites have an ad in PC Magazine,they both can be found on internet.
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    New Introduction

    Many thanks,I have not tried Brent House yet,but will make an effort to try next season as we go to Brean quite regularly.
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    New Introduction

    Hi Mel Many thanks
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    Motorised Jockey Wheel Fitment

    Thanks for that,its a case of "Bodge it,Bend it" and deny all knowledge,but it works well. :) :) :)
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    Motorised Jockey Wheel Fitment

    Thanks for your opinion,as it is only a short incline,and the age of the van it wouldn't warrant the expense of a motor mover,the jjockey wheel is adequate for the job at the moment.
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    Motorised Jockey Wheel Fitment

    The bracket fitted to the underside of the "A" rame is bolted using the 2 existing bolts at the front of the Tow hitch.
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    New Introduction

    Many thanks Hutch,nice to hear a reply. We also try to tour all year,but at the moment doing some minor work on van ready for next season. A couple of excellent sites we have been to,and keep going back to are "Northam Farm" Brean Sands,off jct 22 M5,the sataff are fantastic,nothing to much...
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    New Introduction

    :cheer: :woohoo: Hi to all caravanners out there,I thought I ought to introduce ourselves,I myself am Ex-Military with 13 Years Service and was made redundant in 1993,my wife and I have been caravanning for over 15 Years,with our first unit being a Daihatsu Fourtrak 2.8 Turbo Diesel and an...