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All of the trucks that I drive are top weight. The main mirror is not flat, check it carefully. The only wagons that I have ever seen with flat mirrors are the Yank trucks. When I say that the mirrors are useless its because as you start to push the van around the outer portion of the mirror...

They are convex but so are all of the mirrors on the wagons that I drive but no distortion. The mirrors on the car are curved too but why do the manufacturers of additional mirrors think that we need a mirror with two different radius/radii on the one piece. Looking for when to start turning...

Am I the only one that finds towing mirrors next to useless? Other than being able to see down the side of the van the view offered by my present mirrors is so distorted that they cannot be safely used for reversing. I am proposing to buy a truck wide angle mirror to try out on my present...

Yes the caravan owner is at fault but the wagon driver has shown himself to be at fault also. At no time was he at a safe distance from the car in front, regardless of speed. Running through road works and on a junction you can assume that you will be cut up. The wagon also sped up when he could...

Pulling livestock you will be driving with due care , anything less could mean dead stock. I have seen a Disco on its roof with a site compressor resting on top of it after things got out of hand. As to the effectiveness of the Alko stabiliser, I had the hitch head off mine so I could change...

I have to agree. The car doesn't know where its going in reverse, the driver still has to observe via the mirrors. And its here that the problems happen. It is ok to figure out which way to steer during reverse but if the pilot has no concept of following the trailer and crucially when to steer...

Keel Sandy Banks don't take reservations, but it is a sprawling site without marked pitches. All of the other sites mentioned are pre booked.

If you are leaving/entering Ireland through Dublin then Camac Valley is for you. It is just off the N7 with a direct link to the N4 which takes you west. Camac is secure and clean and great value for money with a bus service outside . If you wish you can avail of a tour bus service and get...

I have to stick with beer from the fridge . http://www.theshebeen.com/

At the end of the day its the drivers responsibility to check his or her vehicle that it is safe for use. Tyre fitters will tell customers to check studs or nuts for tightness after 30-40 miles whether its a HGV or car. The indicators only work if you actually do a walk around before and...

Thanks for your reply, I have the poles double checked and marked for the next time I use it. The van was level too. I guess as you say I need practise. I shall take a closer look at the tensioning and positioning of the poles from the awning bead.

I need advice regarding my awning roof holding water. This my first awning, delivered last week. I erected it here at home so that I could avoid looking like a muppet when I take it on site. The problem is at both end rafters, with water pooling on the corners. Where should the rafters be...

I have to commend Wilmond engineering in Hitchin for saving my bank holiday weekend. I ordered a brake surge damper from them on Tuesday 930am and received it this afternoon. Not bad going as I live in the West of Ireland. They were also the cheapest , another bonus. Too often we moan when we...

Before you go too much further, make sure that the supply cable is properly connected. The cable connection is the same as the old style electric kettle , it plugs in about half way down on the right hand side as you look down.

I drive a wagon fitted with a Carpa 120, check youtube for demo. It has 2 lenses with the option of switching off the interior view. It can be fitted permanently or to an adhesive pad so can be moved between vehicles.It holds 24 hours of footage when fitted with a 32G HCSD card, and only records...