Recent content by VicWildish_5041785

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    Hankook Tyres

    These tyres were fitted as replacements to my Elddis Typhoon. They came recommended and were fitted by a NCC Approved Workshop in Hertfordshire. I had them fitted prior to selling the 'van so never did any substantial mileage on them. They were 8 plies as against the 6 plies they were replacing...
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    House Deeds & Storage

    Irrespective of whether the builder has gone bust or not, the contents of the deeds remain in force. As far as invoking them is concerned anyone who objects to you keeping your caravan on the front of your house can, including your neighbours. Whilst the current group may not be bothered...
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    whwwl balancing

    I think what you've been told is abject "cobblers" and whoever told you this should be fired from their job. I've always had my wheels balanced more from a wheel bearing wear point of view than stability, but of course the two go hand in hand.
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    Caravan Movers

    In a word "YES!". As an arthritis sufferer in both knees my Carver Motor Mover is the best thing since sliced bread. Would not now be able to caravan without it.
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    Sites for dogs

    It's only a very few sites these days that don't have a website so its easy to contact the site by e-mail and ask them. Vic
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    Help!!

    Lisa, For a start don't worry about making a fool of yourself. Everyone had to start somewhere and you'll find that the touring community are only too ready to help. DON"T misconstrue this for nosiness! As long as you and your husband have done your homework as far as towing is concerned there...
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    What stuff do we need?

    Certainly buy the 40 litre Aquaroll. It can be used in the ordinary way or you can buy the fitment which allows you to hook up to mains water. It works much the same way as a toilet cistern. With this you never run out of fresh water at a crucial moment. Also get the Aquaroll Wastemaster. Huge...
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    haven prices

    Reading this, it seems to me that somewhere in the Haven setup, someone has lost touch with the real world. Still I suppose there are fools who will pay this kind of money and all the time there is, Haven will continue to apply these charges. Vic
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    petrol

    I have just recently switched from a 2.2 litre petrol Omega to a 2.0 litre Vectra TDI diesel. I haven't towed the caravan yet with it, but I cannot believe the fuel consumption. I have gone from spending about