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    Alko Wheel Locks for Twin Axle & Corner Steady Locks - what alternative

    We have a twin axle which came with 2 alko wheel locks but it's a nightmare to get both wheels aligned without jacking up the caravan everytime were onsite. This year were thinking we'll only us 1 wheel lock where we can align 1 wheel with the mover. What alternatives could you suggest. We've...
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    Bailey Alu-Tech which polish to use

    Was wondering if anybody could help with which make of polish we should us for our bailey Alu-Tech we noticed that some polishes are recommedend for Alu-Tech but was just wondering or whether the polish we used on our last couple of caravans would do.
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    Bailey Pegasus 646 - owners help needed

    hello, we have a pegasus 646 and have a few questions we want to ask other owners if you don't mind getting in touch - and i'm sure if this is not the correct forum to be posted on thank you
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    caravan site near between Stirling & Glasgow

    we did look at craigendmuir but reviews regarding the area were that great but i did read that the site was getting up graded for 2011 not sure if anybody has stayed feedback would be good or more info about the area.
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    caravan site near between Stirling & Glasgow

    hi, was looking for any advice on caravan site somewhere between stirling & glasgow - we've got a show on in glasgow and coming from north i think somewhere between stirling - glasgow would be ideal and any suggestions welcome thank you v & co
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    Tracker System - alarm

    We purchased a Bailey Pegasus 646 about month ago and it has tracker system installed. Was wondering if anybody else had problems with the alarm. It seems to go off at all hours once when we were onsite but lately its early hours of morning or during day - there is nobody around (dog would have...
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    How do you keep a toddler in bed??

    We have used bed guards with the legs to go under cushion with cushion on the floor just in case. The other thing we used in our last van (was fixed bunks) was Bunk Safety Net - there were 2 straps which you fixed to the upper bunk and had two clips to tighten - there was enough room to look in...
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    which fort william site would be best with 6 & 8 year old

    Were looking at going to fort william in july for 10 nights or so. we have a short list but can't decide - travelling with 6 & 8 year old. As long there's somewhere for kids to play onsite away from caravans and somewhere for them to ride bikes = happy mum & dad
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    3 way splitter (Y splitter) 230/240v 16amp

    Was wondering if anybody uses a 3 way splitter - was thinking on purchasing - as we have no outside socket on our caravan and dangle a ext lead out window for power to awning at the moment. This would allow us to have cable for power to caravan and another cable for power to the awning with the...
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    Snow on roof of caravan - sunken roof

    We have just managed to clear most of the snow off the roof of our caravan only to notice the roof seems to have sunken in with the weight of the snow. There is still a layer of ice on the roof & couldn't get the door open today as its frozen and don't want to force the door and damage the...
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    Aberdeen surrounding area

    Sites in aberdeen area - heres a few to try. Mintlaw -Aden Country Park council run site will open again in march (aberdeenshire.gov.uk) really nice park with big country park next door. Alford again council run nice site great for kids toilets dated but clean. Caravan Club member site -...
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    peugeot 4007

    We've not long purchased used 4007 and love it great to drive around in day to day & you forget your driving diesel. (old car was shogun sport 2.5td) Was a bit unsure how it would tow our twin axle abbey but there was no need to worry. Tow in 4 wheel drive with no problems what so ever and...
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    Waterfoot Caravan park Ullswater

    hi we stayed at the site for 10 days in July and it was great. Nice very well kept site and helpful staff toilets showers etc cleaned several times a day. You just arrive and pick you pitch and the pitches are a good size. Great play area for kids to play ball games etc and wooden playframe...
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    Dodge

    Hi were looking at purchasing a new 4x4 and hubby is looking at Dodge nitro wondered if anybody had experience of dodge and or the nitro - I can't help but wonder if the cheap price has anything to do with the quality of car. I've checked out tow match and seem to be good with (abbey 610 twin...
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    peugeot 4007

    hi, we've been looking at purchasing 4007 and they got a good review in the Caravan Club mag last month (they were compaired against outlander, c-crosser & 4007)