Recent content by wayne_5041799

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    New Skoda Superb

    Thinking of changing my car to a new Skoda Superb 2.0tdiCR170ps. I cant' decide to go with the front wheel drive or pay a little more and have the 4x4 version of this car. Anyone tow with either of these cars feedback welcomed. I must add that I have just completed a week long 1000 mile solo...
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    Les Hautes Coutures

    Stayed at this site last night as a stopover for early ferry home, the part of the site by the canal is the only area where you would be able to pitch your tents but last night was full of us all heading home or arriving off the late ferry heading south. This is the fith time I have used this...
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    Feedback welcolmed

    Ray The reason I am looking at this type of vehicle is the 30k solo miles that I t4ravel each year, thats why I am after something that will return around 40mpg solo. Thanks for all the feedback.
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    Feedback welcolmed

    It is time to replace my current towcar VW Touran 140 sport, I fancy changing to 4WD Suv on my list are the following cars. X trail 173hp VW Tiguan 170hp Sport Peugot 4007 2.2 gti Citreon C Crosser 2.2 The car will be towing my Bailey Ranger 620/6 mtpl 1540kgs. I have decided to change to...
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    Overnight site near Caen

    Can anyone suggest a site suitable for overnight stay near to Caen port, we have always stayed at Les Haute coutres but this year seems we are not welcome for the one night stopover. We will be three twin axle caravans and will be catching the 08.00 boat to Portsmouth. We would like to be...
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    Fridge on 12v

    George I have twin plugs 12s & 12n fitted, I have checked the output with test light with engine running and everything seems fine. It was suggested by the person who fitted the bar that output of car is insufficient when running aircon and all other electrical items, he suggested turning off...
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    Fridge on 12v

    Can anyone help here? The fridge on my Bailey Ranger 620/6 07 model does not work whenn connected to my VW Touran 170 sport. I am sure I read here sometime about modification to car which enables car to run fridge on move. Would be very gratefull if someone can help as we are on our annual run...
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    Campsites near royan in france

    Phillip I have stayed at Logis du bruil twice in last three years, this is an excellent family site with very large pitches on grass. (ask for sunny pitches as each one has a small tree above for some shade),the ones under the trees are too dark for my liking. There is a large open playing...
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    Isle of wight

    Anyone stayed at the Lower Hyde Park resorts site on the IOW. Looking to book for last two weeks of July, will this park be suitable for teens, plenty to keep them occupied!what are the beaches like and is the area suitable for cycling. We have never been to the IOW we normally sail past on way...
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    Bailey 620/6 verses Sprite Quattro FB

    Jenny We have had our Bailey Ranger 620/6 for ten months it was one of the first out of the factory,we used the van from May last year until the end of Nov nearly every weekend which also included four weeks holiday and a 1000 mile round trip to the west coast of France and recently Easter week...
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    Camping Le Pin Parasol

    Hi Neil We have just booked on this site for the third time in four years, we have tried other areas, Royan this year but after long discussions we have decided to return to this site. Very nice site good pool complex with heated indoor as well. Lovely location alongside very large lake five...
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    Manoir De Kerlut nr Benodet

    Hi any one been to this site recently, what are the sunny pitches like? plenty of room for twin axle Bailey Ranger? site ok for 11 year old daughter entertainment wise, pool complex looks good. Are there beaches nearby? whats the area like for cycling etc. Any reports welcome please, looking...
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    Benodet

    Has anyone stayed at Manoir de Kerlut near Benodet? is the site suitable for 11year old daughter, pool complex looks quite good, are the touring pitches level and in a sunny position? what are the local beaches like and are they quite near and is there plenty to do at night. Thinking of booking...
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    Concarneau area

    Hi We are thinking of having a change next July from the usual long trip to the Vendee area and this year further down at Royan. Nothing wrong with either areas but having done both twice in the last four years would like to have a change and visit the area where it all began for us nearly ten...
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    Jersry

    Just returned from our annual French outing and thinking of trying something different. Whilst sailing past Jersey en route from St Malo the place looked very nice, anyone able to help with advice on taking caravan via ferry from Portsmouth, how long is journey? can you book cabins on overnight...