Recent content by Woody3

Kwik-Fit or Hi-Q do mobile fitting - just go to their web site(s) and book it. Take care to make sure (a) you have the right size and speed rating, (b) that if required the tyres are reinforced and/or heavy duty, and (c) if Tire-On bands are fitted you MUST tell them. If have Maxxis on mine and...

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I think there are a number of observations in this discussion that need comment. LEDs do take less current but it is not as if CanBus and lamp monitoring is new - it has been around commonly for well over a decade - so I would argue that there is no excuse for a caravan manufacturer not to...

One word of warning. If the Insignia is an estate there are two sets of rear lights, those on the tailgate and those on the body which come on (and the tailgate lights go off) if the tailgate is opened. It is VITAL to use a Vauxhall wiring assembly (may only be available with Vauxhall towbar...

Personally I would go for a 2.2L Outlander. Lovely vehicle to drive solo and from what I hear they tow well as well! Interestingly we had to call the AA out to a Co SWB Shogun with a flat battery (turned out to be a faulty interior light switch.) The AA man stood there and raised his eyebrows...

The general guidance is to run the noseweight as high as possible consistent with not exceeding the hitch maximum. For example our Passat Estate has a specified hitch maximum of 90Kg, but the Thule bar fitted with a removable ball is rated 85Kg, so 85Kg it is. Doesn't matter if it is a few Kg...

Try www.bagsforeverything.co.uk at Ossett, West Yorks*. They not only make all sorts of bags and insulation, they also make bespoke to order and they are not expensive. We have one of their Aquaroll insulation bags (which includes a base and pipe covers) and it is well made and above all...

I think a much more important point here is weight. The OP said his van was being uprated to 1500Kg. Now whilst the Passat Est (for instance) is rated to pull 1800Kg its kerb weight is only (from memory) 1525Kg, so it will put the two units very close in legal terms - too close for me at any...

Funny that a few minutes ago my DVM was reading 241.7V then?

Er, no I'm not. I was responding to entry 392268 which DOES mention a digital aerial.

Well yes and no. Most of Europe is 220V, we are 240V, so one of those classic EU fudges resulted. They specified that the supply should be 230V +10/-6% as you said - which meant that no-one had to do anything as 220V in Europe and 240V in the UK falls within the range. UK supply is still 240V.

We've had this before, but there ain't no such thing as a DIGITAL aerial. All aerials will receive a TV signal whether it is analogue, digital, or chocolate! You don't need to get one that is '4G ready' either - if you do have problems with interference from a 4G signal you would be better off...

+1 You can lubricate any part of the trap mechanism slides etc, the main seal, and any of the vent seals preferably with olive oil to keep them soft - and working! Don't forget the anti blowback vent as well that is under the removable oval "Thetford" plate behind the top handle.

Get the plugs/adapters from Screwfix or Toolstation - you'll get a bag of 10 for less than you will pay for two in a DIY shed.

The idea of something like a Smartcom is that it is fitted at the back of the vehicle making installation quicker and easier. For an older car or in any situation like this the best solution is to do it the old fashioned way. Run a decent sized cable from the back to the front of the car and...