The prop that holds the gas locker door open appears to have been made from an old wire coat hanger.The van cost
The naffest thing in a caravan
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Steve,
I used to have that nuisance of finding the hex for the steadies but my old Elddis Hurricane has guide tubes so that all I need to do is slip the brace into the tube and, almost invariably, I get right on to the hex. (I had a newer van at one time and I, too, had to get down on hands and knees).
Rob S.
I used to have that nuisance of finding the hex for the steadies but my old Elddis Hurricane has guide tubes so that all I need to do is slip the brace into the tube and, almost invariably, I get right on to the hex. (I had a newer van at one time and I, too, had to get down on hands and knees).
Rob S.
The TV ariel, 240v and 12v sockets that are fitted to the lower section of the front locker (at floor level) are great for watching tv or plugging in any other elctrical item until, that is, you try to pull out the bed stats and discover that the designers of my caravan had not planned anyone to watch TV from the comfort of their double bed.
G
Guest
Having a fully insulated, double glazed van, and then they go and drill big holes everywhere for ventilation. Yes, when the heating is on it is great. Switch it off, and 30 minues later you are chittering. I appreciate ventilation, but cannot these have covers? That is why I stick to summer time caravanning.
we use our curtains a lot ,while the caravans on our driveway the curtains are drawn to stop UV rays from discolouring the furniture ,and to stop potential thieves from peering in ,also it saves the springs on the blinds from loosing there tensionCurtains! Who uses the curtains in their caravan? Ok, some caravans don't come equipped with blinds and in that case curtains can save your blushes, but why fit them when they do? In the last three caravans we have had, we never drew the curtains. For all I know they didn't fit anyway, they would just hang there, gathering dust, looking twee. Having said that we use them now, but there again, we don't have blinds.
My suggestion is circular sinks! Been in a friends van who has one and it is useless for washing large baking trays/grill pans etc.
I also agree with the microwave (usually sited at high-level which is extremely dangerous when removing hot liquids) and the lip on the door frame (stubbed my toe countless times).
I also agree with the microwave (usually sited at high-level which is extremely dangerous when removing hot liquids) and the lip on the door frame (stubbed my toe countless times).
the dodgey shelf that goes around the roof above the window at the front 1 inch wide with fancy trim pointless unless you are a pixie with a tiny toaster to put on it
Dazicki
Our kids have filled that with a row of their small cuddly toys, somewhere to put them and it looks kinda cute too.
I take your point though, I would not like to travel with anything more solid up there.
Our kids have filled that with a row of their small cuddly toys, somewhere to put them and it looks kinda cute too.
I take your point though, I would not like to travel with anything more solid up there.
paying a fortune for a van and finding the external door frame comes up to your shoulders!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly right, Steve. If you moan about your van design/layout/equipment after you have bought it, what attracted you to it in the first place?People from the next van who popped in for a cuppa and do nothing but moan about the items they payed for when they got there van.
I selected mine with a bit of care and honestly, I would not change a thing!
Lol! Ditto to the cocktail cabinet, our sjust looks so naff! it has these clips for "glasses" and the cupboard in backed in "glamourous" green felt... not only that but you need to be a bit of a contortionist to get the bottle into the slot without smacking it on the door...
But my Naff award HAS to go to... the Upholstery!!! WHO on earth decides this? Im currently reupholstering our van, the mass of pink draylon makes me weep at times. You would think that, if you are going to pay 10 grand upwards for a new van, you would not be limited to maybe 2 fabric options per manufacturer... you should be able to buy your van, and choose from a big book of swatches, the fabric you want... I mean, you wouldnt buy a sofa if they made you have it in either Mature Cheddar Yellow or Dank Canal Brown now would you? heh heh!
But my Naff award HAS to go to... the Upholstery!!! WHO on earth decides this? Im currently reupholstering our van, the mass of pink draylon makes me weep at times. You would think that, if you are going to pay 10 grand upwards for a new van, you would not be limited to maybe 2 fabric options per manufacturer... you should be able to buy your van, and choose from a big book of swatches, the fabric you want... I mean, you wouldnt buy a sofa if they made you have it in either Mature Cheddar Yellow or Dank Canal Brown now would you? heh heh!
In our Oklahoma it had to be the alarm keypad that was fitted at floor level.
That combined with an internal switch for the outside light so that you had to open the door first to switch on the light to see where to put the key in the door to switch the alarm off at below eye level.
This has been remedied by changing the alarm for a key pad operated one that puts the outside light on automatically for just long enough to open the door.
As for the microwave we wouldn't be without it for heating soup,pies,baked potatoes,curry,rice and re-warming drinks to mention just a few.
In fact the position of the microwave in the Oklahoma was a big factor in the choice of van.
As for those near the ceiling---potentially hazardous and definitely naff.
That combined with an internal switch for the outside light so that you had to open the door first to switch on the light to see where to put the key in the door to switch the alarm off at below eye level.
This has been remedied by changing the alarm for a key pad operated one that puts the outside light on automatically for just long enough to open the door.
As for the microwave we wouldn't be without it for heating soup,pies,baked potatoes,curry,rice and re-warming drinks to mention just a few.
In fact the position of the microwave in the Oklahoma was a big factor in the choice of van.
As for those near the ceiling---potentially hazardous and definitely naff.
OOPS for keypad repacement read keyfob !!!In our Oklahoma it had to be the alarm keypad that was fitted at floor level.
That combined with an internal switch for the outside light so that you had to open the door first to switch on the light to see where to put the key in the door to switch the alarm off at below eye level.
This has been remedied by changing the alarm for a key pad operated one that puts the outside light on automatically for just long enough to open the door.
As for the microwave we wouldn't be without it for heating soup,pies,baked potatoes,curry,rice and re-warming drinks to mention just a few.
In fact the position of the microwave in the Oklahoma was a big factor in the choice of van.
As for those near the ceiling---potentially hazardous and definitely naff.
Note: We didnt buy our's new, its a 98 model, in tip top condition, we paid 7, but even the Bailey's that started at 10, it just struck me how little choice the buyer has over the soft furnishings...Lol! Ditto to the cocktail cabinet, our sjust looks so naff! it has these clips for "glasses" and the cupboard in backed in "glamourous" green felt... not only that but you need to be a bit of a contortionist to get the bottle into the slot without smacking it on the door...
But my Naff award HAS to go to... the Upholstery!!! WHO on earth decides this? Im currently reupholstering our van, the mass of pink draylon makes me weep at times. You would think that, if you are going to pay 10 grand upwards for a new van, you would not be limited to maybe 2 fabric options per manufacturer... you should be able to buy your van, and choose from a big book of swatches, the fabric you want... I mean, you wouldnt buy a sofa if they made you have it in either Mature Cheddar Yellow or Dank Canal Brown now would you? heh heh!
For the attention of John L. - sorry I am a little late in responding but should you watch BBC "Have I Got News For You" you will soon find out when your magazine is in print as it will probably end up as the guest publication at the end of the show for consideration by the panel.
The most annoying thing in our senator indiana ,is the grill pan ,every time you go near it the handle falls off ,and the alarm key pad ,when we go out we have to leave the lights on or leave a torch outside so we can see the key pad on our return
I have a Bailey Ranger 2004. I think having a clear end bathroom window is the worst, I have got up several time's off the throne, with my pants around my ankles,and the blind going ping upto the sky.
Joby just seen your posting
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"and the alarm key pad ,when we go out we have to leave the lights on or leave a torch outside so we can see the key pad on our return "
I'm glad that I'm not the only one to find it so irritating.
On the Oklahoma the external power point is just too far forward to come inside a porch awning and there is plenty of room in the bed locker for it to be further back.
I think that the penny has just dropped as to why its in that position.
The door in the Indiana is further forward and so the bed locker on that side is shorter so its a case of one size fits all for that side of those Senators
Now that really is naff!!
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"and the alarm key pad ,when we go out we have to leave the lights on or leave a torch outside so we can see the key pad on our return "
I'm glad that I'm not the only one to find it so irritating.
On the Oklahoma the external power point is just too far forward to come inside a porch awning and there is plenty of room in the bed locker for it to be further back.
I think that the penny has just dropped as to why its in that position.
The door in the Indiana is further forward and so the bed locker on that side is shorter so its a case of one size fits all for that side of those Senators
Now that really is naff!!
Our Bailey had a kill switch by the door that turned off all the interior 12volt lights. It was just above the alarm setting box, I thought all vans must have that.
All Senators have them but you need to open the door in the dark to switch the light/master switch on so that you can see to open the door to switch the light/master switch on so that...........
The lighting master switch on our 1 year old Oklahoma failed in the "on " position
Has anyone else had that problem ??
The lighting master switch on our 1 year old Oklahoma failed in the "on " position
Has anyone else had that problem ??
Surely that is not really a problem. Ours was a Senator and it was always in the same place. Just open the door and hit the switch!
Hi Chris its not a problem if its light enough to see to get the key in the door to see to find the switch.
Its a far worse idea than having the switch on the outside light or having a key fob operated alarm that puts the outside light on when you press the button so that you can see to get the key in the lock.
I found it unacceptable and replaced the alarm with one as above and Joby found it enough of a problem to post it on here
Also the keypad is placed so low down in the 6 series Senators that you almost have to kneel on the ground to switch it off and you have to be quick as its in sight of the P I R.
Its a far worse idea than having the switch on the outside light or having a key fob operated alarm that puts the outside light on when you press the button so that you can see to get the key in the lock.
I found it unacceptable and replaced the alarm with one as above and Joby found it enough of a problem to post it on here
Also the keypad is placed so low down in the 6 series Senators that you almost have to kneel on the ground to switch it off and you have to be quick as its in sight of the P I R.
We have Senator Indiana and agree about the siting of the alarm control panel. It's about a foot off floor level while light control panel is at head height. Not terribly convenient, I've tried at times to operate the interior light switch on master panel so that I could see to cancel alarm and in the dark found myself switching water pump on or off.
Robert
Robert
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