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Alde uisng gas problems
Hi there, This is my first time posting here. I've been a member for about 9 months though. I wondered whether anyone could help,. I've been using all gas in my caravan for the past 9 months. I have two Safefill Cylinders, as they are lighter in weight. I recently put some gas in one of the empty cylinders, attached it to…
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Petrol or Diesel engines motorhome?
Hi my motorhoming new friends. when looking to buy a first motor home, is the choice of petrol or Diesel engine important? In the olden days it was generally accepted that larger cars and vans benefitted from a powerful Diesel engine. is this the case for motor homes?
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New Booking Facility
New to C&MC I'm trying to book sites for the next few months, so that means a hardstanding is key to a happy experience!? I can select dates, and broad site groups of CL, affiliated, C&MC sites and EHU, but, I would have thought grass only / grass & hardstanding / hardstanding only, etc., would be a key filter, especially…
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Awnings + strong wind
Hi All, Can anyone please give me your thoughts/advice on what strength winds being forecast that you would take your awning down as a preventative measure please? I'm currently in Wales on the coast, and woke up at 3am with heavy rain, and blustery strong winds. I checked with the Met Office and it showed winds up to…
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Help with lounge overhead bulb replacement!
Hello all Hoping someone can help me please, with what should be a simple job, but I can't see how it's easily done! I've a 2009 Bessacarr, and one of the rear overhead lounge light bulbs has blown. It's under a plastic cover (same as shown in the stock image attached) but I can't find an easy way to remove it, in order to…
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Buying a used motorhome on HPI or outright
we are a couple moving back to the UK from overseas this Autumn. We intend to buy a used motorhome to do full time touring while deciding where to buy a house long term. Is it better to use our savings and buy a used vehicle outright, or better to buy on HPI and keep the savings in the bank? Any thoughts or advice welcome.
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Caravan insurance when with dealer for work
When dropping of my caravan at the dealers for some warranty work I was asked to sign to accept the statement ..... 'Please remove all personnal items. If this is not possible, please note your personnal items atre left at your risk. Your caravan is left with us at your own risk and is covered by your insurance for the…
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Licence advice required
Hi All, new member just bought our first caravan and looking for advice regarding my wife's entitlement to tow the van. I passed my test before 1997 so I am good for up to 8250kgs We have a LR Discovery 4 and Elddis Xplore 586 with a combined kerb weight of c. 3750kgs We are aware that the previous limits on towing were a…
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Best time to buy
Hi, I don’t own a caravan yet, but I know the one I am after. I visited the local distributor yesterday to discuss options, he said that new caravans are coming out in October after the NEC show and he expects prices to go up between 4-8%. The question is, do I order the 2022 model now, or wait until October to see what…
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First trip photos
Coney Heath CL in Holt, Norfolk great CL with friendly owners and guests, finally made it away on our first trip with our Trigano Mini Freestyle 290! Have cooked breakfast outside, managed to make a great evening meal on our 2 hob rings. Been doing some coastal walks around Wells, Blakeney and Cley. Lovely to have our cosy…