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Towing route to Densole /tunnel
Posted by gailbonney on 01/08/2025 |
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Last reply Ina
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 We normally go (our storage is just off junction 16 M6) M6, M42,M40,M25 etc but on the last few occasions, traffic on M42 & M40 has been dreadful due to roadworks. I know M25 is always bad, got used ....  ....more
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Jockey wheel mover
Posted by eribT5 on 28/07/2025 |
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Last reply navver
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New member to Forum, Hello.
Just bought an Eriba Triton 2001 and feel need for mover. Wheel movers are expensive to fit because of axle shape so looking at a jockey wheel mover.
Has anyone e.... ....more
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Swift Challenger X 835 2021 1803kg
Posted by JAM60 on 29/07/2025 |
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Last reply JAM60
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Hi Everyone, Just wondered if anyone has the subject caravan and if so what do you use to tow it?
TIA
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Caravan friendly route
Posted by gray on 06/07/2025 |
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Last reply Fiona W
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Hello,I could do with some help please, I'm travelling with a caravan from wells touring park in Somerset to shrubbery caravan park in Dorset but the route involves some B roads.Any advise would .... ....more
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Witter detachable towbar zd3004
Posted by Steveyt on 08/07/2025 |
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Last reply Steveyt
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Hi
I'm looking for a bit of advice/help please.
I have the Witter detachable towbar but no matter what I do it will not click into place into the housing. I've looked .... ....more
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Bmw318 towing a 520/4 coachman highlander
Posted by Dunc2709 on 06/07/2025 |
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Last reply Dunc2709
on 07/7/2025 |
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Very new to caravaning had first outing this weekend in Dumfries and went fairly well. Would anyone recommend any suspension accessories for the rear of the car. Do they make a difference to towing? A.... ....more
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Fuse tripping when I hook up for ATC +fri
Posted by karlmonty on 14/05/2025 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 04/7/2025 |
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I hooked up and connected electrics. The ATC connects and the light came on. I then went inside and turned the fridge on and selected battery-for towing. However it lasted a second or two and brought.... ....more
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Using fridge whilst towing
Posted by karlmonty on 25/03/2025 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
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I have just bought another caravan compass casita 2019. The 13pin plug fits my car no problem. The dealer said the leisure battery does NOT get charged during towing. I was surprised as the older sty.... ....more
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BMW X2 as a tow vehicle.
Posted by Gaznmuddy on 29/05/2025 |
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Last reply g4ry
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Hello everyone.
My wife and I are complete caravan novices but are looking to purchase in the near future. We currently own a 2023 BMW X2 which we love as a daily vehicle and are loathe to change.... ....more
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Towing a camping trailer to france
Posted by Somersetcamping on 04/06/2025 |
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Last reply Somersetcamping
on 04/6/2025 |
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Looking ahead to next year's holidays. We have been looking into going to France camping with our tent and trailer to carry it all in.
It's a erde142 trailer. What certificates and .... ....more
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Kuga mild hybrid
Posted by AW1964 on 01/06/2025 |
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Last reply birdman101
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Does anyone tow with a 2.0l diesel mhev kuga, struggling to find any reviews, thanks.... ....more
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alko tow ball
Posted by AW1964 on 26/05/2025 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
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Is this an alko towball?
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Services on M56
Posted by cliffbrown on 18/05/2025 |
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Last reply marg6
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Hi all were heading to Anglesey soon can anyone recommend a services on M56 A55 please?
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B5300 Maryport to Silloth
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 15/05/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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We are going to Old Kiln Farm CL which is north of Allonby. Is this B road ok for towing?.... ....more
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Help wanted to tow my caravan
Posted by carsem on 15/05/2025 |
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Last reply carsem
on 15/5/2025 |
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Hello, I am new here, I am not very group savvy, so hope I have done this right.
I am looking for someone with caravan experience who could tow my caravan and set it up for me.
I have a ramp.... ....more
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Hyundai Santa Fe parts
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 23/01/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Our car has suffered some damage. Strongly suspect our neighbour reversing into it but of course he denies it. Need a new back bumper. Does anyone know if Albert Hwang is still supplying parts, or any.... ....more
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Towing with a Transit Custom?
Posted by TacticalTower on 28/04/2025 |
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Last reply birdman101
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We have a 2020 Swift Siena (6 birth) caravan and I'm considering getting a 2016 Ford Transit Custom 2.2 TDCi 290 Limited for towing and family outings. The tow checks I've run say it'll.... ....more
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Retractable towbar
Posted by Tweetypie57 on 28/04/2025 |
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Last reply Tweetypie57
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We have just bought a “new to us” 2017 Volvo XC90 with a retractable towbar. Our van has a 13pin plug that twists when inserted into the car. On the new Volvo the socket doesn’t have the “twist” can y.... ....more
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Rutland Water to Badby
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 19/04/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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RAC routeplanner seems like B roads. Looking at the map, it looks like A6003 to Kettering, then A14 to M1. Any other ideas?.... ....more
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Alko ATC system
Posted by karlmonty on 09/04/2025 |
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Last reply JTQU
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I have recently purchased a compass casita 860 2019. I wasnt aware of the alko ATC system until I collected from the dealer. This van being much newer than my previous van. When hitching up the sales.... ....more
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