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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
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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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Nissan Micra K11 2001
Posted by Darren Drew on 09/04/2025 |
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Last reply Darren Drew
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Hi for uk only has anyone towed a 2001 micra, there seems to be a hoop only for towing.
I've been looking for towing solution with not a lot of luck.
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Towing with plug-in hybrid
Posted by TrigGLX on 23/10/2024 |
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We are looking to purchase a Plug -in Hybrid to tow with and our first electric - ish car.
So how does it all work when towing if only got say 30 - 50 mls of electric only capacity.
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B4032
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 07/03/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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From Winslow to Leighton Buzzard.Thinking of it as an alternative to A421/A5, missing out all the roundabouts at Milton Keynes. Any thoughts please?.... ....more
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5th Wheel and Tow Car Insurance
Posted by Fuggs on 10/02/2025 |
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Last reply Fuggs
on 11/2/2025 |
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Hi all
I've just received my renewal premium for my UK Fifth Wheel and Nissan Navara tow car insurance and nearly fell out my chair..
It's gone up from £408 (£300 THE YEAR BE.... ....more
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M180 to Bonby
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 27/01/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Anyone who knows that area of Lincolnshire, am I right in thinking that we get on the A15 from the motorway, then up to B1206, down to Elsham and up B1204 to Bonby? I assume that the minor road to Els.... ....more
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Hull to Glastonbury
Posted by TraceyD on 17/01/2025 |
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Last reply TraceyD
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We are paying our first visit to Old Oaks end of May (week after BH) and I'm looking for somewhere to stop on the way. Looking at probably around a 6 hour journey so wondering which services are .... ....more
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Best stops...
Posted by TraceyD on 11/12/2024 |
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Last reply dk168
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Between Hull and Okd Oaks, Glastonbury please.
Our first long distance in the Gobur next year so will be looking for services with good parking for caravans. Can anyone suggest anywhere ple.... ....more
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Can you tow using an automatic
Posted by SimSel on 20/11/2024 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Hi, probably a really dumb question but we were thinking of changing our car from a manual to an automatic, however a couple of people have suggested that towing with an automatic will ruin the gearbo.... ....more
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Tow bar electrics.
Posted by Carrievan69 on 24/07/2024 |
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Last reply Jessdee
on 14/1/2025 |
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We have just bought a caravan and it has a 13 pin electrics, our car didn't have tow electrics so we had the bar and 13 pin electrics fitted. When we got to the car and hooked up, the control pan.... ....more
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Landrover
Posted by rtayl112 on 19/08/2024 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
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On Saturday 13th April 2024, my wife and I were travelling back from our daughters house in Stoke after seeing our grandchildren in our 2016 L/R Disco 4.... ....more
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Ford Kuga hybrid
Posted by nora on 14/12/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101
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2.5 EcoBoost Duratec 14.4kWh ST-Line First Edition CVT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Does any one understand the towing ability of this type of car ?
C&MC said no
It’s petrol and electric plug in p.... ....more
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CAR 12V BATTERY CHARGING⚡TOWBAR SOCKET
Posted by CanvasMonkey on 04/12/2024 |
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Last reply navver
on 06/12/2024 |
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Season's Greetings folks,
Please can anyone advise on recharging a 12v car battery through the towing electrical socket using a 13 pin plug towing tow bar socket + CTEK comfort connec.... ....more
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Witney to Almondsbury
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 28/11/2024 |
2 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 06/12/2024 |
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As usual there are 3 different ways to go. Does anyone know which would be the best for towing? One takes us to the M5 which I hadn't considered. Only going that way as there seems to be no decen.... ....more
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