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Electric socket knocked getting off ferry
Posted by Geoff48 on 27/08/2023 |
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Last reply Geoff48
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 Just back after a week in France without the caravan. I heard a hard knock whilst disembarking at Dover and when I returned home found the electric socket on the towbar had been knocked upwards and pu....  ....more
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Now that IS a rip-off!
Posted by JuanHuNose on 22/08/2023 |
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Last reply iank01
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My nephew (young lad) bought himself a Ford Kuga (8 years old - the car, that is!) and needed a towbar to enable him to attach a trailer for some walling work he does.
He took the car to a towbar.... ....more
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B5426
Posted by FlyFifer on 19/08/2023 |
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Last reply TrigGLX
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Is this ok to tow over Will be coming from Porthmadog to Whitchurch Don't know about rest of route but there A roads so should be ok But it's Wales and even A roads here can be narrow at pla.... ....more
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Axminster
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 16/08/2023 |
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Last reply Devonatheart
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Our next trip, we are going to Shamwari CL, on the A358 just south of Axminster. Would it be better to come through the town, or up from the A35? Coming from Stockbridge, Hampshire which is as near ha.... ....more
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Hyundai 1.6 petrol hybrid 2023 towing.
Posted by hippy chick on 04/04/2023 |
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Last reply Devonatheart
on 15/8/2023 |
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I'm currently trying to decide which Motability car to get later this year and have been looking at the possibility of the 2023 Hyundai 1.6 petrol-hybrid. But I'm seeing several different an.... ....more
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European breakdown cover
Posted by Mrs mouse on 09/08/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs mouse
on 10/8/2023 |
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Hi, what are your opinions on the best breakdown cover for car plus caravan for two weeks in France?
We have breakdown cover for our car in the UK linked to our bank account and waiting to hear .... ....more
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Buccaneer Comm`d & Kia Sorento match?
Posted by Tim and Cary on 19/07/2023 |
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Last reply Tidburyboy
on 03/8/2023 |
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The problem that we have found with our BOTH new to us Buccaneer Commodore and Kia Sorento. The Sorento replaced our previous Sorento Titan (2007) which we had had since new and had been a superb to.... ....more
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Freedom Colchester - stabilizer?
Posted by Jomccain on 02/08/2023 |
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Last reply Jomccain
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Hi, New to caravanning. Have just purchased a Freedom Colchester (old one so I can see whether I can cope!) Have a detachable towbar fitted on my BMW 1 series xdrive 2l s up to weight. Can anyone reco.... ....more
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Volvo v50
Posted by SHANTY SINGER on 23/07/2023 |
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Last reply SamandRose
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Hi all, has anyone towed with a volvo v50 deisel. 2 litre. I'm looking at getting one. Probably 2006 - 2008 year. Many thanks in advance. Mick. .... ....more
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route
Posted by gpcg on 23/07/2023 |
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Last reply OLLIEB
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HI can anyone give me advice on best route from lancaster to ravensglass with car and caravan THANKS glenn..... ....more
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B183 Essex
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 17/07/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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We are going to Newhouse Farm, Leaden Roding on Sunday. This involves a stretch of the B183. Does anyone know if this road is ok for towing?.... ....more
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Another Hyundai question
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 11/07/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Our car was serviced in September 2021 at 12 month, but then in July 2022 when the dealer we bought it from acquired it. Now it is showing that it needs a service. Would much prefer deferring until Se.... ....more
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Honda CRV. 2 litre petrol auto
Posted by jim oldham on 06/07/2023 |
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Last reply jim oldham
on 14/7/2023 |
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Does anyone have experience of towing with this vehicle please ?
We are thinking of 2017 onward. Please only reply about petrol CRVs.
I know diesel is better for towing, as we have had.... ....more
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Best route to Barmouth with caravan
Posted by DENISE + JOHN on 06/04/2009 |
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Last reply Caravan 44
on 11/7/2023 |
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Hi could anyone help as we are towing a caravan from Birmingham to Barmouth in Wales, as we have never been there before we are not sure of best route, if using a satnav will that take you the safe.... ....more
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Efficiency of EVs for Towing caravans
Posted by Marcus12 on 11/04/2023 |
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Last reply tdrees
on 06/7/2023 |
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I am concerned and worried.
I am hoping folk here may put my mind at rest.
I have a midrange caravan and tow it with a Diesel Avensis. We have been as far away as Barcelona and F.... ....more
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Spaxton Hill.
Posted by Bridlington on 04/07/2023 |
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Last reply Bridlington
on 06/7/2023 |
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Hi
Going to Whitby next week and we are thinking about going via Staxton Hill. Is it scary going down Staxton with a caravan.
Will be turning of at Driffield and going up through foxholes.b.... ....more
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Tow ball - removing paint
Posted by AlexSmith2023 on 03/07/2023 |
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Last reply Paul_B
on 05/7/2023 |
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Hello. I'm a brand new out the box newbie, so forgive me all ignorance! I had a swan neck detachable tow bar fitted recently to enable me to pick up my 2012 Freedom Jetstream and we've done .... ....more
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Towbar by Alko
Posted by Sackmycook on 29/06/2023 |
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Last reply Sackmycook
on 01/7/2023 |
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Anyone got thi.... ....more
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Tesla 3 towing?
Posted by Francais on 05/08/2016 |
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Last reply saxo1
on 01/7/2023 |
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Could this be the first sensibly priced all electric car that can tow.
Maybe not for towing a caravan, but at first glance it may be ok for 750kg none braked trailer.
also with 2.... ....more
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Rest Stops
Posted by TrigGLX on 29/06/2023 |
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Last reply marg6
on 29/6/2023 |
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Hi all,
We will travelling to the Norfolk Brads shorty for our holidays, and travelling via A17 and A47 towards Norwich & Wroxham.
Along this route where are the best possible stops fo.... ....more
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