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Write a Site Review & win Amazing Prizes
Posted by Webmaster on 15/04/2026 |
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Last reply Ratty
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 Submit a Site Review for a chance to Win Prizes!
Many thousands of campers and caravanners need your help finding the perfect campsite.
So if e....  ....more
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Wolfbox Official | Exclusive Member Offer
Posted by Wolfbox on 16/03/2026 |
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Last reply Wolfbox
on 22/5/2026 |
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Hello everyone!
We are the team behind Wolfbox and we are excited to officially join this vibrant community. For years, Wolfbox has been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, reliable in.... ....more
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Decipher VIN number
Posted by Jim on 04/04/2005 |
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Last reply romperstomper
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As I mentioned in another thread, I may be considering buying a van in the near future. I was doing a bit of digging regarding VIN numbers and found the following info on this page: a target=_bla.... ....more
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Caravan Tyre Valve Safety Warning
Posted by Spearo1a on 17/05/2009 |
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Last reply Rambleruk
on 18/10/2020 |
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I am hoping that this message will help Avondale (perhaps others) Owners and bring to their attention something that has happened to me Not Once but Twice.
My 2005 Avondale Dart 510/L has h.... ....more
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DAMP
Posted by TimSadie on 03/06/2026 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 03/6/2026 |
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Hey guys
we are very new to caravanning
we bought a 16 year old GT60 RANGER few weeks ago and have already had a little holiday in it.
my partner is wanting to do up.... ....more
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Handbrake spring
Posted by Liamboi87 on 02/06/2026 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 03/6/2026 |
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Afternoon. Does anyone know how to replace the energy loaded spring under the handbrake on a Bailey 2009 caravan.
Mines bent, meaning the handbrake is not holding and allowing the van to run bac.... ....more
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Amps v W - conversion chart
Posted by Kypn on 30/05/2026 |
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Last reply Monty15
on 01/6/2026 |
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I know this is an old potato but I need to be reminded of the conversion of W to AMP. After the recent passing of my husband I need to have a conversion chart on the wall in the van so I dont blow th.... ....more
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Break damper
Posted by Stagthelad on 25/05/2026 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 28/5/2026 |
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Should the damper be like a spring or slow to go in and out on a caravan, when I break I get a thud when stopping and starting..... ....more
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Whale onboard water pump making a noise
Posted by JoanneAbi on 14/05/2026 |
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Last reply JoanneAbi
on 20/5/2026 |
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Hi everyone, my water pump is about 10 months old but I do live in my caravan. It's coming on about every 20 minutes for a short period of time (seconds) without me using the taps. I have started.... ....more
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Bearings for 1978 Cotswald Windrush
Posted by DouglasMac on 15/05/2026 |
8 Replies
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Last reply AndyDW
on 20/5/2026 |
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The bearings on our 1978 Cotswold Windrush caravan need replacing. Would anyone know what bearings we need and where to get them?
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Leaking washbasin in elldis avante 505
Posted by Trickyrickie on 12/05/2026 |
7 Replies
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Last reply Trickyrickie
on 17/5/2026 |
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Hi folks, I have a problem with the washbasin leaking out onto the caravan floor. How do I get access to the waste pipe I think there is a split in the pipe..
Caravan was made in 2008..... ....more
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powertouch mover
Posted by susiejane on 13/05/2026 |
3 Replies
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Last reply les + june
on 15/5/2026 |
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Hi all,
We have a powertouch caravan mover fitted to our fairly light weight caravan
approc 1000 kg. The motor works when not engaged on the tyre but doesn't when it is engaged
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caravan coupling thumping when pulling aw
Posted by G#Winger on 23/03/2025 |
8 Replies
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Last reply G#Winger
on 11/5/2026 |
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hi all,
this started happening last year, i get the loud thump when pulling away, its only when on level or slightly downhill starts, so i changed the damper rod,.... ....more
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Fridge issue
Posted by Knoxvil on 03/05/2026 |
4 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 03/5/2026 |
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My caravan fridge is coming up with a symbol number 4 and a spanner symbol I’ve looked this up and it says DC heater switched on cannot find any switch for DC heater. Can anyone help?.... ....more
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Elldis Jetstream 2000
Posted by Briantelford on 26/04/2026 |
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Last reply G#Winger
on 02/5/2026 |
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Does anyone know where the fuse box is on this model caravan plz .... ....more
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New member with Sprite Alpine
Posted by Jessejazza on 26/04/2026 |
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Last reply Bramston
on 26/4/2026 |
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I've just joined this forum after doing a google search for classic caravans. I have a Sprite alpine to restore and so hoping to read about other folks projects and learn from them.
Lo.... ....more
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Henry Water Heater Problem
Posted by Capri on 21/09/2010 |
20 Replies
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 23/4/2026 |
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Hi, I have a 1995 Swift Corniche Classic caravan with a Henry water heater installed, which I believe is more or less the same as the Cascade 2.... ....more
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Window delamination
Posted by Leadarse on 20/04/2026 |
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Last reply G#Winger
on 20/4/2026 |
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I have removed a delaminated nearside front window. Has anyone managed to remove the metal clamp running along the top edge that holds the window to the rail fixed on the front of the van?
Or d.... ....more
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Leisure Batteries
Posted by TheBugOutVan on 17/04/2026 |
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Last reply Monty15
on 18/4/2026 |
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Hi fellow Caravanners,
I am new to Caravan life and just starting my first restoration. I am after advice in battery requirements and any recommendations that can be offered about the best batter.... ....more
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Water pump Cycling
Posted by nellymcl on 11/04/2026 |
8 Replies
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Last reply nellymcl
on 13/4/2026 |
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Hi all. First time away this year to test out our 2019 Bailey phoenix 640 before we go farther afield for the rest of the year. We have had it from new and like to make sure all is good.
This ye.... ....more
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