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Wheel nuts
Posted by lor6126 on 09/05/2024 |
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Last reply lor6126
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 Good morning looking for recommendations for a torque wrench and also kit for removing wheel nuts from my caravan. I'd like something universal.
Caravan is a Bailey Orion 400/2 and we haven....  ....more
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Alko wear stickers
Posted by ebm1952 on 08/05/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101
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I have a 2017 Elddis with alko 3004 stabiliser fitted. The green and red wear stickers have all but disappeared, can I buy new stickers?.... ....more
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Fridge not working
Posted by Lyndsey Ing on 06/05/2024 |
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Last reply Crypto
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Our fridge in our caravan doesn’t seem to be working when we have it on the electric! What are we doing wrong? Don’t really want to use the gas as we pay for an electric pitch.... ....more
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Sliding bedroom doors in swift challenger
Posted by Hamers on 05/05/2024 |
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Last reply Hamers
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Has anybody any idea how to fix the sliding doors in between toilet and bedroom it’s jammed so we can’t open it .... ....more
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Refitting Old Van front windows
Posted by Geoff48 on 05/05/2024 |
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Last reply Monty15
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There are three front windows in my old Avondale. The strips between the windows do get full of algae so now and again I open the windows to clean the strips. All was going well until the front offsid.... ....more
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Converting open windows to fixed closed
Posted by Sarah Louise Campbe on 05/05/2024 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Hello all,
First post (of many), purchased a CI Sprite 1980s. Alpine 2 for £150.
Windows are wrecked.
Struggling to replace on a budget.
Has anyone changed .... ....more
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Rooflight Hinge Pins
Posted by Grayhair on 19/04/2024 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
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Can anybody please tell me where to source rooflight hinge pins? I can see plenty for the battery door but none for skylights. Thanks..... ....more
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Front Drawer Cabinet with Sliding Table
Posted by Grayhair on 02/05/2024 |
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Last reply Grayhair
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Can any kind person tell me how to access the magnetic catches on the sliding breakfast table on the front drawer cabinet on the Coachman?
One of the magnets has broken, will any kitchen door mag.... ....more
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12v fridge light flashing - help please
Posted by Joggerdude on 28/04/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101
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The 12v whilst driving, has not been keeping the fridge cool on journeys for some time now.
I therefore decided to check the fridge voltage etc.
Resistance for the heater was ok at 1.4 ohms..... ....more
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1999 swift water pump problem
Posted by Fitzys on 16/04/2024 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 28/4/2024 |
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Good afternoon everyone
I have bought a 1999 swift corniche 17/3
I am having a problem get water to the taps i have bought a new whale pump for the on board tank i have turned on the inter.... ....more
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Swift major 12volt issue
Posted by Don101 on 27/04/2024 |
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Last reply Don101
on 28/4/2024 |
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Hi all, need a bit of help here. I've got a swift major 6std van . Some of my 12volt system has gone off.
I've got a Sargent ec444 psu . All fuse are good with continuity proved. I.... ....more
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Powrtouch Excellent Service
Posted by clbewi on 23/04/2024 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
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We bought a used van a couple of years ago with a Powrtouch mover on it.
Last time we used it, it failed just as we had got the van off our drive. OH phoned Powrtouch and they were so helpful, a.... ....more
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Motor mover. One side not working.
Posted by Kalmo on 29/08/2020 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
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Our motor mover has suddenly stopped moving on one side. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this. We seem to sort one problem on our van and then another problem appears! .... ....more
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Electric Water Heater for Mobile
Posted by seanog on 21/04/2024 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Hi Guys,
I am looking to put an electric water heater in my mobile and I am looking for any help or recommendations for my mobile, willberby 2008.
I am just using it to heat wate.... ....more
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Can`t get hot water
Posted by John edwards71 on 20/04/2024 |
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Last reply Paul_B
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Hello my daughter has just purchased a elldis tornado caravan but we are having trouble getting any hot water and we are getting the alarm light on the switch board .... ....more
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Swift topaz 2002 window rot
Posted by philcoet on 17/04/2024 |
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Last reply birdman101
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Front window rail wood has got the dreaded rot how hard is it to strip and renew with new timber wallboard etc. I need some one that has worked on the swift 2 Berth year 2002 .please any help will sav.... ....more
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Esm2000
Posted by Rearea on 14/04/2024 |
15 Replies
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Last reply Rearea
on 17/4/2024 |
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Hi I have a new battery and the 12v is working fine
However I went to plug in 240 hook up from house and the RCD in caravan trips
When it trips it shows green?
Please can yo.... ....more
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Fleetwood Garland 165/5 - owners manual
Posted by laumorris on 20/04/2011 |
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Last reply Chloelouise
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Hi All
Just bought a Fleetwood Garland 165/5 around 1991 or 1995 not really sure. Just wondered if anyone had any manuals for the owner and for the equipment? I didn't have anything .... ....more
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Waterless car / caravan wash
Posted by nora on 15/04/2024 |
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Last reply tango55
on 16/4/2024 |
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Do any of you use waterless cleaner . I have used this when on a site that did not allow people to wash vans on site .
I have forgotten where I bought it
Maybe Halfords ? Do you have any id.... ....more
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Handbrake now working banging noise .
Posted by Andy 2480 on 08/04/2024 |
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Last reply tango55
on 08/4/2024 |
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Hi Guys .
I have recently had the caravan serviced and new brake shoes were installed .
We have since used the van for the first time since the service however have realised the handbr.... ....more
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