| Forum Description and Guidelines |
 Caravan Maintenance | Forum for technical information, repairs and keeping your caravan and equipment safe & serviced. Can you fix it? Yes you can! |
| Start New Topic |
| |
Topic |
|
Last Post |
|
|
 |
Bearings for 1978 Cotswald Windrush
Posted by DouglasMac on 15/05/2026 |
8 Replies
408 Views
|
Last reply AndyDW
on 20/5/2026  |
|
 The bearings on our 1978 Cotswold Windrush caravan need replacing. Would anyone know what bearings we need and where to get them?
Thanks....  ....more
|
|
|
Leaking washbasin in elldis avante 505
Posted by Trickyrickie on 12/05/2026 |
7 Replies
399 Views
|
Last reply Trickyrickie
on 17/5/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
powertouch mover
Posted by susiejane on 13/05/2026 |
3 Replies
432 Views
|
Last reply les + june
on 15/5/2026 |
|
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
.... ....more
|
|
|
caravan coupling thumping when pulling aw
Posted by G#Winger on 23/03/2025 |
8 Replies
1,051 Views
|
Last reply G#Winger
on 11/5/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Fridge issue
Posted by Knoxvil on 03/05/2026 |
4 Replies
883 Views
|
Last reply Fiona W
on 03/5/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Elldis Jetstream 2000
Posted by Briantelford on 26/04/2026 |
1 Replies
309 Views
|
Last reply G#Winger
on 02/5/2026 |
|
Does anyone know where the fuse box is on this model caravan plz .... ....more
|
|
|
New member with Sprite Alpine
Posted by Jessejazza on 26/04/2026 |
2 Replies
273 Views
|
Last reply Bramston
on 26/4/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Henry Water Heater Problem
Posted by Capri on 21/09/2010 |
20 Replies
18,478 Views
|
Last reply blueexpo97
on 23/4/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Window delamination
Posted by Leadarse on 20/04/2026 |
2 Replies
297 Views
|
Last reply G#Winger
on 20/4/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Leisure Batteries
Posted by TheBugOutVan on 17/04/2026 |
2 Replies
401 Views
|
Last reply Monty15
on 18/4/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Water pump Cycling
Posted by nellymcl on 11/04/2026 |
8 Replies
442 Views
|
Last reply nellymcl
on 13/4/2026 |
|
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
|
|
|
Making Caravan Shine
Posted by Pixie_Hez on 22/03/2026 |
7 Replies
824 Views
|
Last reply Bernie47
on 11/4/2026 |
|
Yesterday we did our big annual caravan wash where we do as thorough a clean as we can, including the roof. For the rest of the year we just give the sides a quick wash over whenever they need them. .... ....more
|
|
|
Alarm problem
Posted by oatlea on 08/03/2026 |
2 Replies
661 Views
|
Last reply mickyb578907ntu
on 24/3/2026 |
|
Hi I hope someone can help with this problem. We own an Elddis Affinity 550 caravan (2013) model. We went to turn off the alarm today and it did not beep as it would usually. We then tried to reset.... ....more
|
|
|
Swift Major SB bathroom tap
Posted by irvine45 on 21/03/2026 |
1 Replies
537 Views
|
Last reply ZIZAG
on 21/3/2026 |
|
Hi
My tap in the bathroom sink has just started leaking around the bottom of the tap. I have felt the pipes leading to the tap and they seem to be dry. The tap itself appears to move, not wobbly .... ....more
|
|
|
battery drain problem
Posted by Woolster76 on 17/03/2026 |
3 Replies
499 Views
|
Last reply Colin21
on 17/3/2026 |
|
a very good morning . i have been having a nitemare of a problem with my lunar caravan since i have bought it relating to battery being drained .the caravan is sited at cote ghyll in osmotherley and .... ....more
|
|
|
Carver 3000 STC
Posted by SamanthaThePanther on 07/02/2026 |
1 Replies
286 Views
|
Last reply Toad acaravan
on 13/2/2026 |
|
Hi all, I’ve searched strong this side trying to find help but feel I need to make a post for help. We’ve got a 1998 Abbey Spectrum 419 with a Carver 3600 stc. I replaced the full Fanmaster part as th.... ....more
|
|
|
Avondale Dart Shower tray
Posted by catgracie21 on 17/03/2009 |
7 Replies
7,311 Views
|
Last reply Ancient Uncle
on 01/2/2026 |
|
Hi
Can anyone offer any advice?
We have very recently bought a 2003 Avondale Dart 556/6 caravan and after having a good look over and clean yesterday noticed in the bathroom, under .... ....more
|
|
|
2015 bailey unicorn water ingress around
Posted by gooch7 on 12/01/2026 |
6 Replies
578 Views
|
Last reply gooch7
on 15/1/2026 |
|
Good evening, as you can see from the title of this post my van suffers with both rear corners getting wet which ii am not overly concerned about as doing research shows that it's not that reall.... ....more
|
|
|
Dometic Window Blind
Posted by jimbanham on 15/01/2026 |
0 Replies
293 Views
|
Last reply jimbanham
on 15/1/2026 |
|
Hello everyone
I have a 2018 Coachman Wanderer.I have damaged one the small front Dometic roller blinds .
I have watched some videos on You tube which go through the process of fixing it .T.... ....more
|
|
|
carver fanmaster 1800sc
Posted by guzgog on 15/12/2025 |
7 Replies
463 Views
|
Last reply blueexpo97
on 05/1/2026 |
|
Hi i know its a long shot but i reqire a gas fitting its the alumiunum threaded capthat the thermocouple fastens to under fire , i was checking my fan out for maintenance problems and saw the cap was .... ....more
|
|
