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award daystar 1987 caravan
Posted by kevin1961 on 20/01/2022 |
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Last reply kevin1961
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 Hi I'm new here and a first time buyer. I have recently bought an 1987 award daystar 2 birth caravan, every thing looked great when I purchased it, upon recent discovery when I have taken a close....  ....more
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Damp found in caravan today.
Posted by Martin1976 on 17/01/2022 |
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Last reply Martin1976
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Hi all. Not sure if this is an issue or not, or exactly what I need to do!
Bought my caravan last year, it's a 2005 lunar zenith sport 4. I have a cheap damp meter (tenner off eBay) an.... ....more
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Old Adria caravan
Posted by meols on 30/04/2017 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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I have recently purchased an old two berth Adria caravan. I paid £500 so not top of range.
Could anybody please tell me how the toilet,shower and water works please.
I can't find any f.... ....more
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Water ingress rear corners Olympus 534
Posted by Andy 2480 on 12/11/2021 |
29 Replies
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 18/1/2022 |
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Guys just had the van serviced and both corners underneath van are slightly spongy. I had same issues when first had van and new wood cut outs were installed however they’ve gone spongy again after .... ....more
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Side Marker Light
Posted by Nickkx on 12/01/2022 |
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Last reply The Folding Man
on 13/1/2022 |
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Hi there
Can anyone tell me how to change a bulb on my Pennine Fiesta Side Marker Light (2018 Model).... ....more
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Adrian optima 1992 4 berth gas connection
Posted by Jennielk on 30/06/2019 |
4 Replies
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Last reply Sinead IRL
on 13/1/2022 |
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I've just bought one of these but cannot find where the gas connects. Can anyone help? Thanks.... ....more
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Truma water heater
Posted by Manty on 10/01/2022 |
4 Replies
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Last reply Manty
on 11/1/2022 |
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Bathrrom rip out causes showers to be had in van. 2007 van, The water heater on electric, it heats up a little then trips out. I then have to reset it. On gas it works fine. Talked to Truma who say i.... ....more
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lunar clubman electrics
Posted by carl77777 on 28/02/2010 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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Hi,ive only just joined the site and caravans and know very little about them,hopefully somebody may be able to help me out,my problem being the electrics,niether the 240v or 12v operate correctly,.... ....more
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Front Panel
Posted by tag 18 on 04/01/2022 |
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Last reply tag 18
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Hi everyone
I've quite a few cracks on the front panel of my 2006 Avondale Eagle. It's mainly the screw holes of the metal hinge above the windows that they clip into. First of all I�.... ....more
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Back panel and side panel on hobby
Posted by blaze1000 on 08/01/2020 |
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Last reply macquatic
on 07/1/2022 |
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Hi guys the back & side panel of my hobby caravan are spongy been like this since I got the van 10 years ago , now theres no water ingress but I’m thinking of removing the rail and reattaching the pan.... ....more
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solar panel output
Posted by scawbyboy on 29/12/2021 |
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Last reply Paul_B
on 06/1/2022 |
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I have a 100w solar panel fixed to the roof of my caravan. The caravan will be on a seasonal pitch from March till october, and whilst we are not on the site the mains electric is disconnected. Do we .... ....more
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Hello again
Posted by tag 18 on 04/01/2022 |
2 Replies
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Last reply woodman2
on 05/1/2022 |
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I thought I'd say hi.
After a few years not having a caravan I've taken the plunge with my partner and jump back into caravan ownership. And boy have I jumped in, we bought the l.... ....more
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Swift Challenger 580 Fridge 12v
Posted by MikeJames on 03/01/2022 |
10 Replies
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Last reply trog100
on 05/1/2022 |
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I have an odd issue with the fridge in my van, a 2009 Swift Challenger 580.
I can't remember the fridge model but it is shown here:
http://www.jamesonline.net/vanlife/caravan_gall.... ....more
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Dometic Fridge PCB board
Posted by path20 on 21/09/2021 |
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Last reply path20
on 03/1/2022 |
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Our Swift caravan fridge(RS 8551)which is six years old has stopped working. This was during the heatwave in June. Our guess is that it is the PCB board.We ordered one in June but Dometic are behind w.... ....more
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How to measure & fit skylight
Posted by NickA25 on 07/08/2010 |
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Last reply Pickled Onion
on 01/1/2022 |
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Hi
I have recently purchased a Swift Challenger which requires some work, including replacing the skylights. I need to make sure Im measuring up for the new ones correctly. Is from the insi.... ....more
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Carver water heater instructions
Posted by shauntbh1 on 27/02/2010 |
28 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 29/12/2021 |
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We have an ACE Jubilee Globetrotter caravan with a Carver water heater and we need instructions for it to work, any help or advice please..... ....more
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CRIS Registration for Adria 2007
Posted by jimJAM71 on 27/12/2021 |
7 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 28/12/2021 |
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We have owned our Adria caravan since new (2007), and are now looking to sell privately.
We thought our van was CRIS registered, but are now not so sure! Looking back we never recall havin.... ....more
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Carver P4 red LED flashing (AS Topaz)
Posted by jpcoetzee on 12/12/2021 |
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Last reply arc systems
on 27/12/2021 |
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The fan spins but the red LED stays flashing 6 times. Can anyone advise what the problem might be for this specific code?
Has anyone removed this heater from a 2000 Autosleeper Topaz .... ....more
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side locker locks
Posted by sjf167 on 14/02/2016 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 25/12/2021 |
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has anyone had any success in replacing or repairing side locker locks.
The lock works fine but the barrel pulls/falls out quite easily - annoying when the locker door drops open and shoots the l.... ....more
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Battery not charging on mains
Posted by twincle on 08/08/2017 |
12 Replies
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Last reply StephenO1972
on 22/12/2021 |
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Hi all. Going on holiday Friday so last week getting van ready and the leisure battery goes flat whilst on charge. I went and bought a new one as it was 8 years old. New one in and all up and runni.... ....more
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