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02/7/2013 at 3:49pm
 Location: Hartlepool
 Outfit: Adria Adora Sienne
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Can someone help I have just bought my first caravan what is the best way to fasten number plate on back of caravan


02/7/2013 at 3:56pm
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Double-sided sticky pads. You can buy ones already cut to size from Halfords or other motor accessory shops.


02/7/2013 at 4:03pm
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We first used double sided sticky pads but our number plate fell off whilst in storage so oh screwed on with self tapping screws.


02/7/2013 at 4:14pm
 Location: Hartlepool
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Does it not damage the caravan with screws

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02/7/2013 at 4:16pm
 Location: Hartlepool
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Hi iscacamper what do you think of your lunar caravan

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02/7/2013 at 4:39pm
 Location: Yeadon Leeds!
 Outfit: Swift Challenger & Defender 110SW
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Quote: Originally posted by threepennybit1950 on 02/7/2013
Does it not damage the caravan with screws



depends on the design, some van I would not want to do this, as the bit where the numberplate goes is the outer skin of the van.
Mine, however, its just a plastic trim at the back (if I look under the van, I can see the other side) so screw will cause no damage (other than the holes)


02/7/2013 at 5:38pm
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Hi Threepennybit. Where you screw the number plate to the van is designed to take the screws. OH also put some mastic behind the screws waterproofing it although the self tappers waterproof it anyway. Ours has the plastic trim at the back as described by timtheenchanter if that's any help.


02/7/2013 at 5:43pm
 Location: Ivybridge Devon
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Our number plate is screwed in as when we got the van there was a blank number plate already screwed in to it so used the same holes


02/7/2013 at 5:50pm
 Location: Greater Manchester
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I use velcro and it works very well


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02/7/2013 at 6:50pm
 Location: Wiltshire
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Quote: Originally posted by dogscenturion on 02/7/2013
I use velcro and it works very well



we use velcro on trailers that are likely to be towed by multiple vehicles, but on the van it's sticky pads 'cos only my car pulls it.



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02/7/2013 at 7:01pm
 Location: Sheffield
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we use Halfords number plate sticky pads, work very well and never lost a plate yet


02/7/2013 at 7:23pm
 Location: Hartlepool
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thanks for your suggestions kind regards Dave

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02/7/2013 at 8:03pm
 Location: Wales
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Just make sure the surfaces are clean ,i use meths or you can buy alchohol rubs from halfords,mine have never fallen off I do put about five on .


02/7/2013 at 9:03pm
 Location: Berkshire
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velcro here too as we have 2 tow vehicles that can tow so swapping plates is easy, use to have the sprung metal clip types on our trailer but these need screwing on...

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02/7/2013 at 9:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by threepennybit1950 on 02/7/2013
Hi iscacamper what do you think of your lunar caravan



Hi. We have been pleased with it, and had no major problems. The layout of ours (Chateau 400) has been ideal for us, as until recently we had our daughter sleeping in a travel cot between the front bench seats. Having said that, now that she's an energetic toddler we're thinking of changing to a bigger van with a bit more space next year.


05/7/2013 at 2:31pm
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Quote: Originally posted by 4teejay on 02/7/2013
Just make sure the surfaces are clean ,i use meths or you can buy alchohol rubs from halfords,mine have never fallen off I do put about five on .



the sticky pads from halfords come with an alcohol wipe in the packet.



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