insurance
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 01:09:07 +0100
Hi All
Just renewed my caravan insurance with Saga. I lowered the value price from
¡ê9000 down to ¡ê7000 as the van is now getting on a bit, 7yrs and
hey-presto the premium came down also, a wopping ¡ê58
Something to bear in mind when it's renewal time
Lofty
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electrical help
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 23:18:27 +0100
I wish to operate a dishwasher in my new caravan, my last van the water was
operated by a pressure switch, so there was no problem, when the dishwasher
needed water, the pump kicked in and switched off when not needed. however
the new van uses micro switches to operate the pump.
Am I correct in thinking tha ...
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Citroen C4 as towcar
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:52:43 -0700 (PDT)
Hi guys
we're looking to a new car, and for various reasons have settled on
the C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi with EGS (wife has to have an
auto).
We tow a 1991 Elddis Typhoon XL - ex works weight 890Kg, Payload 250
Kg. However we don't carry the spare bunk, and only use a lightweight
awning ... when I la ...
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Aldi and Lidl chargers
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:00:53 +0100
Lidl are selling those chargers again on the 12th at ¡ê14.99.
Aldi are doing the same/similar one for ¡ê12.99 on the 8th. Both are the
the 12/6v versions.
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Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk
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Digital Switch over
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:39:47 +0100
Happens very shortly in Granada region. BBC2 goes off 4th Nov then all
analogue goes beginning of December. So if you're headed into the region
after that an analogue TV on its own will not work,
I attended a presentation recently by "an expert" who said that if a TV
hadn't got a SCART socket it couldn't be c ...
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mains power problems
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:46:50 +0100
I have just aquired a new second hand caravan . each time I try to
plug in the mains cable all crcuit breakers go . An ideas as to the
problems . Could it be a problem with the polarity of the system ?
seduraed ...
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Aerial Signal Strength Meter
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:47:42 +0100
Has anyone found one of the above suitable for use with Status boosted
aerials?
I have just bought one from Maplins only to find it is not compatible
with boosted aerials.
Maplins product code A55JB
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hugh
It may be more complicated but is it better?
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Extension mirrors.
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:31:10 +0100
I am not a carvanner but twice I have been nearly side swiped on the
motorway by a caravan suddenly cutting out in front of me. Upon overtaking
them I noticed that in each case they didn't have extension mirrors fitted
on the car. They obviously didn't have a clue that I was alongside them
when they decided t ...
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Re: Inverter & Leisure Battery Problem.
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:12:29 +0100
On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:54:17 +0100, "Dave" <Dave1556@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Hi and thanks for reading this. I have two inverters, 150W & 350W and use
>an 85aH Leisure battery. The load is a notebook computer and small fretsaw.
>Both are rated at 240v MAX 1amp each. Im getting a maximum of 2 hours use
>before t ...
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Caravan Site in West Wales/ Pembroke
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:25:41 +0100
Hello.
We are considering a week break next week in South west Wales -
Pembrokeshire Gower Tenby etc. Would like a quiet site near to the coast but
within reach of a decent pub. Have Tried various websites but would prefer
personal recommendations.
We would be grateful for any suggestions.
Many thanks
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