http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/Caravan-accessories-and-spares-blog.html The Caravan Accessories and Spares Blog is the best way to keep up to date with all additions and changes to the caravan-advice.co.uk web site. Subscribe here. en-us caravan accessories Wed, 16 May 2012 06:05:13 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 06:05:13 GMT caravan-advice.co.uk http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/extractor-fan-and-pump-inop.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/extractor-fan-and-pump-inop.html During our 3rd trip with our 1995 Avondale Sandmartin both systems packed in for no apparent reason. Being new to caravanning I pulled the van apart searching Wed, 16 May 2012 06:04:53 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-shows-2012.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-shows-2012.html Here's a list of all the caravan shows we know about which are scheduled to take place in 2012: Tue, 15 May 2012 06:11:37 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/dorema-awning-too-big.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/dorema-awning-too-big.html Just won a Dorema awning size 1009 lovely on eBay but our awning size (2002 Bailey Oklahoma) is 990-will this be ok? I think the awning size that you Mon, 07 May 2012 15:24:38 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/light-switch.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/light-switch.html Where do I find the vanity light switch in my bathroom over sink of Abbey Vogue 417 GTS 2002 model. Please, just bought it and can't find it anywhere. Mon, 07 May 2012 15:14:34 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/why-cant-i-get-any-of-the-electrics-working.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/why-cant-i-get-any-of-the-electrics-working.html I have just bought an ABI diplomat 1991 caravan,but for some reason cannot figure out why none of the electrics will work. We have purchased a brand new Mon, 07 May 2012 15:09:57 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-for-1968-alpine-sprite.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-for-1968-alpine-sprite.html Hi, Does anyone know where I can get an old fashioned/vintage awning for a 1968 Alpine Sprite? I have recently purchased the caravan but no awning with Mon, 07 May 2012 15:07:00 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/pyramid-tuscany-1025-on-a-bailey-pegasus-546.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/pyramid-tuscany-1025-on-a-bailey-pegasus-546.html Hi, Please can you tell me if a Pyramid Tuscany 1025cm awning will fit a 2010 Bailey Pegasus 546 caravan. Thanks I think the awning size for a 2010 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:20:52 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/abbey-stafford.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/abbey-stafford.html Please could anyone advise as to what year was the Abbey Stafford was made. I am really struggling as to what year mine is. Thanks I think this model Mon, 07 May 2012 13:04:43 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-monarch-2004.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-monarch-2004.html We bought our caravan, with a year's guarantee and in good faith, from a reptable dealer last August. It has smelt damp during the winter but I wasn't Mon, 07 May 2012 12:53:22 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1996-abi-award-daystar.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1996-abi-award-daystar.html Hi, I want to by an awning for my caravan and was wondering if you could tell what size awning will I will need to fit my ABI Award Daystar caravan, 1996 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:46:22 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-window-scratched.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-window-scratched.html Looks like the glaze is gone from the window and cannot see through it very well,got scratched while cleaning,any ideas how to repair? Depending on how Mon, 07 May 2012 12:40:29 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2002-hobby-prestige-620.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2002-hobby-prestige-620.html I need an awning for my caravan. Please can anyone tell me the size awning I would need to buy for my 2002 Hobby Prestige 620. Many Thanks I think Mon, 07 May 2012 12:30:01 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/240v-supply-not-working-battery-quite-flay.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/240v-supply-not-working-battery-quite-flay.html Just bought a 1995 Elddis and yesterday the 240v supply worked fine. However, returning to the van several hours later, none of the 240v systems worked. Mon, 07 May 2012 12:12:20 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2066-compass-rallye-640.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2066-compass-rallye-640.html We have a Compass Rallye 640 2006, and we need to purchase an awning, I have seen one which seems ideal. However I am confused to which size awning we Mon, 07 May 2012 12:03:19 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-fridge1.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-fridge1.html I have a Dometic fridge and I am using it off gas but recently it keeps going out and I can hear the ignition clicking and the gas popping sound but it Mon, 07 May 2012 11:58:07 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/12-volt-system.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/12-volt-system.html I have a Caravalair Hermitage and have put a new 110aph battery on but the 12 volt system won't work why? I am new to the caravanning world. Have you Mon, 07 May 2012 11:49:21 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-movers1.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-movers1.html Hi, I am thinking about having a motor mover fitted to my caravan and was wondering if a motor mover will fit a 1999 Lunar LX2000 462 model? Please advise. Mon, 07 May 2012 11:46:10 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/12v.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/12v.html Hey there everyone, I'm having a problem with my Sterling Elite Trekker caravan. Today I went into the caravan just to check everything was in order and Mon, 07 May 2012 11:39:52 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/electrics-on-abbey-spectrum.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/electrics-on-abbey-spectrum.html I have a 2004 abbey spectrum that ive just opened up (left on a site over the winter). Rear roof lights, cooker igniters, hot air heating and toilet flush Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:53 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/hook-up.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/hook-up.html I need to make a lead of about 50m so I can hook up what will I need. I know I will need 2 plugs, but what sort of wire do I need and where do I buy it Mon, 07 May 2012 11:32:30 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-adria-forma-580c.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-adria-forma-580c.html Hi, Please could you advise what size awning do i need for my caravan. It is an Adria Forma 580C. Thanks. I think the awning size you need is 974cm. Mon, 07 May 2012 11:10:26 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/electric-socket-lubrication.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/electric-socket-lubrication.html What is best to use to lubricate the socket which connects the cable to the caravan socket? Mine is very hard to dis-connect and I am worried that I will Mon, 07 May 2012 11:05:29 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-pageant-cd-moselle-1994-owner-manual.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-pageant-cd-moselle-1994-owner-manual.html Hi, I'm trying to locate a Bailey Pageant CD Moselle 1994 owner manual in PDF Can anyone help You can get old handbooks from Bailey themselves. If you Mon, 07 May 2012 10:09:29 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-lunar-premire-516.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-lunar-premire-516.html Hi, we have a 1993 Lunar Premier 516 caravan and need to know what size awning we need to buy for this model. Any help would be most welcome. Thanks Mon, 07 May 2012 10:02:36 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-battery-not-charging-from-electric.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/caravan-battery-not-charging-from-electric.html We are new to caravanning and have an ABI Sprinter 450CT. We have just come back from The New Forest where out battery was not charging from the electric. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:56:54 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1192-swift-diamond-alouette.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1192-swift-diamond-alouette.html Hi we have a 1992 Swift Diamond Aloutte Exclusive and need an awning for it. Please could you advise what size awning we would need. Thanks I think Mon, 07 May 2012 09:42:50 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/isabella-magnum-awning.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/isabella-magnum-awning.html Will an Isabella Magnum Awning fit onto my Swift Conqueror 480 (2008 model) caravan. The guy at Lowdham Caravans says that the caravan is too small, however Mon, 07 May 2012 09:37:25 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/waste-connection-from-caravan-to-mains-on-a-fully-serviced-pitch.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/waste-connection-from-caravan-to-mains-on-a-fully-serviced-pitch.html Hi, I have booked onto a fully serviced pitch, what do I need (if anything) apart from a hose to connect sink and shower waste to disposal? Avondale Avocet. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:28:15 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-elddis-odyssey-534.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-elddis-odyssey-534.html Hi, I have a 1993 Elddis Odyssey 534. Please can someone advise as to what size awning I would need to fit my caravan. Thanks. Not sure the year is correct Mon, 07 May 2012 09:20:06 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/mircowaves-for-omega-550.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/mircowaves-for-omega-550.html The mircowave in our caravan needs replacing, can you tell us the manufacter of the mircowave so we are able to purchase a similar model. Our caravan is Mon, 07 May 2012 09:09:22 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/gas-propane-fittings.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/gas-propane-fittings.html What fitting is used in a Sterling Eccles Topaz 2003, to connect to propane bottles? Because propane has a much higher vapour pressure to Butane, you Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:52 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1990-avondale-leda-quantock.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1990-avondale-leda-quantock.html Hi, I have a 1990 Avondale leda Quantock 2 berth caravan and I was wondering what size awning would fit my caravan. I've bought two already so im doing Mon, 07 May 2012 08:55:12 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-heater2.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-heater2.html A caravan we are interested in says the water heater does not work on gas but only on 240 volt mains. How can we make it work on gas as well and what parts Mon, 07 May 2012 08:49:51 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-connection1.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-connection1.html Hi, How do you connect water to the caravan? On our first trip and cannot connect the water. Thanks. Firstly, you will need an aquaroll or other form Mon, 07 May 2012 08:43:50 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-elddis-wisp-4002.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1993-elddis-wisp-4002.html Hi, Please can you tell me what size awning do I need for my caravan. It is a 1993 Elddis Wisp 400/2. Thanks I think the awning size that you need is Mon, 07 May 2012 08:35:26 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/esterel-battery-recharging.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/esterel-battery-recharging.html Hi I have an Esterel Caramatic folding van, and was wondering, does the leisure battery recharge whilst the van is connected to the mains supply, or do Mon, 07 May 2012 08:27:22 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/adria-comfort-350a.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/adria-comfort-350a.html Hi Ive bought an Adria Comfort 350A and I can't seem to find what year it is. The Vin letter is P but I think it must be older it doesn't have a cassette Mon, 07 May 2012 08:21:54 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/porch-awning-for-a-shamal.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/porch-awning-for-a-shamal.html Hi I've just bought an Elddis Shamal XL and want to buy a porch awning to fit. Can anyone advise me on which size I need confused.com!! Thank You Most Mon, 07 May 2012 08:20:29 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/child-locks-for-main-doors.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/child-locks-for-main-doors.html We have an Abbey Vogue 2007 and a 2 year old who can open the door from the inside. How can we secure the door so ha can't get out. The inside of the Mon, 07 May 2012 08:10:23 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/lunar-premiere-516-ecosse-frozen-ot-water-tank.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/lunar-premiere-516-ecosse-frozen-ot-water-tank.html Hello I am considering buying a Lunar Premiere 516 Ecosse however the water tank froze last year and will need repairing / replacing, it is a carver cascade Mon, 07 May 2012 08:01:19 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-pump-.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/water-pump-.html Just bought a second hand caravan, this is our first and we have NO idea about anything ! I have investigated in the caravan but have had no water or electric Mon, 07 May 2012 07:46:24 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/user-manual-for-compass-illusion-5905-twin-axle-1997.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/user-manual-for-compass-illusion-5905-twin-axle-1997.html I would be grateful if anyone can advise where I can get a User Manual for Compass Illusion 590/5 Twin Axle - 1997 I would also be grateful if you could Mon, 07 May 2012 07:08:19 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bedroom-window-for-elddis-avante-534.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bedroom-window-for-elddis-avante-534.html Just picked up my new caravan, having driven it 160 miles home, found that the bedroom window had a chunk knoced out of its corner by what looks like a Mon, 07 May 2012 06:57:54 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-pegasus-why-is-20-amp-12v-fuse-fitted-in-battery-ve-lead-behing-gas-fire.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/bailey-pegasus-why-is-20-amp-12v-fuse-fitted-in-battery-ve-lead-behing-gas-fire.html Bailey Pegasus - why is 20 amp 12V fuse fitted in battery to charger +ve lead behind the gas fire. It is impossible to replace it without taking gas Mon, 07 May 2012 06:49:22 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/levelling-tip.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/levelling-tip.html Another way to check whether the caravan is level is to sit back with a glass of wine, and there you have an instant leveller Sun, 06 May 2012 08:47:27 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/alko-corner-stabilisers.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/alko-corner-stabilisers.html I was getting ready to go away for a few days in the caravan and found the front stabiliser had broken. I ordered the 20mm nut that I needed from the internet Sun, 06 May 2012 08:46:56 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/avondale-leda.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/avondale-leda.html Hi, Please can you tell me what year did the Avondale start and stop producing their Leda range of caravans. Thanks. I can't be certain, but I think Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:48:43 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1997-avondale-chiltern.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-1997-avondale-chiltern.html Hi, I have awning for sale would like it know what size it is so I can advertise it at the correct size. The caravan it came off was a 1997 Avondale Chiltern. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:36:26 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2000-compass-kensington-5005-5berth.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-size-2000-compass-kensington-5005-5berth.html Hi, Please can anyone tell me the right size of awning for me caravan It is a 2000 Compass Kensington 500/5. Thanks I think the awning size that you Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:30:29 GMT http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-light-cover-removal.html http://www.caravan-advice.co.uk/awning-light-cover-removal.html Hi, Please can you advise on how do I remove the awning light cover on a Bailey Ranger 2006 model. Regards. Looking at the cover, there seems to be Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:19:50 GMT