Here's the form for you to send your questions to us. Below the form are a selection of the caravan technical questions you have already sent to us. Have a look - you might find the answer to your question here !! Have A Caravan Question?Do you have a caravan question you need answered which has you stumped? Share it here and see if someone can help! What Other Caravanners Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Pressure switch location on a 1989 Swift Rapide I need to adjust the pressure switch on my pre loved Swift Rapide 1989 model where the switch is has so far eluded me. I think the thing keeps hopping ... Using Hair Straightners in a Caravan Hi, Silly question I know but im going away for the weekend in a caravan for the first time and I'm wondering how I can use my hair straighteners? My partner ... Avondale Washroom Floor My caravan washroom floor has cracked by the drain. Can it be repaired or do I need to buy a brand new one? If so, do you know where I can get one from?... Gas Tap Location We have just bought a 1993 Lunar Meteorite caravan two berth. Does anyone know where the gas isolation taps for the fridge and heater are located in it?... Cooker Not Working Is there any obvious reason why my cooker will not work on electricity or gas? I had used it in the morning with no problem. I am new to caravaning and ... 1969 Fisher Holivan Weights?? I have a 1969 Fisher Holivan that has the beige quilted sides. It is a 2 berth with rear, near side stable door, kitchen across the back wall with a large ... Electrics - help please We have bought an Elddis Wisp 400/4 (1991?) van. We are new to touring and are a bit confused over the electrics. When plugged into the mains only two ... Noise From Tow Bar On a 2007 and well serviced Sterling Europa I started this season hearing a lot of groaning coming from the tow bar when turning and even just moving foward ... Caravan Light Problems Want some help with your caravan lights?
Hot Water
I've connected water up for the first time this year, the cold water flows ok but I cannot get the hot water to flow in the kitchen or bathroom. Draining Water System I have a 2000 Bailey Imperial caravan. Do you know the procedure for draining down all the caravan water pipes to prevent frost damage to them? Many ... Hobby 720 Damp Patch We have come to re-open our caravan sited on a pitch but have a small damp patch on the rear side panel on the back of the caravan. How do we treat it?... Caravan - Painting ? I have recently been given an old caravan, I want to respray the entire outside - just wondering if anyone knows the best way to achieve this, from what ... Heating We have a problem as the heating doesn't work in our Fleetwood caravan 2006. This caravan has the radiators under the seats and bed. The hot water works ... What Tow Car? We are looking for a new tow car. Been looking at the new Golf Estate 1.6 which the dealer said it would tow our Elddis Avante 474 but that's hard to get ... Pink Liquid I have a Bailey Pageant Moselle 98 which has 2 storage tanks and an electric flush but can you tell me where I put the pink toilet liquid to use with the ... Truma Heater I have a Swift Charisma caravan with a Truma space heater. When I turn it on, the green light on the switch is not visible. The fan is working, however,... Caravan Roof Noise Do you have a problem with caravan roof noise? Click here to read more ... Caravan Movers Do you need some advice with your caravan mover? Truma Fire I own a 2005 Coachman caravan and the front case has come off the fire - does anybody know the secret of refitting it as I seem to be able to fit the top ... ABI Northstar 1996 L Shape Lounge I am looking for a wall board for my caravan,the corner one at the side of the long lounge window has damp marks on it, the seals have now been redone,... On Board Water Tanks & Pumps I have just bought a used caravan it is a 2008 Bailey Senator Wyoming which has an on-board water tank and can also use water straight from the water carriers.... Skylight We have a Charisma caravan and the skylight in the hallway has rotted away. Does anyone happen to know where I can buy one of these from? Many thanks.... Caravan Interior Lights Do Not Work My caravan interior lights and fridge do not work. There is definitely power in the caravan as the sockets work. Not sure what to do! Can anyone help? Best ... Replacement bathroom for Cotswold Windrush 152/2 S We have recently bought a 20 year old Windrush 152/2 S. It's in lovely condition but the shower tray is quite cracked. We are having difficulty finding ... Brake Rod Return Springs Where can I get 2 extension springs to replace the return springs fitted drum to rod under a Robin model 350 caravan c1973 vintage. Ordinary coil springs ... Kitchen Sink Please could someome tell me where I could get a new sink/drainer for my Bailey Pageant Deville caravan? Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated.... Caravan Chassis Hi, I have a Fleetwood Sonata Symphony 2008 caravan and would like to know the make of the chassis. Please could someone supply me with this information.... Panelling HELP! Does anyone know a supplier for the jointing strip that 'buts' two interior plywood panels together. We had a leak in the front of our old Sprite ...
Awning
Hi, Please could anybody tell me the size of awning I would need to fit my Bailey Pageant Moselle 1996 4 berth caravan. Many thanks. Annual Testing I have just bought an old caravan. I was wondering if like car that you have to have an annual test done with a certificate to prove that it is road worthy?... Wheel Size Hi, I am trying to purchase some wheel trims as a present for my dad. He has a Eldiss Whisp 450e 1991. Please can you advise on wheel size 13 or 14? Thanks....
Water Pump
Do you know - should the yellow stop valve be pointing upwards or lying flat to enable the water to come through to the taps. Many thanks.
Replacement Cooker Door
We had an unfortunate mishap with our cooker and have broken the outer glass door. Does anyone have any suggestion where to buy a replacement? Damaged Cable Having just changed my tow vehicle I forgot to check the 12v cable and it dragged along the road wearing half of it away! thankfully the lights still work.... Tyre Pressure I have just bought a 2005 Bailey Pageant series 5 Normandie. The handbook supplied does not mention what the tyre pressures on this model should be. I ... Pageant Monarch Heating I bought a 2005 Pageant Monarch caravan and I am wondering how long the electric blown air system takes to heat the caravan because it is not very hot.... Unknown Switch I have recently bought a Swift Corniche caravan and have a fused rocker switch under the sofa on the offside. It lights up when operated but I don't know ...
Awning Size
Please can someone advise what size awning is required for a 1992 ABI Award Tristar caravan? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Space Saver Spares For Towing With What are your thoughts on using space saver spare wheels for towing a caravan with such a spare please? Most internet chat seems to be against it, but ... Electric Mains Please can you advise on how you go about switching from battery power to mains power on a Coachman Amara caravan? Any help would be much appreciated.... Bathroom Tap Has No Pressure I fitted a new shower head with hose to the existing tap. Now I don't have any pressure. The water is coming out but only a trickle. The water in kitchen ... Plug Sockets Don't Work On my caravan the plug sockets have just suddenly stopped working. I have checked if it's tripped out but they are all ok. I don't know why this has happened ...
Servicing the Caravan
I need some help - Do you know generally how long it would take for a caravan to be serviced as I have never had mine serviced before? Many thanks. Caravan Flooring We have recently bought our first caravan and we are replacing the carpet in the bathroom with lino as the old carpet was in a shocking state. In removing ... Water Taps The water taps in my touring caravan in the bathroom won't work unless I run the water in the kitchen. Does anyone know what the problem would be? Many ... Carbon Monoxide Detected Please can anyone help? We have just bought a secondhand caravan and have recently purchased a carbon monoxide alarm. This alarm was in the caravan for ... Condensation I have a problem with condensation in one of my plastic windows - If I remove the grommets what do I need to do after that to remove the condensation? Thanks.... Problem With Gas My caravan cooker works on gas with no problem but the gas fire and fridge do not want to start on gas - what could be the problem? I really need help ... Water Heater Switch Please help as we cannot seem to find the switch to heat up the hot water in our Elddis Crusader Aurora 2006 caravan. Can anyone help us with this problem?... Replacement Front Windows The front window on my old Eccles Moonstone caravan has broken from the hinge and fallen off... Do you know where and how do I get a replacement? Many ... Caravan Hot Water Do you know whether it would be possible to convert a cold water caravan into a caravan with hot water. Do you know whether it would be a big job? Regards.... Wheel Size of Hobby 720 Could you please tell me what size wheels a Hobby 720 caravan has and whether they are four stud or five stud? Hope you can help me. Kind Regards, Mike.... Damp and cracked side electric battery and mains box Hi, I have just bought a 1989 Abbey 418 T which is in great order - except there is some damp which I think is due to the side electric box and lid being ... Pump Problems. I have just bought a 1994 Avondale Mayfly and when I connect the pump I have to turn the tap on in the bathroom before the kitchen sink tap will work and ... Water Between The Front Main Window Our caravan now has water between the front main window panes after we had cleaned the roof. What would be the best way to deal with this problem ? Thanks.... Avondale 380-2 Spare Wheel I have the usual uninformative instruction manual for my Avondale caravan - Do you know how I get to the underslung spare wheel on this model of caravan?... Non Flushing Thetford Toilet We have a 2002 Swift caravan and the Thetford push button flush does not work. We have tried in vain to locate the fuse box. Please can anyone help with ... Whale Pressure Switch ps7207 mk ii Can someone please help. I have had to re-do the plumbing and the system was fitted with the above switch. I am trying to find out where the switch should ... Caravan Ovens Do you know, or where could I find out, whether caravan ovens are much slower to heat up than household ones? Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks ... Towing Vehicle I need some help with information about my towing vehicle. Would you know whether my Fiesta l800 would tow a Monza 4.30s Deluxe caravan? Many thanks.... Electrics & Water Pump We have a 1990 Avondale Perle caravan. We are new to caravanning and have little knowledge of how they work! We have recently just plugged the main hookup ... Caravan Tyre Pressures Want to know about caravan tyre pressures? Gas Regulator - Lunar Quasar EB The gas regulator on our 2006 EB has stopped working. Is this a design problem as it the second time we have had this problem on EBs? What can we do to ... Urgent Repair Due to being ripped off buying our first caravan that was advertised as no damp, we now find ourselves having to replace half of the floor, I am very handy ... Onboard Water Tank I have a Bailey Senator caravan and wondered if you knew how you can drain down the onboard water tank? Can anyone help me with this water tank problem?... Caravan Fridge Problems Have a problem with your Caravan Fridge? This is the place to look ... Car To Caravan Ratio I am very interested in buying a Bailey Imperial caravan but I am not sure if my Vauxhall Meriva Breeze will tow it okay. Please could you help me with ... Glass Cabinet Contents In Avondale Avocet I'm trying to find out what was originally supplied in my 2006 Avondale Avocet which I bought last year. It has a glass fronted ("all glass" curved doors)... Blister On Aluminium Finish!! As above I have a blister the size of a hand print on the side of the van but there is no sign of water ingress what so ever!! The panel if pressed with ...
Bailey Senator 2001
Does any one have a 2001 Bailey Senator caravan and could tell me the height of it? Help would be very much appreciated. Thanks again for any help. Used 2002 Fleetwood Caravan - Should I Buy Or Stay Clear? Have had a great offer of a 2002 leetwood from a local dealer. My question is now that they are no longer made what problems could I encounter, please ... Carbon Monoxide Alarm Please could you help me - I need to know whether you think I would need a carbon monoxide alarm in my touring caravan? Many thanks for your help, Samantha.... All Water Pipes Have Come Off The Taps All my water pipes have come off the taps, even with a jubilee clip on them. wWhat is the cause of this please? (shower mixer, wash basin and sink mixer)... Caravan Weight Please could you tell me the weight of a 1994 Swift Corniche caravan, and would my 2005 1.6 Piccasso HDI be able to tow it in comfort? Many thanks for ... Static Caravan I've bought a static caravan and need advice on levelling it, also could do with a manual so to connect it properly. Its a Willerby 35x12 about 12 years ...
Chassis Number Location
Do you happen to know where I would find the chassis number on a 2004 Sterling Eccles Moonstone caravan? Many thanks for your help with this, Ian. Caravan Box Do you know whether a 110 AH caravan battery would fit in the battery compartment on a Pageant Bordeaux year 2006 caravan? Many thanks for your help with ... Do Caravans Need an MOT? Please could you help as I have recently bought a small caravan and was wondering whether or not it would need an M.O.T? Many thanks for your help with ... Alko Type Long Neck Towball I have just purchased a secondhand caravan with a Alko hitch fitted to the caravan. Can I use a standard towball just to get the caravan home (3 miles)... Built In Microwave We have a built in microwave in our Elddis Avante 544 which has stopped working. Is this likely to be a blown fuse.It is only six months old. Everything ... Bailey Beachcomber 500/5 1996 Hub Nut Torque Setting I was wondering if any one could help. I have just carried out a service and have the new Alko hub nuts ready to fit and wanted to know the hub nut torque ...
Where Is The Spare Wheel?
Please could someone tell me where the spare wheel and jack are usually kept on a 2001 Bailey Pageant caravan ? Many thanks for your help, Steve.
Changing Wheels
Do you know whether I could fit 14 inch alloy wheels to my year 2000 Bailey Ranger 470/4 caravan ? Many thanks for any help you could give me. Water Problem I have just connected the water to my caravan after the winter. I have good pressure at the bathroom but just a small stream of water at kitchen tap - help ... ABI Adventurer Info Has anyone got any information on the ABI Adventurer caravans. It was only made for a few years and has a rear entrance door. Would love to know how to ...
Bailey Senator Window
On my caravan the bonding between the window has let go causing water to seep in. Could this be repaired, and if so how or where? Thank you. Sterilizing Water Pipes I was going to use Milton fluid to sterilize my caravan but I have read that it can damage the water heater. What do you advise? If you recommend Milton ...
Water Pump
My caravan is about 16 years old and it is fitted with a dart spey water pump which is broken. Where can I get another or one similar? Cheers, Rob Heater Gas Engineer I am interested in a motorhome and the guy who is selling has never used the heater so not sure how to use or if it indeed works. Can anyone tell me how ... Inboard Water Tanks I would like to fit an inboard water tank to my Elddis Crusader. Can anyone advise me where I can get drawings or advise on how this is achieved? How to ... Water Pump I have a carver water pump in my caravan - the type of pump is a dart spey. Where can I get one or one similar to it either second hand or new? I live ... What Spare Fuses Do I Need To Carry To France For My Bailey Oklahoma 2003? Do you happen to know what spare fuses I would need to carry when travelling to France with my Bailey Oklahoma 2003 caravan ? Many thanks for your help.... Cleaning Water Heater And Pipework What is the best way of cleaning all the fresh water pipework and Truma heater in my 2003 Coachman Amara 520/4 after a winter of sitting idle? I can't ... Avondale Avocet Caravan 2002 Do you know where I can obtain a service manual or an illustration of the onboard cold water system with particular reference to pressure valves please?... Dunkirk We have a cheap crossing offer from Norfolk Line in May. However we are struggling to find a campsite in and around Dunkirk. We don't want to go too far ... Truma Space Heater Front Cover Removal Do you know how I can remove the front cover on my caravan heater to allow my gas man to service it? Any help yo can give me would be much appreciated.... Caravan Paint Do you happen to know of anywhere that sells a paint touch-up pen for a Bailey Senator caravan as I dropped an awning pole and it scratched some paint ...
Unusual Wall Board
I need some help please - Does anyone happen to know what the attached wall board is, or where I could possibly purchase some? Many thanks.
Do Caravans Need To Be Taxed?
Do caravans need to be taxed?
Applying Beam Benders
Do you know an easy way of applying beam benders?
Pipe Used On Willerby Caravan
We have a 1998 Willerby Chelsea caravan. I want to renew some of the pipe connections when the site it is on re-opens in the spring.
Awning Heating
I would like to know if I can use my caravan heating to heat the awning i.e. extend the pipes and drill a hole in van with some sort of external flap. Lunar Meteorite Flooring I am currently trying to fit grey and fresh water tanks under the floor of my Lunar Meteorite but can only do so if I remove the timber batton running ...
Length of Caravan
What is the length of a Series 5 Pageant Bordeaux?
Mains Sewage Connection.
Many sites now offer sewage connection. I am new to caravanning and wonder how this works and what accessories you need. Thanks in anticipation. Caravan Design Regulations I’m interested in building my own caravan from scratch and wanted to know if there were any books or guides that cover the relevant regulations to adhere ...
Towing Weights
Can I tow a 1996 Bailey Pageant Moselle with a 51 plate Chrysler PT Cruiser (2 Litre Petrol engine)? Mixer Tap Replacement We have an Elddis Whirlwind 1996. The mono block lever mixer tap is broken and needs replacing. Can this be done by an old, rather heavy handed non diyer ...
Clermont 460/2 Caravan
What are the dimensions of my Clermont 460/2 caravan? Sealant for Caravan Roof? We have just bought a caravan, only to discover there is a leak somewhere that we can't find & the ceiling is getting very wet. We have resealed the skylights ... Alde Heating We have a Fleetwood Heritage with Alde heating. The pump seems to have stoped working - when you take the pump out and flick the impeller it starts spinning ...
VIN Number/Chassis Number
Where do I look for the caravans vin or chassis number? I have a Lunar 402 LX2000 1998. Faulty Electrics ? 2009 Fleetwood Heritage We recently left our caravan in storage for 3 weeks and when we came back to it the leisure battery had discharged completely, but also the alarm and metis ... Draining Down Procedure Can you tell me where the drain down points are on a Atlas Topaz Super static van. Also the correct procedure to drain down for the winter. A manufacturers ... If you have any caravan technical questions CLICK HERE to contact us.
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