Hobby 720 damp patch.   Come to re-open caravan sited on a pitch small damp patch on the rear side panel on the back of the caravan how do we treat it?

You should really get ...

Pink Liquid for Bailey Pageant Moselle 98  Hi, 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 ...

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,...

Loose Roof Skin on a Swift Charisma 540.  Is it normal to have a caravan roof that rattles and drums in a wind? On our Swift Charisma 540, it wakes us up at night, and I'm concerned that the constant ...

Draining water system from Bailey Imperial  I Have a 2000 Bailey Imperial. How can i drain all the water pipes to prevent frost damage?

There should be a drain tap either inside your caravan ...

Built in Microwave  We have a built n mcrowave 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 MODEL HUB NUT TORQUE SETTING  Hi I was wondering if any one could help Ihave 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 on a Bailey Pageant Caravan  Can someone tell me where the spare wheel and jack on a 2001 Bailey Pageant caravan is?

Believe it or not, alot of caravans are not sold with a spare ...

Water problem  I have just connected water after winter. I have good pressure at the bathroom but just a small stream of water at kitchen tap help please.

It sounds ...

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  The bonding between the window has let go causing water to get in can this be repaired if so how or where.
Thank you

Your best bet, would be to replace ...

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 16years old it is fitted with a dart spey water pump it is broken. Where can I get another or one similar?
Cheers
Rob

You could ...

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 ...

Caravan - Painting ?  Hello all,
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,...

Heating  The heating doesn,t work in our fleetwood caravan 2006. They have the radiators under the seats and bed. The hot water works great.

It sounds as if ...

Inboard Water Tanks  I would like to fit an inboard water tank to my Elddis Crusdaer , can anyone advise me where I can get drawings or advise on how this is achieved . How ...

Water pump  I have a carver water pump in my caravan the type of pump is dart spey where can i get one or one similar to it second hand or new I live in Leeds West ...

Battery charging. avondale 435 1996  Can someone tell me if when i plug van into mains, should this charge the battery, and also should all the lights work off the mains and not drain the ...

What spare fuses do I need to carry to France for my Bailey Oklahoma 2003?  As above


When we travel, we always take an emergency tool kit with us. This includes spare bulbs and fuses for both the caravan and tow vechicle....

Avondale Avocet caravan 2002  Where can I obtain a service manual or an illustration of the onboard cold water system.with particular ref. to pressure valves please.

You could try ...

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 ...

Truma space heater front cover removal  How can I remove the front cover om my heater to let my gas man service it?

If you go onto the Truma website at www.trumauk.com, you will be able to ...

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 thats hard to get ...

Do caravans need to be taxed?  Do caravans need to be taxed?

At the moment caravans do not need to be taxed. However, they should be insured and also serviced yearly to make sure ...

Caravan Mover  I have a very old (1992)Elddis Force 2 van and would like to know if it can be fitted with a mover that will push it up my drive which is on a slope.

It ...

Caravan Mover  I have a freedom jetstream fibreglass caravan. I would like an economical model but can't find a model that will fit. Has anyone had one fitted or know ...

Applying Beam Benders  Do you know an easy way of applying beam benders?
Last year I bought these, and could not work out how to fit them. The instructions that come with them ...

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.

I had a quick ...

Fleetwood Handbook  Hello
I live in France and I do not speak English.
I have a Fleetwood Caravan 640 EB. I would like to register her in France. I do not have the technical ...

Awning Heating  Hi

I would like to know if i can use my caravan heating to heat the awning.ie 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?

I think the overall length of the Bordeaux is 7.01m and has a width 2.18m. The MTPLM is 1338 Kgs ...

Caravan Design Regulations  Hi 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 )?

If you go onto our website and click on the ...

Reich Caravan Mover  Do you know if I can get the rollers re-coated and who will do them please?

I am not sure if these rollers can be re-coated. I know rollers on the ...

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?

Without knowing the year of your caravan, all I can give you is a rough estimate. A 2001 model ...

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.

Your caravan should have been registered with CRIS and therefore ...

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 ...

Reich Move motor mover not driving forward  My Reich move control motor mover has suddenly stopped driving forward, reverse is not a problem. I have tried doing a reset but this has not changed the ...

Bailey Senator Oklahoma   I have a noise like crinkling paper coming from the rear of the caravan when its windy. I assume its the GRP rubbing on the insulation. The trouble is ...

From: Ian Question: Caravan Fuse Replacement My Omnivent extractor fan has stopped working. I suspect it may be a fuse that's at fault. Can you advise me where the fuse is located and what it entails to change it? Your owners manual should tell you where to locate the fuse box. On our caravan the fuse box is under the front seats - it has a small pull down flap door. When you open the fuse box it should clearly state what each fuse operates. Our Omnivent fuse is marked as "roof fan". The fuses are just pulled out and replaced.

From: Paul Question: Alde Caravan Heating I have recently bought a Fleetwood Heritage caravan. One of the main factors influencing us was the fact that it had Alde heating and the salesman said that it was the best thing since sliced bread! On our first trip out we put on the heating and it took nearly eight hours to get anywhere near warm!! We contacted Alde who told us that eight hours is the time it takes to reach full temperature. Has anyone had any similar problems? If anyone has any comments or helpful advice they would like us to pass on to Alan, contact us and we will e-mail him. We have received the following reply from Geoff: Response to Paul on Alde heating. We have Alde in our Fleetwood Heritage 640eb and it takes no more than an hour to get to a very comfortable temperature.

From: Brian Question: Caravan Battery Do I really need a Leisure battery as we only use sites which supply mains electricity? Our caravan is an Avondale Eagle 2004. Hi Brian Although it is possible to do without a Leisure battery, we would advise against it. Some of your lights and other equipment are designed to run off 12v. Also, if your caravan site suffered a power cut while you were staying there you would still be able to use the 12v equipment in your caravan if you had a battery connected.

From: Alan Question: Awning Light Bulb Hi, I own a 1996 Bailey Pageant Moselle. My awning light bulb has blown and I can't find out how to take the cover off to change the bulb. Sad, I know, but I have never had to remove the cover before and there is nothing in the handbook or in any of the caravan club websites technical help. Please can you help?? Hi Alan Awning lights have changed in shape and style alot over the years but the majority all still work on the same principle when it comes to changing a bulb. All you have to do is to simply prise off the main cover. Please be careful when doing this as it may have become slightly brittle with age. Once you have changed the bulb, just push the cover back on to the base where it should click into place.

From: John Question: Tyron Bands I am considering buying Tyron Bands for my caravan. My question is - are there different sizes, i.e. for steel and alloy wheels? Hi John We have contacted Tyron and they said the following: The same bands are used whether you have steel or alloy wheels. Tyron Bands come in different sizes depending on the size of the wheels. There are six different sizes for 14", 15" and 16" wheels as the well sizes vary.

From: David Question: Blown Air Ducting I have a blown air heating system in my motor home that utilises an air duct to the front of the vehicle via plastic trunking. This runs under the vehicle and is subject to ambient temperatures. Is there any insulated replacement trunking on the market that is a replacement item? I think the heat loss sustained using standard ducting is very high. Many thanks, Dave Hi Dave Truma UK produce an insulated and waterproof air duct which might fit the bill. If you go to their website (www.trumauk.com) then click on heating, you will find a link to their accessories and price list. The product number you need is 40671.00.

From: Jeff Question: Caravan Window Shades Hi, I have an Elddis Typhoon GT 1994 and I am trying to repair my window shades as the adjusters have broken. Can you help as I don't know where to find the spare parts? Thanks, Jeff Hi Jeff The cheapest and easiest way of obtaining spare parts is through a caravan breakers. Most have a mail order service, so providing you can tell them exactly what you need and they have it in stock, they will post it to you. Failing that, you could try the Elddis Owners Club (see our Caravan Owners Club webpage). They might be able to help or point you in the right direction.

From: James Question: Stabilisers Hi, when using a stabiliser device can you still reverse? Hi James With regard to your question about reversing with a stabiliser still attached, I am not aware of any problems for you to do so. I used a stabiliser for many years and had no problems reversing with it still attached. I no longer use a separate stabiliser as I use a hitch with a built-in one, which I think are brilliant.

From: Damian Question: Caravan MOT? Hi there. What a great and informative site. My wife and I would dearly love to get into the caravan lifestyle and have three children who would simply love to do this too. It seems a bit scary having never done it as yet but we think we will try. My caravan technical question is - do caravans require some sort of MOT? I assume there must be some sort of legal requirement to ensure all caravans on a public road are roadworthy. If so, or if not, where do you take your caravan for a service or repairs? I presume local caravan dealers do this for a fee. Thanks, I am sure you will hear from me again as I really want to do this but am just a little apprehensive. Damian. Hi Damian We, like you, were rather apprehensive at first but once you have tried caravanning you will never look back!! The freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want far outweighs a package holiday. It is so relaxing just sitting by your caravan - doing whatever you wish!! (Usually with a glass of something in your hand!). You can just get up and go when the weather is good - it's a great lifestyle. Regarding caravans themselves - although there is no actual rule regarding caravans having MOT's, it is up to the owner to make sure that it is roadworthy as you could be putting your family's lives at risk as well as other road users if your caravan is in an unroadworthy condition. Ideally a caravan should be serviced every year and you should be able to get this done at your local caravan dealer. Alternatively, you can find someone who will come out to your caravan to service it (just make sure they come recommended and know what they are doing). Please, please let us know if you take the plunge and buy a caravan, and please don't hesitate to contact us as we are quite happy to answer any questions.

From: Jim Question: Lunar Jupiter Toilet I have just purchased a Lunar Jupiter 1992 as my first van only to discover when I got home the toilet will not flush (it has an electric flush). Can you point me in the right direction to ensure that I fix this as we have small children and could not do without the toilet! Hi Jim With regard to your toilet - if you bought the caravan from a dealer I would take it straight back there and get them to sort it out! However, if you bought it privately all I can suggest is that you try to locate the fuse which operates the electric flush. This is normally located in the box which houses the cassette. Try a new fuse first and see if that works. Please let us know if this doesn't work and we will think again!

From: John Question: Bailey Senator Problems We have just taken delivery (2 months ago) of our Bailey Senator Series 6 Lousiana and we are really pleased with it. We moved to NZ in August 2001 and after 21 years caravanning in the UK we have spent the last 7 years caravanless! However, the withdrawal symptoms have proven too much!! The Bailey helpline have been quite helpful with a couple of minor problems but I feel embarassed to ask them again about another problem. Two of our drawers to do close correctly as the self-closing mechanism has broken (must have been faulty in the first place as the two drawers have never worked properly). have you any idea where I can buy replacement self-closing mechanisms as used in the Senator series? Any help would be appreciated as I certainly cannot find any out here in New Zealand. Hi John Sorry to hear that you have have a few problems with your new caravan. As you will know from our website, we have a Series 6 Indiana. When we took delivery last year, we found a number of faults with it. These included 2 drawers that would not self-close. Because the caravan was sited at the time, we took photos of all of the faults and went to see the dealer who sold us the caravan. They in turn contacted Bailey, who sent them replacement parts. We now have had all our faults fixed by our dealer. I would suggest that you go back to the dealer who sold you the caravan and ask them to rectify the problems. They should contact Bailey to obtain the new parts and fix them for you. Don't feel embarrassed, after all caravans are not cheap and after spending all that money, you would expect everything to be working correctly - that's why you have a guarantee.

From: John L Question: VIN Certificate We are desperately trying to have a caravan registered in France but have lost the VIN certificate. I have sent an e-mail to CRiS who have as yet not replied. Simple question - am I able to obtain a copy certificate for the caravan? Help!! John Hi John We have made enquiries about a replacement caravan VIN certificate. If you contact CRiS on 01722 411430 they will send you a replacement which will cost you only £9.00. When phoning you will be given 4 options - don't press any, just wait and you will be directed through to a customer service person. Hi Nigel Many thanks for your help. We have been in touch in CRiS and the wheels are in motion. The cost seems to be £12 (must be inflation!!). Enjoy looking at your website - very informative. Regards, John