General Caravan Questions



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Towing a Caravan  I need some help so that I can tow my caravan.
My husband used to tow it, but he died suddenly in October. I know the caravan club do courses, but there ...

Scrapping A Caravan   My parents have a beloved but very old caravan that sadly needs to go to scrap - it is 27 years old and no one wants it for spares. It is on a secure site ...

ABI Dawnstar 2 Berth  Can you recommend somewhere or could you tell me the best place to get a new near/side rear lens plus an owners manual please for the above ABI caravan?...

Roof Vent for a Marauder 400CT  I need to purchase a new roof vent for an ABI Marauder 400CT (1992) to replace a broken one.
Do you have any ideas where I might source one? Many thanks....

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When Attached To The Car ...  When your caravan is attached to the car can you go in it to make a cup of tea etc or do you have to unhitch it or put its stands down? I am a total beginner!...

Seasonal Pitch  I have a small vintage caravan and want to find a corner of a campsite where I can leave it permanently all year round where there is access to toilets ...

Replacement Window  Do you know where I can get a front window for an old Perle Orion caravan, (broken by vandals) 60 inch wide by 24 inch deep. If not available is there ...

Faulty Tap  Hi

Where can I find instructions to repair a faulty tap in the bathroon of my Swift Challenger 510 SE as there is no water from the cold?


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CRiS Documentation  Please could you advise that if there is a CRiS Registration Document does it mean it is a legitimate sale?


Providing that the document is in the ...

Car Suitable To Tow My Caravan?  I can't find out my car / caravan compatability, as the caravan is rather old. Does any body know where I can find out this information? Thanks.

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Insurance Issues  Do I have to inform my insurance company that I intend to tow a caravan? And do I also need to tell them that I am fitting a towbar? Many thanks!



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Caravan Water Filters  Have a problem with your Caravan Water Filter? Here's the place to look for answers!!

My Windows Have Stuck   The windows on my caravan have stuck - Does anyone know how I would go about releasing the perspex from the rubbers or how have you done it? Many thanks....

Caravan Manual  Advice for locating a caravan manual or caravan handbook.

Shower Vent For Abbey GTI Vogue  I have a vent shaped like a mushroom over the shower area which has perished and needs a replacement. Do you know where can I get a new one and what would ...

Switches and Symbols  We have an ABI Marauder and as you enter the caravan, there are a number of switches on the right hand panel and we're not sure what they mean. One is ...

Rail End Stop  Any ideas on a Caravan Rail End Stop?

Bessacarr 420 SL  I am looking at buying a Bessacarr Cameo 420 SL. Can any body give me some advice on the van. I think its a 1998 and will be my first caravan. Is it a ...

ABI Tristar Control Panel  I have a 1997 ABI Award Tristar four berth and I don't know what the top left and left middle switches are for, as shown in the attached picture. Any ideas?...

Caravan Windows  I have a static Atlas Sahara caravan and need a plastic window trim for one of the bedrooms. Having been to different caravan outlets I haven't been able ...

Onboard Water Tanks  I am seriously thinking of purchasing a Lunar Solaris 2007 twin axle caravan. Could anybody tell me if there is a water tank onboard please? Many thanks....

Does A Touring Caravan Need Tax, Mot etc?  I am interested in getting my first caravan for family hoidays and really don't know much about it so any advice would help? For example does a touring ...

Water System  My husband and I have just bought a second hand caravan that has a more modern water system than we are used to. It has a carver crystal water system pump ...

Bikes In Caravans  Is it allowed to tow a caravan with bikes in it?
We have a caravan and want to take the bikes away. I am loathe to fit a bike rack to the caravan or car ...

Caravan Batteries  Have a problem you need answering about your caravan battery?

Adding A Bunk  Do you have any advice for adding a bunk above a double in the back of a caravan? We have just bought an 80's Marauder and whilst our 3 kids will just ...

Discoloured Plastics  The external plastic trim on my caravans battery box, toilet cassette door and wet locker has gone from white to a spotted grey. Can anyone tell me if ...

Best Camp and Caravan Sites in Wales  In your experience what are the best sites in Wales and does anyone know why St Mary's is now closed? Can anybody help with their favourite Wales sites?...

Robin Caravans  A couple of years ago I bought this little Robin but can't find much information on the history of the model or maker. I think it's an early 70's model,...

Static Caravans  We are hoping to buy a static caravan in East/North Yorkshire with the intention of living in it permanently. We don't know what is a reasonable amount ...

My Lights Blew   My lights blew in caravan and now won't work. I have changed the bulbs and the fuse. The water pump works off battery ok but lights won't. Its an ABI Monza ...

Caravan Brand  Can anybody please help me - I am trying to find out which brand this caravan is? I found it in the middle of nowhere in Europe. Many thanks in advance....

Caravan Length  Do you know and can you tell me whether the caravan shipping length is the overall length of the caravan as I need to know? Many thanks for your help....

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