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Black Streaks on Paint Work  Hi, I've got black streaks which have come from the window seals. I have got most of the marks off but I'm still left with the black stains, any idea how ...

Cleaning a Caravan  What is the best solution to wash my caravan with ? If anyone could recommend a solution that they have used with good results that would be much appreciated....

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Babies  How do other caravanners cope with sleeping arrangements with a very young baby on board? We bought a travel cot for our granddaughter but it wont fit ...

Perished Plastic Trim - Swift Caravan  The plastic white coloured trim (now yellowish) which is approximately 1.5 inch wide and is situated within the metal gutters around the centre of the ...

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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 ...

CARAVAN MANUAL / HANDBOOK QUESTIONS 
Advice for locating a caravan manual or caravan handbook.

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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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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 ...

Winterizing Water Container.  How do I winterize my aquaroll water container. I want to use my caravan every weekend during the winter months and really don't want it to freeze up on ...

Caravan Insurance  We are using our touring caravan as our main residence - constantly touring - and are trying to find suitable insurance - Has anyone got any ideas?


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My Caravan May be Stolen  I purchased a caravan 6 years ago, I think that my caravan may have been subject to an insurance claim after I bought it. What can I do as I don't want ...

Alde 3000 Compact Heating  Having a problem with mine,
hot water is fine (scalding actually)
but its radiators remain completely cold.

It had a new pump fitted last winter and ...

Draining Fleetwood Heritage Onboard Water Tank  My husband recently died very suddenly and I'm trying to winterize the caravan but can't find in the instruction manual how to drain the onboard water ...

ABI Target 450  Hello
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Caravan Information - ABI Target 442  We were recently given a caravan to renovate how ever we would like to know what the caravan originally looked like inside so we know what were original ...

Jubilee Ambassador Caravan  Please could you tell me what function do the two connections at the outside bottom rear of the caravan have? Any help you could give would be much appreciated....

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Water Not Draining From Sink  When any water is in the sink it won't drain away easily, there is no blockage in the pipe - could it be trapped air? If so, how do I rectify it?
Thanks ...

Jacking up a Caravan  Can you sleep etc in a caravan without fully jacking it up? I have just bought a new caravan and I am wanting to take it away but am not 100% on jacking ...

Advice about the Swift Corniche 1992 Caravan  Can anyone tell us if this caravan is a good buy, we are told there is no damp, does anyone have any knowledge about this make and model as we are completely ...

Beachcomber Caravan - Manufacturer?  Please could anyone help me - I need to know which caravan manufacturer made the Beachcomber range of caravans? Many thanks for any help you can give ...

Seperation of exterior aluminium side panel  I have a bessacar cameo caravan and noticed that approx 3 foot of the panel has seperated 0n offside of caravan approx 3 feet from lower edge of the floor ...

Runner for Broken Bed  Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement runner which the bed slats rest on when pulled out? Many thanks for any help you can give me with this....

Any Info Please - Fisher Holivan  We have been given an old 5 berth Fisher Holivan. We were going to strip it and put the bits into our bus we are renovating, but as it is so old and rare ...

Sky Light  I am having trouble finding a replacement sky light for my Bailey Pageant Caravan 2007 - can anyone help me track one down. Many thanks for your help....

Caravan Length  Please could anyone tell me how long is an Abbey Aventura 318 caravan ? Any help which anyone could give me would be very much appreciated. Many thanks....

Sites in Spain  Considering leaving my caravan in the Costa del Sol permanently , has anyone any info or could recommend any sites with a pool and child friendly ? Also ...

What is the Best Ground Sheet.  We have just purchased our first full sized awning and it doesn't have any ground sheet,we would like to know if anyone can recommend
whats best as ...

Awning Switch?  I have just bought a 1990 Abi Ace Diplomat and one thing puzzles me:- there is an awning light switch which works on the main switch panel but does not ...

Register a Caravan  I have just bought a Hobby Caravan and
received the log book from previous owner, but
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Cleaning outside of Caravan  I can never seem to get the outside of my caravan spotless. How would you recommend I clean the outside of my caravan. Any tips or hints regarding this ...

Four Berth Layout  I am looking for a 4 berth caravan with fixed bunks, big enough for older children, and a double bed at front. Any suggestions which manufacturer can supply ...

Groaning & Creaking Caravan  Do you know what causes our caravan to groan and creak when we pull away or go around corners ? Any help you could give us would be very much appreciated....

Information for Abbey Aventura 330, year 2004  Hi im trying to find out the exact colour of the wood inside an Abbey Aventura 330, 6 berth, year 2004, I would be grateful for any information you can ...

Travelling with a Dog  I want to put my dog in his cage in the caravan while we travel but dont know if it is legal! We have just bought a saloon car and have three children ...

CARAVAN BED QUESTIONS  Do you have a question regarding your caravan beds?

Just starting out what do we need?? Extras??  We have just bought a second hand caravan, the owner has taken out all usual extras, eg water bottles, cables etc to use in his new van. He hasn't left ...

Bailey Maestro L Details  Could you please tell me the year this caravan was released or do you know where I could find out this information from? Many thanks for any help you ...

1991 Coachman 500/5 Details  Could anyone tell me the model of a 1991 Coachman 500/5 with a boat roof as I can not find any model name, either on or in the caravan? Thank you for ...

Swift Accord Shipping Length  I have tried every were to find the shipping length and width for a Swift Accord 530, 2004. Can you please help. All my documents I got with the van seem ...

Buying A Caravan  I am a newbie in caravaning. I have had a loan of a caravan for last season and loved it. Now in a position to buy a 4 or 5 berth but wondered about two ...

Guarantees  Do you know whether there is a guarantee or warranty on the windows in a new caravan and, if so, how long is it? Many thanks for any help you can give ...

Abbey GT 212 Caravan Roof Vent  I need help in finding a new roof vent for the above. The caravan is 30 yrs old and I am giving it a "face lift!!!" The original roof vent is cracked ...

Shipping Length  Would you please be able to tell me if the shipping length of a caravan is the actual length from hitch to rear end. Many thanks for your help with this....

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Robin Caravan  I have a old Robin Carvan that I no longer need. It is good nick for it's age but it costing me to store it does anybody know of any breakers around the ...

Atlas Orion Accessories  Can you buy a bathroom cabinet to fit an atlas orion 2010 and how is the best way to fit it bearing in mind that wall bearers have to be found,also where ...

Help Sourcing a Replacement Rooflight  Do you know where I can source a replacement rooflight for a 1988 Compass Omega four berth caravan as I need to replace it? Any help with this would be ...

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 ...

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 ...

CRiS Documentation  Please could you advise me that if there is a CRiS Registration Document with a caravan does it mean it is a legitimate sale? Many thanks for your help....

How high is a Lunar Zenith 6 2005  Does anyone happen to know how high a Lunar Zenith Six 2005 model caravan is? Any information you could give me would be much appreciated. Many thanks....

CARAVAN WATER FILTER QUESTIONS 
Have a problem with your Caravan Water Filter? Here's the place to look for answers!!

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 QUESTIONS 
Any ideas on a Caravan Rail End Stop?

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 ...

Soft Furnishings In Winter?  As we are new to caravanning...... about the mattress and upholstery....we intend to use it through the winter months....so do we need to remove them from ...

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 Information  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 ...

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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