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Indicator bulbs for a 1999 Bailey Ranger 380/2
We have just purchased a used Bailey Ranger model 380/2. It is in good order, but we have noticed that the indicators look very 'pale' instead of the correct …
Caravans Removed Free Of Charge
HI we are Atlanta Caravan Recycling we will remove any age caravan that can tow, all done throgh our own business insurance. We are polite prompt and …
CARAVAN BATTERY QUESTIONS
Please could you tell me as to what size battery will fit in a 1999 Luna Solar 505 caravan. Many thanks for any help you can give me regarding this.
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CARAVAN MANUAL / HANDBOOK QUESTIONS
Hi - Any clues where I could obtain an ABI caravan manual. I believe the one manual covers a lot of different models. Any help would be much appreciated. …
CARAVAN TOILET QUESTIONS
The toilet flush on my caravan has stopped working. All the other appliances work. I have checked the trip and all the fuses. Is there something I have …
CARAVAN DAMP / LEAK QUESTIONS
What can I do. I found water on floor at the back under bunk beds caravan is Elddis 554 brought July 2012. Took back to dealer they had caravan for 4 weeks. …
CARAVAN ROAD LIGHT QUESTIONS
I want to change my rear lights to led on my 2009 Abbey 402 GTS but cannot see how to get to the rear of the lights to undo them. They are round.
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CARAVAN GAS QUESTIONS
I have recently bought a Touring Fleetwood Colchester 1998 Caravan but not used it yet. I noticed when putting in my gas bottles that the flexible gas …
CARAVAN HEATING QUESTIONS
Hi
Just got a new to us caravan which has an aldi (I think) heating system. We can't get it working. The boiler gets hot, the radiator nearest the boiler …
CARAVAN WINDOW QUESTIONS
Hi
Can any one tell me where I can get a front window unit for a Abi ace Diplomat XL. I'm situated in Derbyshire.
e-mail david.hormell@virginmedia.com …
Caravan Insurance
Do you know if it is possible to get caravan insurance for just 6 months, ie May to October inclusive? Many thanks for your help with this.
This …
CARAVAN BED QUESTIONS
Our Bailey Pageant Monarch is great to have and the front seats make up into a superb double bed. However, as each front seat measures 6ft 2ins by 2ft …
CARAVAN TYRE / WHEEL QUESTIONS
I've noticed many large caravans carry spare wheels. However, my small Adria Optima 400B has no spare wheel, only two cans of tyreweld. Given their size …
CARAVAN ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS
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 …
CARAVAN WATER / BATHROOM QUESTIONS
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 …
CARAVAN ROOFLIGHT & ROOFVENT QUESTIONS
We are looking for a replacement rooflight for our Abi Marauder 360CT caravan. It it 13.5 inches x 13.5 inches. Does anyone know where we would be able …
Top 5 Most popular caravans in history
Hi everyone, I sell clocks and gifts and want to add 5 caravans to my product range. I know nothing about caravans and wondered if you'd be so kind to …
Caravanning On My Own
I am thinking of buying a small caravan. I am wondering if this is practical for me. Will I be able to level her etc. Any help would be appreciated. Oh …
What Age Is My Caravan?
I have recently bought a Coronet Caravan 13/2 berth. I do not know what year it was built. I have also attached a photo. Could anyone provide further …
New to caravanning
As a family of four looking to purchase a caravan for the very first time we have found many types available but with mixed reports from various owners, …
Stealth Caravans
We are new to caravans and would like to buy one next year. We really like the look of the Stealth Caravans and wondered if you could give us any info …
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. …
Fitting Bike Rack
I have a Abbey GTS 420 and would like to fit a bike rack to the back of it. This is possible according to the brochure but no one seems to know how I find …
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Abbey Vogue 620 v's Sterling Europa 620 or similar
We are looking to buy a four berth fixed bed/rear bathroom with large front single beds. Is there any advice out there? We are considering the Abbey above …
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 …
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 …
Do You Have a Scrap Caravan that needs Taking Away?
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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 …
CARAVAN WATER FILTER QUESTIONS
Please could you help - Do you know where I could buy a water filter for a Lunar Lexon 1999 caravan as I need to fit a new one? Many thanks for your help. …
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 …
RAIL END STOP QUESTIONS
I have a question posted on here regarding the rail end stops on my Avondale. I dont know if you want to add to it a solution I have come up with. I decided …
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 …
CARAVAN MOT QUESTIONS
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 …
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? …
Wanted Caravan
Hi
I am looking for a large caravan free or small amount to pay, need it to live for myself and family for a few months.
Don't mind some work, damp etc. …
Abi ace owners manual
Hi, I have just bought my first caravan an Abi Ace, I was wondering where I can get hold of the owners manual.
Your best bet would be to contact …
Bunk Bed Bessecarr Cameo 600 GLX
Hello does any one know where to buy or aquire a side dinning area bunk bed and fittings.
Thank you
Alex
Your best bet would probably be through …
Why has by caravan battery got so hot?
My caravan battery has become really hot that it smells in the van, does it need to have distilled water added to it? All of our lights and so on run through …
Hartal Door Lock
The lock on our Bailey is stiff due the plastic parts binding in the lock. I have tried easing it but it has not helped. Any ideas?
We had the …
E2930
I have just obtained an old caravan, I am wondering what brand it is. It has E2930 on the tow draw.
With so little information to go on, it would …
Gas Fire
Where can I purchase a bow fronted Carver Gas fire
model unknown.
Also the tapered igniter is broken,it will not spark.
any help with the above will …
CARAVAN WALLBOARD QUESTIONS
Does anyone know the colour of the bedroom wallboard in a Compass Omega 540, 2005 model, it's a light woodgrain pattern and also where can I get them from. …
CARAVAN BLIND QUESTIONS
I have a 1993 Bailey Pageant Cabriolet caravan. I have broken a blind and was wondering where I would be able to find spare parts. Many thanks.
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£50/£100 worth free tickets for scrap caravans needed for Standon Calling festival Herts/London
I am helping to organise a charity based festival in Hertfordshire and I'm looking for a caravan fleet of between 6 and 8 caravans to convert. The condition …
Kitchen Tap
Could you please tell me the best way to get at the kitchen tap on a Bailey Pageant 1998 caravan as I need to replace the complete tap. Thank you for your …
Corner Steadies & Jockey Wheel
This is going to sound a real no brainer but as I'm new to caravaning I am going to have to ask the question any way. When parking up on site with steadies …
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Cold Water Pipes Replacement or Clean?
I have just purchased my first caravan - it's an Avondale Avocet 1996 and have just had it fully serviced. The guy servicing it says because my cold water …
Bailey Discovery SE 1994 Magenta Internal Layouts
Has anyone got a copy of the internal layout for a 1994 Bailey Discovery SE Magenta caravan. Many thanks for any help anyone could give me with this. …
Mis-sold Caravan
Please if anyone could advise me I'd be so grateful. I bought a caravan on eBay 4 years ago, I went to view the van paid in cash (as my friends mum had …
Lost Keys
I have an ABBEY Lincoln GT manufactured Approx 1991/2 Lost keys what is the best way forward to solve this problem.
Try asking your local dealer. …
2/3 Berth Alpine Sprite Caravan - Selling
Just got this caravan to do up and tow behind my camper and have decided it is a bit too big. Would be ideal for someone as a project. It tows well,lights …
Elddis Crusader 2011 model Water Drip Outside
Sometimes when I connect the water at the start of the weekend, I have water dripping from the rear of the wheel arch (outside) under the toilet after …
Water drainage for the winter
We have a Compass Omega 482 & Want to drain the water off for the winter, however I cannot find the drainage plug. Can anyone help me please.
Not …
CARAVAN MOVER QUESTIONS
Hi,
Can anyone tell me where to obtain instructions for Carver caravan mover please
Thanks
Your best bet would be to try contacting a Carver …
CARAVAN INSURANCE QUESTIONS
Our caravan was severely damaged in the floods in wales last weekend . I met up with a loss adjuster who inspected it wrote down the details and said …
Air Conditioning
Please could you tell me if it is possible to have an air conditioning unit fitted in the roof of the Bailey Unicorn range of caravans? Many thanks for …
Awning for 1968 Alpine Sprite
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 …
Abbey Stafford Year ?
Please could anyone advise as to what year was the Abbey Stafford was made. I am really struggling as to what year mine is. Many thanks for any help you …
Child locks for main doors
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 …
Algae on Caravans
Does any one have a tip for getting rid of this stuff that seems to appear at joints etc there is no trees near where my van is or grass power washer can …
Bessacarr Cameo 470-2 serial no 15061
I have just bought the above Bessacarr Cameo caravan and I need to find a Manual. Do you have any idea where I might be able to get one please. Many thanks. …
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 where …
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 …
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
I've bought the above caravan to use on my horse yard, I bought it very cheaply and its a 1990 model, apart from not having any foam seating, it's …
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. …
Caravaning with older children
Caravaning with teenagers. Best layout? We are thinking of buying a four birth end washroom with dinette/bunk opposite the kitchen layout. Would my son …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
CARAVAN COVER QUESTIONS
Do you recommend using a caravan cover ? Or does anyone have any good or bad points about using one? Any advice you could give me would be much appreciated. …
CARAVAN WATER PUMP QUESTIONS
Hi, does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement carver water pump for my 1993 Bailey discovery caravan please. Any advice would be very much appreciated. …
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
how do I register it in my name. Any help would be much appreciated. …
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 SERVICING QUESTIONS
What am I actually required to service in a caravan service programme or must I employ the services of an engineer. Is there a set requirement as in the …
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 …
CARAVANNING FOR LESS-ABLE / DISABLED QUESTIONS
Please could you advise if you know of any caravan manufacturers who will adapt caravans for wheelchairs etc. Many thanks for your help regarding this. …
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. …
Black Caravan
I am looking at respraying my touring caravan to match our team race colours which are black, i cannot find any legal issue and would like to know if there …
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 …
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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 …
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. …
TOWBALL & HITCH QUESTIONS
I can't find out my car / caravan compatability, as the caravan is rather old. Does any body know where I could find out this information? Many thanks …
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 …
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 …
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 LIGHT QUESTIONS
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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