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Custom-made 'catavan' caravan made for moggy
Design bods at Bailey let the cat out of the bag as they build the pur-fect tourer
Posted: 17 May 2012
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Camping and Caravanning Club world record attempt
Don your paper crowns to be a part of this Guinness World Record challange
Posted: 16 May 2012
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Caravan Club National Cancelled
This year's National at Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, has been cancelled
Posted: 16 May 2012
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New! Visitor Review and Favourites section for Campsite Finder
Post your campsite review and have your say!
Posted: 15 May 2012
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Celebrating 30 years of Kielder Water
It's 30 years since Kielder Water in Northumberland was opened by the Queen and a host of events...
Posted: 11 May 2012
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New swimming complex for Ardèche Camping
Ardèche Camping in France is the perfect destination ...
Posted: 09 May 2012
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Exciting expansion plans on Anglesey
New camping and bed and breakfast facilities unveiled for Blackthorn Farm
Posted: 08 May 2012
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Three major new holiday park websites go live
A Manchester-based digital and design agency has announced the completion of three major new...
Posted: 02 May 2012
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Pay a visit to our Visitor Reviews section
Have your say and help the motorhome community
Posted: 02 May 2012
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Jubilee events at Premier Parks
Book a touring pitch at one of our Premier Parks and celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with...
Posted: 01 May 2012
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Caravan Features		Caravan Reviews
Caravan security special Is your caravan as safe and secure as you think it is? Keep any unwanted... Posted: 24 Apr 2012 Read More		Bailey Retreat Willow This caravan is designed for seasonal pitching so you can leave it on your... Posted: 11 Apr 2012 Read More
Caravan insurance special Protect your pride and joy – everything you need to know about the essential,... From F1 cars to caravans Swift Group isn’t named because of the speed of its products. So Andy Spacey,... Where to buy a Bailey Retreat (2) Bailey's Retreat range are caravans specifically for seasonal pitching. Part 2... Where to buy a Bailey Retreat Bailey's Retreat range are caravans specifically for seasonal pitching: your... Seasonal Campsites A seasonal campsite can make your holiday even more relaxing... Hendra Holiday Park, Cornwall A five star, award-winning holiday park in Newquay Cornwall. St Helens In The Park, North Yorkshire A caravan park situated on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors in 36 acres of... Trevella Holiday Park, Cornwall A beautiful campsite with floral displays and ideal for Cornwall's great... Grange Farm Touring Park, Norfolk A neat adults only touring park with a tranquil riverside location. Sand le Mere Holiday Village, East Yorkshire A caravan park with lots of facilities in a unique location on the East coast... Read More Features		Sprite Alpine 2 The smallest of the Sprite lightweight caravans sports a brand new look - and... Swift Challenger 580 If you’re in any doubt about sharing your daytime space with your bedroom, this... Sterling Elite Opal A twin-bed caravan from the Swift Group, with a 2012 layout which is more... Sterling Eccles Sport 544 A great lightweight caravan for families. This has an end-shower room and two... Lunar Lexon 420 This lightweight caravan from Lunar weights little over 1000kg but is... Lunar Quasar 544 A fixed-bed caravan aimed at couples; and this one is exceptionally... Elddis Crusader Shamal Luxury Elddis caravan for a couple has fixed single beds Coachman Amara 640 This twin-axle Coachman offers family caravanning with lots of flexibility AS Westminster No other caravan comes with two televisions and a vacuum cleaner. This four... Sprite Major 4 The Sprite Major 4 budget four berth caravan ticks a lot of boxes as a... Read More Reviews

Caravan Forum Threads

Caravan Club and Caming and...
Hello all. Someone suggested I posted here as I normally lurk on the motorhome forums (yeah - I know!) Anyway, if you are not aware, the CC and C&CC make their locations available on GPS, but not in the formats I use or others use judging by the amout of people who download them. So if you...
Posted: 11 May 2012
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Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 dci...
[QUOTE]parki77 - 2012-04-12 12:13 PM Hi, I have a 2005 C-Max 2.0 TDI and think it sits to low when hitched up. I was looking at getting a Qashqai+2 2.0 dci N-tec but can't seem to find any towing reviews. I know from the towcar.com website it's an 85% tow match where as the C-Max is a 89%...
Posted: 12 Apr 2012
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June 2012 Caravan Buyer. ...
On Page 12 of the June issue a review of the Pyramid Corner Steady Bases/Pads states that the down side is that they are permantly fixed once installed. WRONG!!!!!. When selling the van just knock the pin out with a mallet and off they come ready to use with the next van. I have used mine on...
Posted: 08 May 2012
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European Climate Class...
You have to accept that 40 degrees is not really the norm for the majority of the world where camping is popular. Therefore makers will market products where they get the best return and Thetford like Dometic concentrate on the 3 way fridge market. Thetford also have a big say in the USmarket...
Posted: 03 May 2012
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caravan wanted can you help?
You can try these guys - they have had them in before http://www.campersandleisure.co.uk
Posted: 23 Apr 2012
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What gadget can't you live...
[QUOTE]Paul- - 2012-04-10 7:52 PM bottle opener & corkscrew[/QUOTE] I like your style!
Posted: 10 Apr 2012
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Towing with a Toyota Auris...
[QUOTE]Tracker - 2012-04-05 5:16 PM [QUOTE]pkc - 2012-04-05 5:01 PM Your posts sadly confirm what I already thought. Unfortunately this means you are now both off my Christmas card list. (I can get really childish when refused new toys) :-D[/QUOTE] Not at all - if SWMBO wants a caravan...
Posted: 03 Apr 2012
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Parvo Virus at Withernsea...
Not strictly a specific 'caravan' issue, but it is important nonetheless: If anyone is planning on going to Withernsea on the East coast with the intention of going on the beach ... don't ... the beach is closed as there is an outbreak of parvo virus apparently. I feel sorry for all the...
Posted: 07 Apr 2012
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Connecting electrics while...
Yes get a 13 pin socket. But depensding on your vehicle type it may, or may not be a DIY job. Also, do not always assume that independent trailer Cpmpanies are cheaper and better than the vehicle maker, in my case the main dealerr did the whole job correctly for less than an independent dealer...
Posted: 03 Apr 2012
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Caravan breakdown cover
My last Post on this was a year ago and since then i have changed from Mayday to ADAC. This covers me anywhere in Europe including the UK and the caravan is covered as well.Significantly cheaper and evidently in the UK it is the AA who 'rescue' you. The other thing about ADAC is that it is you that...
Posted: 27 May 2010
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Detachable TV bracket.
I hope you'll forgive me for repeating this request from the Motorhome Forum, as I'm hoping it may be familiar with some Caravanners. Has anyone seen this type of bracket or knows of where I can get another, please? I've just bought a TV to go in the van and also wish to use it in the...
Posted: 04 Apr 2012
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Honda CR-V
As has been said the kerb weight depends on the model build, the amount of 'toys' a particular model within the CR-V range has built into it. The brochure is likely to give the heaviest value a CR-V might be. IMO the actual kerb weight and thus its relevance in the 85% mass ratio guidance figure...
Posted: 23 Mar 2012
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Campsite Finder gets new...
We've been working hard adding new functions to Campsite Finder and we now have a new Visitor Review section that allows you to rate and review campsites you've visited. As this has only just started, we need to hear about your campsite experiences. Good or bad, why not share your experiences...
Posted: 29 Mar 2012
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SSK STABILISER FRICTION PADS.
Thanks for that, looks like i am up the creek, but i will keep looking. Thanks again, HECTOR.
Posted: 21 Mar 2012
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Where are you going?
When you hitch up and head off this year, will you be staying in the UK or travelling further afield?
Posted: 21 Mar 2012
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