| Author |
Message |
 Goodbye |
garfield247
 9th Mar 2015 7:08 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2488 · Subject: Goodbye |
| As from Saturday I will be no longer in the gang as I have traded the old girl in for a jaguar XF 3ltr diesel I've not done many posts but would like to thank you all for putting together a well infor ... |
| TD4 cutting out when revving |
garfield247
4th Feb 2015 6:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 13625 · Subject: TD4 cutting out when revving |
| Had a similar problem on a Peugeot 307 it was a split pipe which works the turbo actuator the small diameter ones,used to rev the car hard and it would cut out.Turn ignition off then restart all ok |
| Tow ball size |
garfield247
31st Jan 2015 8:32 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 9 · Views: 7663 · Subject: Tow ball size |
If its the flange type of tow ball as shown by Eyorkshire then the correct ball/neck is important with the Alko hitch
if its the normal type of detachable tow bar then clearance will not be a problem ... |
| SD4 Auto dynamic MPG in all this snow and ice |
garfield247
30th Jan 2015 7:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5198 · Subject: SD4 Auto dynamic MPG in all this snow and ice |
I know mine is an earlier model but it has dropped from around 32mpg down to about 26mpg
just thought it was the fact that everything is turned on and also the age it takes to warm up when
the weath ... |
| The caravan |
garfield247
1st Oct 2014 4:39 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
I have read that the 40mph for HGV on single carriageway is up for review beginning of next year raising up to 50mph
Which will hopefully stop the idiots in cars overtaking in crazy places |
| The caravan |
garfield247
29th Sep 2014 8:11 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
SGB  |
| The caravan |
garfield247
29th Sep 2014 7:46 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
Yes Mudslinger you are right
I was just making the point that the combination is well within its capabilities and tows very well and gives you the control and performance for any situation
Of course ... |
| The caravan |
garfield247
29th Sep 2014 6:05 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
garfield247 -
Is that van not a tad too heavy for the FL2?
Do you not take heed of the 85% advice?
Hi Toad
Yes it is over the 85% but within the legal limits for the car,but that 85% is advis ... |
| Grafham water |
garfield247
21st Sep 2014 5:38 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 2 · Views: 2672 · Subject: Grafham water |
| Off to Grafham water tomorrow for a few days with the van has anybody been to the Caravan club site and if they have is it an ok site |
| calorlite Recall |
garfield247
19th Sep 2014 5:06 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 18 · Views: 14580 · Subject: calorlite Recall |
| Looking at the calour site you get free of charge exchange cylinders so they must be full |
| The caravan |
garfield247
9th Sep 2014 7:15 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
CG you must be a closet caravan lover why else would you be on topic all the time????  |
| The caravan |
garfield247
9th Sep 2014 4:49 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
Its 1678kg and it tows like a dream
It has an alko hitch and alko atc so even at motorway speeds passing HGV's its perfectly stable
Have to be careful when reversing with the tall gearing but apart ... |
| The caravan |
garfield247
8th Sep 2014 5:54 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 110 · Views: 72660 · Subject: The caravan |
The car and van at Sandringham cc site
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/17670/normal_20140620_185829.jpg
Towed really well with no issues at all
Off to Grafham water in a couple of w ... |
| Cannot open drivers door from inside the car |
garfield247
8th Aug 2014 7:25 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3429 · Subject: Cannot open drivers door from inside the car |
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| Cannot open drivers door from inside the car |
garfield247
6th Aug 2014 5:38 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3429 · Subject: Cannot open drivers door from inside the car |
| It happened to me a few weeks ago took the door card off and found the cable had become unclipped so just a matter of lining up and re clipping very easy job |
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