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Friday evening going up to stay near the Tees Barrier, awful weather raining with sleet in it. We were travelling at 50 - 55 car behind could not wait and overtook at speed, swerved back in front of us as a car was coming the other way, heard a stone hit the screen. 8 inch crack in the screen...

Hi my hymer B774 has failed its test on the exhaust. It's a 2004 2.8 on an Alco chassis. The exhausts exits on the off side I doubt it will be a standard exhaust. My question is does anyone know where I will be able to either get one or have one made, preferably up North if possible as I am...

I wonder if any technicals can help. Changed the leisure batteries a couple of weeks ago. First time out going in to Germany. Stopped st Stennay on the way, €9 with electric. This is the first time we have connected to mains, the control panel is not showing we are connected to mains even though...

Setting off on Wednesday evening for 3 weeks, plan to make our way down to the Camargue stay down there for a week or so before wandering back up. Has anyone stayed at Plage de Piemanson recently, last year we spent 4 fantastic days on the beach there with about 30 other MH's. do they still turn...

So went to MH and the f in heater failed to kick in so the pipes froze, and bu*gered the tap. Had to take sink out to put a new tap in (it's easier). The screws that hold the sink in place were rusted v badly, long story short I need to source the 4 screws with the cup they sit in. Anyone here...

Time to get the cleaning gear out again 2 questions Has anyone used Silky caravan cleaner I was reading it's good for black streaks and contains no abrasives I have a Hymer B774 would I be ok to go onto the roof to clean in previous years I have used ladders etc to work from the sides but...

Hi We are always strapped for space when prepping food; and saw the attached, but cannot find the shelving anywhere. Has anyone an idea of where I can get this. Thanks in advance Andy

Hi All I am planning to have our Hymer seating reupholstered next year. In preparation I ordered 3 of the attached from Brownhills, received an email yesterday saying Hymer have told them they are discontinued. Our van is 2004 B774. I have Emailed the manufacturers ISRI but as yet have not...

Off to france in June, last couple of years we have had a problem getting the cards we used accepted in the aire toll machines, Barclay debit and credit, Halifax debit none would work. What cards do others use in these machines (successfully :) ) Thanks in advance

Set off from sunny scarborough last Tuesday, stopped at Grantham for some pre prepared tea van would not turnover when we wanted to continue sat there click click click 5 mins click brum it started ???? Arrived at dover early but no space on earlier ferry so had to drive onto marine parade an...

Last time we were out in the MH was Xmas everything was fine. Drained everything down as usual left the taps open. We are out and about next weekend so moved her to summer quarters to plug in and charge the water system. Turn the taps on and the fuse blew 3 fuses later and new pump fitted...

Don't know what to do. MH is a Hymer B774 over 7 metres long and 3 metres high. Booked France trip through AFerry put the exact measurements in price was £94 for a return to Dunkerque. Measurements were correct all the way through. Paid and figures changed to to 7 metres and under 2.35 high...

So we turn up at Silverstone at New Rookery Farm where we always stay. Find a spot that's pretty level get ramps out spot on dead level. Chairs out, beers pored sat chatting when this kn#b comes up and says i know this is a campsite but can you move you are blocking my view. Told him to walk...

Just found this link on a blog I have been following. Looks like it could be useful for those going to Spain and obviously those who give weather reports :lol-049: Driving In Spain | Advice and information about driving in Spain. Cheers Andy

Hi all, went to MH to move it ready for our Christmas trip. We last used it in Late November, as usual I turned 12 volt off and opened the fridge (last time we left it closed we found mould when we came back 2 or 3 weeks later. Any way when I got inside the fridge light was on, is that normal, I...

Hi all, when we came back from Hawes our wiper mechanism was making a strange noise and eventually stopped working. On inspection the outer strut has popped off. We used a tie-wrap to get us home. I have looked all over but cannot find anyone who sell the parts. Its a tripple blade set up does...

My van roof has a build up of green algea, i washed it at the start of the year but its come back again. Has anyone got any tips on removing it and is there anything i can use to keep it from forming Cheers Andy

Hi all for those planning to come to the east coast this weekend Filey Scarborough, the A64 will be closed between Malton and the coast starting tonight at 20:00 until Monday at 06:00 The diversion is onto the Pickering road which will struggle Maybe an idea to look at other routes or go...

While on recent French trip we stayed at La Mailleraye sur Seine for 2 days, while we were there we noticed that all the French were using the water marked as only suitable to wash out toilet cassettes to fill up their water tanks. When we asked them they said: 1 - they thought it was the same...

While we were away in France earlier this month we had one or two mechanical problems, it made me think what tools do you take in the van. I carry: set of allen keys assorted spanners Mole grips a couple of screw drivers assorted fuses Tie Wraps Electrical Tape Stanley Knife I need to add...