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  1. Val54

    One for the security minded ............

    Our French neighbours have an interesting add on which I doubt was a factory option............. An external metal bar prevents the windows from being prised open, there is a handle mechanism inside which allows the bar to be raised or lowered, in the pic, the large lounge window is locked, the...
  2. Val54

    Be Aware if in Caernarfon ...........

    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/anger-campervan-discharges-horrible-grey-26987923
  3. Val54

    PWM or MPPT regulator

    I can't find any info on the web relating to a CS Evolution RE-CSE0240 regulator. One was fitted to our van with a 110 amp panel but I'm not sure whether it is PWM or MPPT, anyone help?
  4. Val54

    Brittany Ferries

    Morning all, Anybody got a Club Voyage membership that is valid next May 2023 that we could "guest" on? Thanks
  5. Val54

    Merton and Webster TV series

    Anyone watch the first episode of Paul Merton and his partner setting off on a UK tour in a hired A class? Seemed to me it was quite balanced and would certainly be informative for the general public in terms of enhancing their knowledge of motorhome facilities and wild camping. On Channel 5 if...
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    Hope he is ok

    A holidaymaker in Warwickshire had a miracle escape after a vintage camper van was destroyed in a horror smash. The horrific crash on the A46 in Stratford upon Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace, came after a tyre burst. The driver pulled to the side of the road before a Nissan 4x4...
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    Sometimes they get caught ......

    Well done to the police for spotting this stolen motorhome ....... https://apple.news/AX7UNcR8EQvmT1ysO4Grhxw
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    Sometimes good things happen .......

    https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/travellers-praised-leaving-car-park-18806827
  9. Val54

    Vin Chip ... Hopefully this news isn't going to start another argument, sorry debate............

    Cheshire Constabulary is using a new tool to aid the force’s fight against caravan and motorhome thieves. The VIN CHIP anti-theft identification system enables officers to scan a touring caravan or motorhome from up to 15 metres away to see if it has been reported as stolen and find out who the...
  10. Val54

    This caused a stir..........and a bow wave

    Just sitting at the POI at La Bouille and this caused the local ferry to pause........and the locals to get their cameras out... Dave
  11. Val54

    Anybody fancy a bid to save Tunnel fees !!

    One for you Toyota fans........ Overland adventure vehicle project | eBay
  12. Val54

    A funny thing happened waiting for the ferry..........

    Sat on the dock yesterday afternoon waiting for the overnight ferry to Sicily, heard a load bang ......... see pic for the result. Don't know how he managed it, but you had to feel sorry for the poor lad driving it, it seemed like the entire ferry crew and most of the dock staff came out to look...
  13. Val54

    Garmin Grrrrrrrr

    Trundling our way south to Sicily eventually and we thought we had instructed the Garmin to take us around Paris, and yes this is us weaving our way through Port de la Concord with the Eiffel Tower in the background. It's a good job we have a sense of humour!! Now sitting peacefully by the Loire...
  14. Val54

    Sicily - anyone there?

    Hi all, We are due to head off to France in a few weeks, then ferry from Genoa to Palermo, crossing back to the mainland to spend some time in the heel of Italy, Puglia etc. Just wondered whether anyone has any recent experience of Sicily regarding the influx of migrants. The news reports do not...
  15. Val54

    North Coast 500 BBC Alba

    For anyone interested in this route, BBC Alba have a new travelogue series, episode 1 heading west out of Inverness is available now on iPlayer. Some interesting "close encounters" with motorhomes if you persevere with the subtitles! Didn't spot any stickers :lol-049: Dave
  16. Val54

    Roodee, Chester

    Just an updated for anyone planning to visit Chester, the Roodee park will be closed from 28th April to 10th May to cater for the annual fair. Dave
  17. Val54

    Form an orderly queue at Aldi

    Anyone looking for a new Garmin Sat Nav Camper 760 lmt-d get down to Aldi on Thursday 26 March. Selling for £199.99, cheapest price on web is currently £286, or £306 at Halfords. Dave
  18. Val54

    Fon Wifi Router

    If anyone is thinking about using Fon to get wifi access in the Uk and abroad, the latest Fonera router is currently on offer with a 50% discount, works out at €19.50 plus shipping, the code NEWFONERA50 (case sensitive) at the Fon shop https://shop.fon.com/en/products/all Dave
  19. Val54

    Sat Nav Help

    Is anyone using the latest Tomtom Go Caravan satnav and if so have you successfully loaded extra POIs, I've read conflicting reports? Thanks in advance Dave
  20. Val54

    Portugal - cheap municipal site for servicing

    If anyone is around the Beja/Serpa area, the municipal campsite at Serpa is charging €10 per night for two people including electric and wifi. Easy walk into town, facilities not five star but adequate. Dave & Val
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