caravans - Page 2

MangoMan · 26th January 2011, 08:00

The 'Safari' looks cool!

Tractor Boy · 26th January 2011, 08:21

we have a lunar caravan but myZT is not man enough to tow it so I have to use swmbo passat.

Roverowner · 26th January 2011, 08:48

The Willerby Vogue 1956. As -seen- along the coast south of Montrose 2002. And after a LOT of work, last summer.

Roverowner · 26th January 2011, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hattman

Maybe not a caravan as such, but the mighty tourer will be pulling our teardrop to Lake Garda Italy this summer

Should be great

But take at least one spare. Remember the small wheels heat up on long journeys and can -explode- Frequent stops is a good idea

MangoMan · 26th January 2011, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverowner

Should be great

But take at least one spare. Remember the small wheels heat up on long journeys and can -explode- Frequent stops is a good idea

I hear what you're saying, but I never heard this about Mini's.....

Roverowner · 26th January 2011, 14:34

Maybe not with minis as there isn´t so much weight. My SMV mentioned had 9 inch wheels and I had 2 blow outs with new tyres and innertubes. Guy in the trade said that the smaller the wheel the lesser the rubber on the road and less air in the tyre. On long journeys the small wheels can heat up because the rubber of the tyre is nearly always on the road/friction. This heats the air inside, that expands and ..... bang

.. and yes I´ve always had proper high speed tyres and inner tubes.

GaryC · 26th January 2011, 15:37

Mebbie a good idea to have a Caravan/Camping section?
I'm sure ther's lots of us have camping tips/tales to tell??

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MangoMan · 26th January 2011, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverowner

Maybe not with minis as there isn´t so much weight. My SMV mentioned had 9 inch wheels and I had 2 blow outs with new tyres and innertubes. Guy in the trade said that the smaller the wheel the lesser the rubber on the road and less air in the tyre. On long journeys the small wheels can heat up because the rubber of the tyre is nearly always on the road/friction. This heats the air inside, that expands and ..... bang

.. and yes I´ve always had proper high speed tyres and inner tubes.

Yeah I suppose it has more to do with axle load rather than weight...

CoOkIeMoNsTeR · 26th January 2011, 16:24

I'll have to get a pic of my Dads up. It's an 08 Ace Jubilee Courier 6 berth. Alloy wheels, Air con, BBQ point, Sky TV, iPod compat sound system and full awning. The best way to spend a holiday, promised

Just one of the many reasons why I want a ZT-T, so I can tow it!

Oh yeah, and if you go fully serivced, you don't excrete in a bucket! Windrush will know exactly what I'm on about, what with the Indiana. About the only thing ours doesn't have is a motor mover. The only time we would like one is when pivoting it on or drive, you push up the slope and turn. It's the only reason why we can't have a twin axle van, as it won't pivot about the centre like ours does.

I'll take some pics soon. To get an idea, it's 24 feet long and white

RovingDennis · 26th January 2011, 16:28

To 8511swann

Your car will safely pull up to 1600Kgs and pull it well according to my matching guide, I doubt your van is more than 1400Kgs loaded. Hope this helps.

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Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Willerby Vogue 1956. As -seen- along the coast south of Montrose 2002. And after a LOT of work, last summer. Last edited by Roverowner; 17th August 2011 at 17:14..

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CoOkIeMoNsTeR Gets stuck in No job = No Car :( Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Menai Bridge Posts: 607 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll have to get a pic of my Dads up. It's an 08 Ace Jubilee Courier 6 berth. Alloy wheels, Air con, BBQ point, Sky TV, iPod compat sound system and full awning. The best way to spend a holiday, promised Just one of the many reasons why I want a ZT-T, so I can tow it! Oh yeah, and if you go fully serivced, you don't excrete in a bucket! Windrush will know exactly what I'm on about, what with the Indiana. About the only thing ours doesn't have is a motor mover. The only time we would like one is when pivoting it on or drive, you push up the slope and turn. It's the only reason why we can't have a twin axle van, as it won't pivot about the centre like ours does. I'll take some pics soon. To get an idea, it's 24 feet long and white __________________ Membership Number:- 455 Some people are like Slinky's. No use whatsoever, but still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs! He who laughs last thinks slowest! The CookieMonster fleet:- No car anymore unless you can give me a job I used to own a VW, but I don't like to talk about it [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th January 2011, 16:28	#20
RovingDennis Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT 135+ Club saloon, Wegwood Blue. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Worcestershire, Posts: 586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To 8511swann Your car will safely pull up to 1600Kgs and pull it well according to my matching guide, I doubt your van is more than 1400Kgs loaded. Hope this helps. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75. Last edited by RovingDennis; 26th January 2011 at 16:31..

26th January 2011, 14:34	#16
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe not with minis as there isn´t so much weight. My SMV mentioned had 9 inch wheels and I had 2 blow outs with new tyres and innertubes. Guy in the trade said that the smaller the wheel the lesser the rubber on the road and less air in the tyre. On long journeys the small wheels can heat up because the rubber of the tyre is nearly always on the road/friction. This heats the air inside, that expands and ..... bang .. and yes I´ve always had proper high speed tyres and inner tubes.

26th January 2011, 15:37	#17
GaryC Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 163 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Mebbie a good idea to have a Caravan/Camping section? I'm sure ther's lots of us have camping tips/tales to tell?? G