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shazzy90



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
I know what you mean. We went from an Avondale Landranger to a Pegasus just over a year ago, and the extra width first time I towed it was quite a surprise Shocked Does make for a nice and roomy in
terior though Cool

i would of thought the caravan runs on a pressure system ,so ie if their is a leak the pump keeps on pumping and emtys the barrel ,unless you were running inboard tanks,? which would leave the external full and emty the inboard tank
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JWL



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Yes that's it, the pump is activated when you open a tap which drops the pressure in the system which in turn starts the pump to pump out water from the tap. If a leak occours elswhere in the system which in turn will cause a drop in pressure such as a burst joint/pipe then that will start the pump and you just hope that the new outlet isn't where you are storing your bedding etc Rolling Eyes
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JSG



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Picked our new Xplore up Friday evening from the dealer's site - well, didn't need to pick it up as they had moved it on to a pitch for us and plugged the mains in.

Had two nights free camping and towed it for the first time today, just got home Thumbs Up John

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Well at least you will have tested it for leaks John, hope you took a few pics Thumbs Up
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WarPig wrote:
alantd wrote:
We've just picked up the metal man cave - a bailey pegasus.

I too bought the Pro-tec cover. Very easy to fit.

The Defender shrugs off the weight (although I still get slightly freaked out by the width).

A whole new excuse for me to buy kit! Excellent Thumbs Up


Dont forget, we need photos of your Defender & Pegasus Thumbs Up


Just had to cut our caravanning weekend to Teverrsal Camsite short due to a flood in the caravan Big Cry. Pitched up last night in the dark, then woke up this morning with no water in the taps, Aquaroll was still full but noticed water gushing out of the back end of the van!!
Sorry to hear of the poor start. who would have thought caravans similar to Land Rover in terms of reliability.

Followed the leak back to the bathroom sink where one of the push fit connectors on the water pipe had broke, water spraying everywhere. Packed up and came home so I could fix it. Had to forgo tonights pitch fee as couldnt get a refund. So £50 for a wasted wet weekend. Not a good start to the season Sad
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ginjez



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Sorry to hear of the poor start. Who would have thought caravans were similar to Land Rover in terms of leaks and reliability.
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WarPig



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Didnt even get a chance to see the site properly, what with arriving in the dark and then leaving early the next morning. At least it happened whilst we were close to home, next week we are in the Lake District which would have caused a bigger problem. All fixed now though Thumbs Up
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WarPig



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JSG wrote:
Picked our new Xplore up Friday evening from the dealer's site - well, didn't need to pick it up as they had moved it on to a pitch for us and plugged the mains in.

Had two nights free camping and towed it for the first time today, just got home Thumbs Up


Any pics JSG?
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alantd



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ginjez wrote:
Sorry to hear of the poor start. Who would have thought caravans were similar to Land Rover in terms of leaks and reliability.


When we first picked up the van, the chap said to me "now please note that these things are hand built and not up the standards people expect in a car".

I pointed out the window at the Defender and he added "fair enough - you'll know what I mean then".

Whistle One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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Birdy



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As a Morgan owner, I can echo that sentiment - they’ve been building ’em for over 100 years and still can’t produce one with a watertight hood.

Peter
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The Boy



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I so would like to own a Morgan (even if it did leak).

I liked the 3 wheelled on on
TG last night.
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WarPig wrote:
JSG wrote:
Picked our new Xplore up Friday evening from the dealer's site - well, didn't need to pick it up as they had moved it on to a pitch for us and plugged the mains in.

Had two nights free camping and towed it for the first time today, just got home Thumbs Up


Any pics JSG?


Now uploaded Thumbs Up


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Click image to enlarge John

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Post #129039 5th Mar 2012 9:25pm
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WarPig



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You've got the perfect looking outfit there JSG

(years ago I would never have believed I would one day be drooling over caravans! Embarassed )

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WarPig



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Spent the last few evenings ringing around caravan sites trying to get booked in for the Easter weekend. Then the missus makes one phone call to Clumber Park CC and manages to get a cancelation pitch Thumbs Up
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pjb



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Really difficult to get a pitch at CC over any weekend or bank holiday unless you book months in advance

We have towed for many years but have downsized to a motorhome

Trying to ensure we get away every month for at least a long weekend, feb was -8 & snowing, march we miss and promised snow for this weekend !

To those that are away over easter have a great weekend Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
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