@@thecaravanplace very helpful thankyou. We are currently doing up or first caravan a 1996 Avondale Mayfly Classic25. Been watching for a while and leaned alloy with you tips and pointers on things do far
Some good points probably should do those basic checks every time you go away. No chains on the hitch? They are mandatory over here. And yes we have the breakaway cable as well. I'd use a dry lubricant on the steadies if they started to bind, as dry weather = dirt + grease = grinding paste = excessive wear on the threads. Mind you we've had plenty of rain recently. 🌧
There is a place in stoke on trent and one in wales, if you search caravan breakers stoke or wales they should come up, just a case of calling around then. You should be able to get a new one, which you know is new and not damaged and you dont spend twoce on used if that makes sense, also windows are sometimes covered under your insurance so worth checking.
If its the Alko with the big red or black handle? It's a very expensive tin of not needed. If it's a standard metal non stabilised hitch any general purpose grease will do the job. The Alko with big red or black handle has friction pads to help stop any sway, so make sure the towbar is also clean and grease free. 👍
Now then mark,I notice from one of your vlogs about tow cars,weights and fines you had a nissan navara in it,well the back end of one and you also held up some towing mirrors,I have a nissan navara and the mirrors I've got a bit small,can you please tell me where you got yours from or could you recommend a good set. Vlogs are top notch,keep up the good work
We do, but beacuse its a commercial we don't tend to put them on, it is a bit of a grey area, but the Milenco 1588 aero did fit ok with a bit of patience. Hope this helps.
Hi Mark. I purchased a Swift Alpine 4 in 2019. I have always had issues with the windows not locking in the open positions. Some lock for a little while and then close with a little bit of wind. Do you know of a fix for this? Thanks also for all the good advice.
Hi Mark, I've followed your service advice , I also did a damp test as well, I had readings around 9% up to 12 % all around the caravan, are these ok readings ?
@@markcox-t4y exterior is aluminum, interior is a plastic panel with wallpaper covered, it will turn blue if damp, if you pull a window rubber up inside you will see the interior wall board is a plastic type board. 👍
Watched one of your video's with reference to caravan tyres, type, load rating etc. etc, and you were using an app on your phone. What is the name of that app?
hi really need some ones help. ACT working fine green light, swift sterling eccles coral 2014. its rattling when i go over bumps.. sounds like a flag pole wire rattling against the pole.. can it be brake pads or hand brake cable, even tho i can a green light when plugging in... this rattle is come from the chassis... deffo sounds like wire banding a hollow pole,,, any clue please.. i am in leeds and need help.. i can do the repair myself if you point me in the right direction.
Could be wheel carrier? You can check the brakes by simply putting the handbrake on, if it goes all the way back with no resistance then possibly brake pads, if the brakes seem to be working ok, its a case of driving and having someone look for the noise. If brakes are working ok (handbrake doing what it should) wheel nuts are all correct torque. Its just case of looking around and seeing what is loose. Slow tow test should be best with someone looking at where the noise is coming from. Hope this helps.
I love this guy. I've been caravanning over 8 years and still learn stuff watching this guy.
As a complete beginner I'm finding your videos very helpful thank you
Great to hear thank you.
Thanks Mark. I wondered where the grease nipple was on the hitch head, I know now so will be doing that job soon before towing next. Nick T.
Another excellent video Mark. Never thought of just going round the van mid year/service. Some great tips and something I will be doing this year.
Thanks Mark, first class information, very informative.
Thanks David hope it helps.
Yes agree with you
Nice tips thanks I’m out to have a look now at mine
As always good common sense advice. Excellent and I hope business is good 👍
Thanks Dave 👍
Very informative. Thank you 👍🏼
Thank you. Very helpful 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Mark. Thanks for this video. Great advice and guidance.....
Thanks Nick, hope its useful.
@@thecaravanplace very helpful thankyou. We are currently doing up or first caravan a 1996 Avondale Mayfly Classic25. Been watching for a while and leaned alloy with you tips and pointers on things do far
Some good points probably should do those basic checks every time you go away. No chains on the hitch? They are mandatory over here. And yes we have the breakaway cable as well. I'd use a dry lubricant on the steadies if they started to bind, as dry weather = dirt + grease = grinding paste = excessive wear on the threads. Mind you we've had plenty of rain recently. 🌧
Yea some commercial trailers use the chain but not caravans for some reason. 👍
Really enjoy your videos. I’ve recently bought our first caravan and all your tips are great. Andrew
Thanks Andrew, glad they are helping
Very good tips.👍🇫🇮
Hi mark congratulations on reaching 6,460 subscribers and you will soon be at 6,500 subscribers and well done for all your continued hard work
Thanks Ben
Excellent video as usual Mark. Every day is a skool day.😂
Thanks Mark, as always excellent tips
Thanks Terry, hope it helps.
Another superb video Mark.... really helpful and clear, huge thanks, Paolo and Rog x
Thanks both 👍
Very good Mark very informative 10 out of 10 just hope owners don’t go too mad with WD40 or grease gun.
Can't beat a can or 2 of wd40 lol. 👍
Hi mark very interesting video once again as always
Thanks Ben
Do you know/recommended a caravan scrap dealership. I need to replace a front window on my sterling eccles onyx.
There is a place in stoke on trent and one in wales, if you search caravan breakers stoke or wales they should come up, just a case of calling around then. You should be able to get a new one, which you know is new and not damaged and you dont spend twoce on used if that makes sense, also windows are sometimes covered under your insurance so worth checking.
@@thecaravanplace thank you very much. X
Hi Mark what grease do I need for the hitch
If its the Alko with the big red or black handle? It's a very expensive tin of not needed. If it's a standard metal non stabilised hitch any general purpose grease will do the job. The Alko with big red or black handle has friction pads to help stop any sway, so make sure the towbar is also clean and grease free. 👍
Now then mark,I notice from one of your vlogs about tow cars,weights and fines you had a nissan navara in it,well the back end of one and you also held up some towing mirrors,I have a nissan navara and the mirrors I've got a bit small,can you please tell me where you got yours from or could you recommend a good set. Vlogs are top notch,keep up the good work
We do, but beacuse its a commercial we don't tend to put them on, it is a bit of a grey area, but the Milenco 1588 aero did fit ok with a bit of patience. Hope this helps.
Hi Mark. I purchased a Swift Alpine 4 in 2019. I have always had issues with the windows not locking in the open positions. Some lock for a little while and then close with a little bit of wind. Do you know of a fix for this? Thanks also for all the good advice.
Hi Mark, I've followed your service advice , I also did a damp test as well, I had readings around 9% up to 12 % all around the caravan, are these ok readings ?
Hi Mark, yes anything upto 20% is normal at this time of year 👍
@thecaravanplace hi Mark, I have a 2019 lunar ariva, would you know what material the sides are made from? Thank you
@@markcox-t4y exterior is aluminum, interior is a plastic panel with wallpaper covered, it will turn blue if damp, if you pull a window rubber up inside you will see the interior wall board is a plastic type board. 👍
@@thecaravanplace thank you Mark, really helpful advice 👍
Watched one of your video's with reference to caravan tyres, type, load rating etc. etc, and you were using an app on your phone. What is the name of that app?
It would have been the Tyre safe website. www.tyresafe.org/caravan-tyre-pressure/
@@thecaravanplace You're a star, Thanks!
hi really need some ones help. ACT working fine green light, swift sterling eccles coral 2014. its rattling when i go over bumps.. sounds like a flag pole wire rattling against the pole.. can it be brake pads or hand brake cable, even tho i can a green light when plugging in...
this rattle is come from the chassis... deffo sounds like wire banding a hollow pole,,, any clue please.. i am in leeds and need help.. i can do the repair myself if you point me in the right direction.
Could be wheel carrier? You can check the brakes by simply putting the handbrake on, if it goes all the way back with no resistance then possibly brake pads, if the brakes seem to be working ok, its a case of driving and having someone look for the noise. If brakes are working ok (handbrake doing what it should) wheel nuts are all correct torque. Its just case of looking around and seeing what is loose. Slow tow test should be best with someone looking at where the noise is coming from. Hope this helps.
How do i grease nipples in cvans with no holes in towhitch cover for doing this
Have a look under the cover right at the front, it will have a nipple I front of the spring you could see on the video. 👍