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My motto - "If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer".

That's right, 13 pin is an MOT item - they will have a tester that plugs in to it. So not only do the pins have to work, they have to be correctly wired. The main reason for the 13 pin is to provide stronger connections for the heavy power usage on a caravan - the fridge for instance. Thus if...

Similar result here. RIAS wanted a 30% increase on last year, have now moved to SAGA, with a 10% decrease on what I paid last year. Probably have to move again next year. Now to do my wife's car....

So the fan uses a resistor to cut the speed (no resistor on full speed). Reduce the value of the resistor and slow speed will run faster, which is more effective than slow, but not as noisy as full speed. The isea seems sound, but just find out what the existing resistor value is and replace...

No, it's just down to the insurer trying it on as usual. Just had my renewal - up 30%, so I will be getting on the net and finding something cheaper, then go back and see if they will reduce to a sensible amount.

Personally, I would still put a heat barrier for the cooker - particularly round the back, as the heat from the oven vent can get quite severe!

I've used various versions of the rubber tube with a valve over the years, always been satisfactory. General principle is that you will need to do it again after a few miles, when the last of the air has collected together, but I find this applies whatever system you use.

Take cash or cleared bank transfer. Cheque only if they are prepared to wait a week or so for it to clear. Bank cashier cheques are no longer safe, as they are often forged. Do not take paypal. If you have various security devices (hidden switches, wheel locks etc.) remove them before a viewer...

Typical - you're driving a 4x4, so you must be rich. Hopefully you can replace it from a breaker. Those cookers are not bad - the grill is as feeble as most LPG cookers. Because the cooker taps are not always as gas tight as they might be, I like to have a gas tap near the cooker which I can...

I just drive on dip beam most of the time. As far as I can see this covers the purpose, costs nothing, takes no time to fit, and is not any extra thing to go wrong.

Are you putting windows in?

You might do just as well with something like this http://www.towsure.com/milenco-caravan-door-lock

Prices seem to vary wildly, so the only way to find out is to talk to a couple of firms. Small bits can be fairly cheap, as they can get lots in the tank on one go, but a chassis may have to be done on its own. Also see if you can have a look at a similar sized job they have done - make sure...

The rules probably aren't written for bikes, but you may need to fit a warning light on your dash (or somewhere up front) to show it is switched on. An illuminating switch would do it without any extra work!

As you take it apart, photo absolutely every little stage. This is invaluable.

Which Sikaflex are you using? I've used a couple of their products on boats and caravans - and even on my house. Quite remarkable, and excellent for this sort of work as they do not produce formic acid as they cure - which is bad for alloy!

Sorry, not offhand - and I'm not sure I can get at the caravan until the new year. If you look at their website they list various fitters who might tell you, or you could email them direct.

Looks a reasonable piece of kit for occasional use - and not too bulky to store. If you're going to have to pay £60-£80 quide to get them changed then it looks a decent option. I had my tyre place take some rubber off a set of Rangie wheels I had bought (damaged) and put them on my own rims -...

I would think about changing my tyre firm first! I have Tyron bands on my caravan, and my tyre fitter installed them without a quibble, and later changed the tyres; no extra charge. A couldn't be bothered attitude is not a symptom of good customer service. To do it yourself you will need and...

Now I have the opposite problem. I fancy a 300tdi 110 CSW, and my wife is keen on one too. My worry is that she has a dodgy back, which reacts badly to jolts and vibration, so I'm not sure its a good idea!