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Colin’s Caravan Capers
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 ธ.ค. 2019
Caravanning Canine, Happy Birthday little mate.
On 26th October 2024 my little caravanning mate reaches his 18th Birthday. He’s been Caravanning since he was a 10 weeks old Pup. Once he knows we’re going away he becomes a nuisance until you put him in his travel cage in the tow car, then he knows he’s coming too. He’s been the length and breadth of the UK, when it comes to caravan holidays he’s a “Top Dog” Happy Birthday little man. X
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Caravan Towing, Tow like a Pro ? Part two
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Following requests to see more of our towing journey to Bury here’s part two.
Jack Russell goes trainspotting, we visit the ELR Autumn Diesel weekend
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Real Ale was consumed here, me not Danny Dog 😁🍻
Caravan Towing - Tow like a Pro.
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Having been asked the question “as an experienced caravaner, how do you tow? Hence the video. I don’t profess to be “The Pro” but this shows how I plan my drive and the observations I make. I hope you find it useful. Please feel free to comment and discuss what we do, it all goes to make the roads safer for all.
Swift Caravan, changing the bulb in the shower light fitting. #caravan
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In this video I show how I split the light fitting to replace a blown bulb. Please consult your caravan dealer or suitably qualified electrician if your in any doubt as to your own competency in dealing with electrical fixtures. This is how I changed the bulb and should not be interpreted as to how you should deal with an electrical problem in your caravan or similar fitting.
Caravan wheel lock, renovating Nemesis Ultra lock.
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Our wheel lock was looking worse for wear so we treated it to a new coat of paint.
Caravan Holiday- Anglesey Menai Strait- Belgian Promenade #caravan #wales
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Come with us as we take a gentle stroll along the Menai Straits.
Cae Mawr Anglesey CAMC Site Triple C back again.
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I’ve wanted to share our favourite bolt hole for some time, this site has given us wonderful relaxing holidays for many years. Anglesey has lots to offer with beautiful beaches and stunning scenery it’s well worth a visit.
Kampa / Dometic awning condensation cure?
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In this video I show how I control the formation of condensation in the awning.
Nemesis Ultra Caravan wheel lock malfunction
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I recently had a problem fitting my Nemesis Ultra wheel lock, some simple investigation returned it to full working order.
Safefill refillable gas cylinder, how do you transport yours. #caravan #gascylinder
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The question of how to safely transport a Safefill bottle in a vehicle was recently asked on Facebook, this is how I do it, how about you?.
Caravan electrics how to avoid getting in a Tizz with your 13 Pin Plug.
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In this video I pass on a tip that will help you avoid a misaligned 13 pin plug.
Caravan Awning hints and tips to maximise your enjoyment.
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Caravan Awning hints and tips to maximise your enjoyment.
Caravan Eco Vacuum Cleaner by Haduoff
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Caravan Eco Vacuum Cleaner by Haduoff
Caravan Door Lock Replacement ( Hartal Door)
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Caravan Door Lock Replacement ( Hartal Door)
Caravan Steps - Where do you store them for travel
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Caravan Steps - Where do you store them for travel
Caravan Upgrade fitting a USB socket to our 2009 Swift.
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Caravan Upgrade fitting a USB socket to our 2009 Swift.
Caravan Breakages what’s gone wrong in 14 yrs of Swift ownership
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Caravan Breakages what’s gone wrong in 14 yrs of Swift ownership
Caravans, Real Ale, and The East Lancashire Railway, Yes Please #camra #caravan #holiday
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Caravans, Real Ale, and The East Lancashire Railway, Yes Please #camra #caravan #holiday
Class 37109 in her new Trainload Livery at East Lancashire Railway.
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Class 37109 in her new Trainload Livery at East Lancashire Railway.
Caravan mirror repair Milenco Towing Mirror head replacement. Convex or flat glass?
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Caravan mirror repair Milenco Towing Mirror head replacement. Convex or flat glass?
Ceramic Air the new kid on the block in paint protection
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Ceramic Air the new kid on the block in paint protection
Alko Stabiliser handle refurbishment #caravan #trailer
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Alko Stabiliser handle refurbishment #caravan #trailer
Thanks for this, exactly what I needed. Wish me luck!
Hope all goes well, so pleased being able to help. Thanks for watching and please consider Subscribing 😁👍
The problem i have this is a new camper less then a year old When driving we get s blow back in the bowl of the toilet Could it be the seal s on the cassette
Hi Malcolm it’s worth checking the seal is seated squarely. It’s quite an unusual problem not one I’ve experienced. With the caravan I’ve always had the opportunity to empty the cassette before moving on. I wonder if driving with “ contents” is causing a build up of gas? Hopefully others may be able to comment.
TH-cam thought of randomly showing me your video and I'm glad it did, such a cutie pie he is , may he live longer and be happy forever ♾️ happy birthday 🎈🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
Thanks for watching and your lovely comments about him. He does feature in some of our other videos, they show us on holiday in our caravan. The caravan repairs you’ll probably have no interest in😂Thanks again. 😁👍🐕❤️
Happy Special Birthday Danny 🐕. Hope you get lots of treats today 🥩 🦴 You’ve been caravanning longer than us. Long may it continue. Nice video Colin. Made us smile at breakfast. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Happy birthday Danny 🦴🍖xxx
Happy birthday Danny - here’s to many more caravan trips!🐾🐾🦴🦴❤
You must have been ready for a brew after that Colin 😁. Great running commentary once again 👍. Cheers and hope the sun came out for you, Rob & Gail 😀
Danny never gets the kettle on 😂❤️🐕
Hi Colin. Wow, im exhausted watching that 😂 as you know, im a I'm HGV 1 truck driver, and it's a constant battle with others on the road. But you made that look so easy when towing. Well done, mate. Driving standards these days have got very lazy in all types of vehicles. You😂 said that lorry was so close to the one in front. Hgv lorry drivers, in my opinion, rely too much on exhaust brakes and brakes to keep them safe. Paul and Sarah
Cheers Paul, I’ve always loved driving, I’ve given up my HGV 1 as I went between medicals and didn’t drive once. Loved driving trucks, I’d like a go in your brick lorry 😁👍
@@colinscaravancapers7307 no shoes in my cab 😄
Hi Colin…. Those commentary skills never go away…. I was waiting for some class one driving definitions and a bandit phase 🤣🤣🤣
The system of car control 😂😂 thanks matey 👍
Looks like a good weekend all round and a nice beer to boot.. Take care S&J 🙂 👍
I had Black Marble it was gorgeous £5.90 a pint! 😁🍻
Thanks for sharing Danny 😂👍. Great to know your two legged friend enjoyed it too 🤣👍. Cheers Rob & Gail 😀
+@robswiseways5697 Thanks for watching, Dad’s had his train fix, that’ll do him until November’s DMU Gala.
Thank you very useful
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment, glad you found it useful 👍😁
I presume you are towing the Range Rover Evoke and the caravan ? That's my experience anyway ! 🤣 Seriously though great information and great video !
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Real pleasure being your passenger Colin :) Always wanted to do my IAM Test but with all the family and work stuff going on I've not yet found the time - one day! Occasionally I try to do the observations out loud (rather than just in my head) thing for practice, but I find having to talk so much utterly exhausting; I'm doubly impressed at your commentary in this video!
Thanks Becky for your continued support, commentary is good fun especially when the speed of the vehicle exceeds the speed of your speech 😂😂
A must watch for any driver who tows reguardless of experience
Thank you. 😁👍
Great video Colin I have only been towing a caravan for a couple of years but am doing ok so far - I have been driving since 1984 and have been riding motorbikes as well for most of that time ( last 25 yrs have been big BMW bikes), and that has helped because I am always looking as far ahead as possible, and take road conditions into account as well. This video is great for new caravan owners, very impressive, nice and easy to follow and understand. Steve
Thanks for watching and your kind remarks, take care on them two wheels. 😁👍
Great commentary Colin but regarding the the 2 second rule, the gap should be at least doubled on wet roads
Thanks for watching and commenting, the second rule I agree is a minimum, always drive to the prevailing conditions you can never have too much time or space. It helps develop good practice and makes drivers think about their speed, space and conditions which is good for all of us. 😁👍
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With all that experience I think you can definitely call yourself a pro Colin. What drives me mad is drivers putting their fog lights on as soon as it starts to rain! My instructor told me to stop so you can see the whole vehicle in front, I’ve not heard or seen it done since so I’m glad to hear you doing it 👍🏼
Fog lights 🤦♂️ then they forget to turn them off. 😂 Seeing whole of vehicle gives you room to get around if they develop a problem and space if the roll back 👍 Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
This is a great commentary on what we should be aware of and taking into consideration when towing a caravan. I think it should be mandatory for new caravanners. Well done for putting it out there.
Thanks, ethos of The Channel is to help out and share experiences, I’m not perfect as a driver but I do my best. 😁👍
Nice one Drive!
Thanks for watching and commenting 😁👍
@@colinscaravancapers7307 You should have posted the whole drive more people not just towists should see this and take note. The standard of driving these days really isn't good. lately i've been getting phantom tail wobble not good.
I will look at posting additional segments thanks for commenting 👍😁
Congratulations Colin, you’ve passed your advanced driving refresher course 😃. On a more serious note, that is how you should tow like a pro 👍 looking as far ahead as possible and anticipating other manoeuvres and the unexpected. Brilliant ! Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
Thanks for watching and supporting Triple C, 😁👍
Great vlog Colin, I would watch the full journey. I often thought about doing a similar vlog, as you know I've done a bit, but never got round to it. I still encourage our drivers to do commentary when delivering CPC's and SAFED training, makes you look further ahead, plan and anticipate. Top job, Cheers
Thanks for watching Martin, I’m privileged to have had the quality and type of Training that money can’t buy. Commentary is quite fun especially when your driving faster than you can speak, equates to some glorious faux pas 😂😂
Great Commentary drive and love your vehicle sympathy. Great video loved it 🙂👍
Thanks for watching and commenting 😁👍
Running commentary, takes me back to my learner driver course, I was lucky enough to have the last one in Hampshire Constabulary, I won’t say how many years ago. Hubby was a class 1 and a driving instructor. You can really tell you have the experience. Great video.
Thanks for watching and your kind comments 👍
Great video and commentary, plenty of drivers out there would benefit from watching this 👏👏
Thanks for watching and your kind comments 😁👍
Hi great video would be good to see a review on the tow car been thinking about swapping from a discovery 3 to an evoque👍
Thanks for watching and commenting I’ll try and do that, Evoque is very capable as a tow car, stable in all conditions ( got caught in one of our “named storms “ had to turn around 3 times due to fallen trees!) it’s plenty of torque and I’ve never found it wanting. The boot is small, if you need to carry passengers and caravan kit then you may find it too small. We have our Jack Russell Terrorist who travels in a cage and the awning we fold the seats down.
Great video, very informative.
Glad you found it useful Mark. 👍
Hi Colin. Well that took me back to me driving courses. Very professional tow and commentary. Thanks Phil.🙂👍
Bit rusty 😂😂
Hi Colin. Great video. Very indeph mate well done. Paul and Sarah
Thanks Paul & Sarah 😁👍
Nice to see the North West weather didn't let you down 😊😮 Take care and stay safe S&J 😉
Everyone knows we get 365 days of sunshine a year, you just can’t see it above the rain clouds 😂😂
@@colinscaravancapers7307 Mm I've been on a plane too 😜
Still got it Col!👍🏻
Really enjoyed seeing you build it. Do you have another site?
Hi Joe sorry I don’t have another Channel, there is another video showing my model railway and several railway themed videos at East Lancs Railway. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Can confirm it does work 👍 Take care S&J 🙂
Nice job👍
Thanks for watching and supporting Triple C, bit fiddly but worth it.
Hi Colin Looks a faff but great result. Well done. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Thanks for watching and supporting Triple C 😁👍
You’re a bright spark Colin 😂. Enjoyed watching you tinkering in the shower over our Sunday morning porridge and toast 😂. A good and satisfying job done 👍. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀😀
Thanks for watching me in the shower 😂 Take care 👍
Enlightening 😊 nice one Colin 👍 Take care S&J
I see what you did there 😂😂 thanks for your support 😁👍
Well done Colin !👍🏻
Thanks for watching and commenting 😁👍
Very Useful thank you, ours broke at a festival and I’ve just fixed following your video 😊
Hi Jemma great you’ve been able to fix it using the video. I started the Channel to help others and it’s wonderful to receive such lovely feedback. Please consider Subscribing to the Channel currently 150 away from the magic 1K Subscribers. Thanks again for taking time to comment 😁👍
Thanks for the brilliant video! Have just replaced my mechanism which had broken after 5 years from new and the lever with screws really did the job of getting it out. I put lots of silicone spray lubricant on the new seal and around the hole edges and it popped in a treat. Picked up the replacement from Amazon and the compatible non-Thetford was identical in every way and cheaper than the branded replacement. Thanks Colin!
That’s great to hear, and thanks for taking the time to post. So pleased I was able to help you. 😁👍
Hi Colin just catching up. Thats looks a million times better. I think mine it is due a freshen up. Many Thanks Phil🙂👍
Thanks for watching Phil, the paint was great to use, £16 not cheap but did great job 😁👍
looks good👍
Thanks and ❤️ support.
We enjoyed that one Colin 👍. Must admit it looked like factory finished powder coating, excellent. P.S. has your white door got a red hue on it ? 😂 Love the humour 😂 Cheers, Rob & Gail
Neighbours gardens have a red hue! 😂😂 Thanks for your support 😁👍
@@colinscaravancapers7307 😂😂
Fantastic job Colin. Looks a lot better. I have a wheel clamp that could do with the same treatment, will give it a go. By the way, tried your fix for the lock and worked a treat. Cheers
Pleased to hear about the lock, Plasticote paint was great to use. Thanks for your support Martin. 👍
😂😂😂 Only you could have a Donald Duck hairdryer. Good ventilation is a must 👌 Well done, Colin cracking job nice and shiny 😂👍 10 out of 10. Paul and Sarah
It was the kids, I kept it. 😂😂 I’m pleased with the way it turned out. Thanks for supporting Triple C.
Great video we'll done
Thanks for watching and commenting 😁👍
Looks lots better, a job worth doing 👍 even though Donald was full of hot air 😅 Take Care S&J ❤💙
Thanks, it’s a looong time since he dried my hair 😂😂👍
Nice job Colin👍🏻😊
Thank you I wish the editing had been as easy 🤦♂️
Great vlog Colin with a good history lesson. We were talking about going to Anglesey the other day, we must visit again. There are many things to do and some fascinating places to visit. Cheers
Thanks for watching it’s lovely by the water and the Victoria Pub & Restaurant has been renovated with a lovely beer garden over looking The Straits, very good.