Another great video mark I seen that a are local caravan dealer ie lady bailey caravans in dorset have now ceased trading party due to rising costs an decided to retire
Hi Mark, I just wanted to let you know another caravan dealer is closing, Lady Bailey caravans, in Winterbourne Whitchurch is closing on the 20th December they will be Grateley missed 😢
Yes unfortunately due to ill health and a planned retirement they have decided to close now. They have been for sale for around 2 years, but couldn't find a buyer. Another sad loss and a hard time for all the staff closing now.
Question. Caravanning this time of year. The temperature can drop below freezing. Do you really need to put covers on your fridge vents? I’ve seen loads of people not using them.
A tin of electrical contact cleaner is a good thing to have to hand, as your fuse connections can get dirty and affect your 12v supply to various things. I've personally had this problem on a few occasions on the 12v system, it can be frustrating wasting money on new Fuses to find out you've got dirty contacts although fuses aren't expensive.
Once you have pumped out water from the system, wouldn't it be a good idea to connect an air pressure line and blow out air through lines, with sinks on and shower to push out stuck water.
Manual all the way for us. We did a test drive and hated driving automatic. Like my husbsnd says we use the gears driving in snow and other driving uses. You can't in a automatic car caravan etc etc. So glad there are more Manual these days.
Manual All the way for me too. More reliable, cheaper to repair and easier to maintain, it uses around 5 to 10% less fuel, and the most important for me, Much more chance to get out of a pickle, like getting stuck in mud on a wet campsite. And what about a hill start if you have a dead battery… simply roll it down the hill, and it starts!! I would imagine a dead battery is quite a common problem in motor homes, forget to watch it and you’re buggered in an automatic in the middle of nowhere.
@@kazhilly That was true 15+ years ago, but technology has come a long way. Modern automatics are now often more efficient than manuals, with better fuel economy thanks to precise gear management. For tricky situations, paddle shifters or manual modes let you take control and override the gearing when needed - no more being stuck in mud or struggling on a hill. As for battery concerns, many motorhomes today come equipped with solar panels to help maintain charge, and a compact jump-start pack can save the day if you're ever caught out. Automatics have evolved - it's a whole new game now!
Merry Christmas
Hope you had a good Christmas, have a great New Year 👍
Thanks for all the videos through the year - thoroughly enjoyed them.
Great to hear!
Thanks for all your videos this year. They have been invaluable. Hope you both have a smashing xmas and a prosperous new year.
Thanks Simon 👍 have a great holidays
@thecaravanplace you too
Thanks for the video keep them coming hope you both have a great Christmas and New year all the best for 2025. Andrew and Donna.
Thanks, you too! Have a great holiday
I love watching your videos. Hope to buy from you soon. Have a great Christmas and thanks for all your valuable advice. Top man.
Happy holidays!
Great videos all year. Thank you. Happy Christmas everyone.
Happy holidays Barry
Happy Christmas to you both thanks for the video's and tips very useful keep up the great work
Thanks Keith, same to you.
Another great video mark I seen that a are local caravan dealer ie lady bailey caravans in dorset have now ceased trading party due to rising costs an decided to retire
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 all xxx
Merry Christmas 🎅
Hi Mark, I just wanted to let you know another caravan dealer is closing, Lady Bailey caravans, in Winterbourne Whitchurch is closing on the 20th December they will be Grateley missed 😢
Yes unfortunately due to ill health and a planned retirement they have decided to close now. They have been for sale for around 2 years, but couldn't find a buyer. Another sad loss and a hard time for all the staff closing now.
Cheers Mark, thanks for all of your help, tips and advice over the past few years, have a great Christmas and have a wonderful new year, 👍❤️👍.
I echo that👍
Many thanks have a great holiday.
Question. Caravanning this time of year. The temperature can drop below freezing. Do you really need to put covers on your fridge vents? I’ve seen loads of people not using them.
A tin of electrical contact cleaner is a good thing to have to hand, as your fuse connections can get dirty and affect your 12v supply to various things. I've personally had this problem on a few occasions on the 12v system, it can be frustrating wasting money on new Fuses to find out you've got dirty contacts although fuses aren't expensive.
Great tip 👍
Hi Mark
Good video but just to let you know that none of the videos you said would be popping up, popped up 😂 anyway have a nice Christmas 🎄
Thanks, hopefully sorted 👍
Once you have pumped out water from the system, wouldn't it be a good idea to connect an air pressure line and blow out air through lines, with sinks on and shower to push out stuck water.
Yes if not using the van a very good idea, either blow through the shower pipe or use the floe system.
Why so many manual motorhomes? Surely most would prefer automatic these days?
Manual all the way for us. We did a test drive and hated driving automatic. Like my husbsnd says we use the gears driving in snow and other driving uses. You can't in a automatic car caravan etc etc. So glad there are more Manual these days.
It is still a fairly even split on what people want, other than the A class models which do tend to prefer the auto.
Manual All the way for me too. More reliable, cheaper to repair and easier to maintain, it uses around 5 to 10% less fuel, and the most important for me, Much more chance to get out of a pickle, like getting stuck in mud on a wet campsite. And what about a hill start if you have a dead battery… simply roll it down the hill, and it starts!! I would imagine a dead battery is quite a common problem in motor homes, forget to watch it and you’re buggered in an automatic in the middle of nowhere.
@@kazhilly That was true 15+ years ago, but technology has come a long way. Modern automatics are now often more efficient than manuals, with better fuel economy thanks to precise gear management.
For tricky situations, paddle shifters or manual modes let you take control and override the gearing when needed - no more being stuck in mud or struggling on a hill.
As for battery concerns, many motorhomes today come equipped with solar panels to help maintain charge, and a compact jump-start pack can save the day if you're ever caught out. Automatics have evolved - it's a whole new game now!
@@rm55555 everyone to their own, I still prefer manual all the way.
Keep a spare pump in the van to save messing about
Great tip 👍
Best Caravan/RV for Bigger tall people?
We're talking about men at 300+lbs or more and over 6 feet to 6.5 tall?
The Adrias are pretty good on all fronts 👍
lady bailey caravans have gone now
Large vans need large vehicles, huge vehicle excise hike will kill anything over 1200 kgs dead .
Correct, I can't see why manufacturers are still churning out twin axle vans.
Yes on new cars it's crazy on anything of a practical size now.