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Steve9167



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Pick up my caravan tomorra so towing first time with fr2

Never driven a caravan with a 4x4 let's see how it goes Steve the newby
Post #224750 13th May 2014 10:48 pm
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ad210358



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Not many of us have Wink
Just make sure that the Freelander is at the front Thumbs Up
Post #224754 14th May 2014 5:33 am
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tyke65



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Today's the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday!

Just take it easy, double check everything before you set off, i.e. hitch, safety chain, brake,s electrics, doors, mover disconnected. Wife if appropriate!
Post #224755 14th May 2014 6:17 am
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s14tra



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you will be fine,just take your time,i tow a 620 ta(big van)no problem whatsoever,just remember you need towing mirrors Thumbs Up
Post #224760 14th May 2014 7:04 am
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chicken george



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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
Post #224761 14th May 2014 7:13 am
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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
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I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!
Post #224773 14th May 2014 11:07 am
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Steve9167



Member Since: 27 Apr 2014
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So easy to pull and got a set of milenco grand mirrors for £20 bargain, forum said they were the best mirrors 👍👍😆😆😆 Steve the newby
Post #224876 15th May 2014 3:20 pm
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dunkley201



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Will be using mine on Sunday for a few days! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)
Post #224881 15th May 2014 4:05 pm
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Steve9167



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Me too trying caravan out for 2 days from Sunday, summer hear we come 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Steve the newby
Post #224885 15th May 2014 4:22 pm
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wurzel153



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Take someone with you in case u get stuck and to watch the rear end as it will swing out when you turn. As i found yesterday when i took a corner off my caravan.
Post #224887 15th May 2014 4:54 pm
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chicken george



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pics please please please , with a cherry on top please Thumbs Up



Infact. I offer a prize for best members caravan smash picture. must be own van or damage caused to a van by your vehicle,

a prize also for most smashes per year Thumbs Up At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
Post #224888 15th May 2014 5:10 pm
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mudslinger



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Pics showing any green tractor will be automatically disqualified ...!!!

Sheep Sheep Sheep Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Whistle Whistle Whistle Rolling with laughter Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !
Post #224890 15th May 2014 5:18 pm
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wurzel153



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Here u are, this happens when distracted by children arguing over a dinosaur. Minor damage really. Will try harder next time.



Cg, you have the same initials as my insurance company caravan guard, are you affiliated.
Post #224891 15th May 2014 5:27 pm
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chicken george



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nowhere near drastic enough to win the bottle of whisky At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
Post #224899 15th May 2014 6:56 pm
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