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I can confirm that French Police do not speak English so have your appropriate Phrases written down. Also remember some Aires are split over both sides of the motorway and make sure you tell l them which side otherwise you can wait hours until you phone up again as nobody has arrived. As foriegners...

PRD wrote:

kevtherev wrote:So presuming this removal service is not free .. is it regulated?

It is organised by the police. The time I had to use it I was taken to a garage and my breakdown service later agreed for them to carry out the work so it did not cost me a cent.

Patrick

so whats the problem, then?

i drilled out my shear bolts and replaced with cap screws.

they wont come loose, and unless you have the right hex key you cannot remove them.

have you got side windows in the high top?..ifso they may be leaking but you wont notice because of the carpet on the inside of the roof(its only a slight drip but builds up over time).if they are the water will run down to the gutter and cant get out because of the sealant holding the roof on and ...

we use a heineken crate.
the beer comes in handy as well.

I knew the history of our Elite engine .. it came from a very highly trusted source. It had had new pistons and barrels, supplied to Elite by the former owner, the heads were reconned. It was pre-set up by Elite's customer, fitted by me with help from a chum in lifting it in. It was turn key and 2....

CovKid wrote:I can tell you where it is:

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Bo ... well_leaks

that is a masterpiece of an article!

first of all, no tyre company worth its salt would be unable to get your wheel nuts off.
secondly, they would know what the correct tyre pressure should be.
thirdly, if you are unsure of your ability to control the vehicle, you should not be driving the bloody thing!

we had a similar problem. my wife solved it by ripping out the old bed and putting in a futon. you can get futon matresses in several colours, they are cheap, and much lighter than a rock and roll bed. if you wish to do any interior altreations the bed simply slides out of the back door, and leaves ...

i took my heater out last month, and yes. it does become a bit alarming.
however, once done you will never fear doing it again, because it isn`t half so difficult as it first appears.
good luck!

MrMagoo wrote:

BOXY wrote:On my van that outlet on the airbox is connected to a plain piece of pipe that exits through the tinware into fresh air. I've always assumed its a vent but I haven't got a vacuum dizzie on my van.

Mine is the same as yours.

so is mine.

a caravelle wheel is 17" diameter,
saloon car wheels are (usually) 15" , or small car wheels are 13"

dramaboyle wrote:Stoke, just off Ball Hill.
Just gotta pop out, but I will back in about an hour.

my god, i used to live in caludon road many years ago.
then i came to my senses and moved to the south coast.

don`t know the thickness off hand, but a futon matress is the same thickness, is more comfortable, and cheaper, has more width options, and a good variety of colours to choose from.

look at fleabay to give you an idea.