Alde Drain/Vent Points

A chap on CT posted this useful diagram of the drain/vent points on the Alde network in the U3 Cadiz if anyone fancies changing their own fluid.

Count me out,I know a man.

Ian

Prepare To be Bored.

We have just had a four night return visit the CC The Firs near Belper in Derbyshire which is becoming one of our favourite sites,the two wardens work really hard to keep it spotless.

Had a close shave on the journey down as we came across half a bed in the inside lane of the M1,just managed to brake and avoid it.

Miraculously the warden recognised us from our previous visit a few months ago which is something considering the number of visitors they must get.

The Cadiz was faultless,there I told you it was boring ( long may boredom continue ).

Had another visit to Hardwick Hall and one to Sudbury Hall,both worth a visit.

There we are all done and dusted.

Ian

Bailey : The Pride of Bristol

Below is a photo of the sealant at the end of the roof join on a Bailey U3 Cartegena,this is how it was delivered from the factory.

I think it defies comment.

Ian

Isabella Fixons.

For a while I have had this problem with the Fixons on our Isabella Magnum :-

Anyway I eventually e-mailed Isabella and got his reply :-

Thank you for your enquiry.  From the image you have sent, it would appear that your Fix On bracket needs to be repositioned.  To achieve the optimal fit, it needs to be aligned with the seam on the side of the awning so that the bracket is situated half outside the awning canvas.  Once this has been done and the roof rafter fully tensioned, this should alleviate the problem.

So if anyone is having the same problem that is the solution.

Ian

Beechwood Grange

Well family problems seem to have subsided slightly so we have had five nights at CC Beechwood Grange on the outskirts of York,three nights with grandkids and two nights without.

We have stayed at Beechwood many times before so I won't retread old views apart from saying it is worth a visit if in the vicinity,the wardens work really hard to present a well turned out site.

As for the Cadiz,well nothing to report I am glad to say even with two kids giving it some hammer,everything worked as it should.

There are still reports on Caravan Talk of Baileys leaking through the roof join,they really should have got a handle on this by now.

On the awning front I was pondering swapping awnings from our Isabella Magnum to an Isabella Magnum 250 Coal which is 30cm deeper than our standard Magnum which would give us a little bit more room.

Had a look at a couples on site and they seemed well pleased,SWMBO said we shouldn't spend the money but what do SWMBO's know ?

Will have look at the NEC show on October as there might be a bit of discount.

Ian

Normal Service

Just in case anyone is wondering why there haven't been any postings recently we have had a few family problems and had to cancel two weeks in Norfolk at quite short notice.

Black marks from the Caravan Club for being a naughty boy.

Things are looking up so hopefully we may be out and about again in a week or two.

Ian

The Firs & Scarborough

Just had a couple of back to back visits to the Caravan Club sites at The Firs near Belper in Derbyshire and Scarborough.

The Firs is a lovely site but pay heed to the approach directions in the site description or you could find yourself in a sticky situation.

For the first time I had to jack up the van to get the wheel lock on as some of the pitches are rather short.

There are some stunning views up the Derwent Valley from the site and Kedleston Hall ( National Trust ) is well worth a visit.

The Cadiz was faultless in fact the only problem was that two bolts sheared on the tailgate of the Passat,fortunately it was still useable so it's off to the dealers in a couple of weeks.

On to Scarborough which of course was very busy at this time of year,once again no complaints but the toilet blocks whilst clean are looking a bit tired.

The Cadiz stood up well to the battering from two grandchildren.

Met a couple of fellow Cadiz owners on the sites so welcome to them if they are now regular readers.

I really must get some cards printed to hand out on such occasions.

Ian