Inhaltsverzeichnis für December 2018 in Practical Caravan

WRITE TO Letters, Practical Caravan, 1-10 Praed Mews, London W2 1QY EMAIL US AT letters@practicalcaravan.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AT facebook.com/ twitter.com/pcaravan instagram.com/practicalcaravan The contributors of our Star letter and Star photo each win a pair of Milenco Grand Aero towing mirrors, worth £50. They’re designed to fit all wing mirrors and offer an outstanding view. If you have a top tip, send it in for a chance to win four Milenco Stacka corner feet, worth £14. For further details…

Your ‘get up and go’ Price £64.99 Web www.cafflano.com If you love your espresso in the morning, it can be a bit difficult to adjust to touring without your coffee machine. Whether this is a payload and storage problem, or the limits of campsite electrics, it’s simply not that practical to take an espresso machine on tour. But that doesn’t mean you have to resort to costly coffee shops. The Cafflano Kompresso is a clever super-compact espresso maker, using Pascal’s Principle to create the pressure conditions for the perfect cup. While the concept behind it is technical, the espresso maker itself is simple to use, and, more importantly, easy to clean and maintain. There’s no fiddling about with filters: you just add freshly ground coffee and hot water, and press…

WHEN TO GO This is the north of Scotland we’re talking about here! June to August will be warmer, but April to early June can be really good, and late September might be fine. In this part of the world, you can wake up to the sunniest morning, then by afternoon, be in the grip of a freezing gale. As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes!” WAY TO GO We took three weeks to make the journey; some do it in five days, others do a bit each year. Inverness to Thurso is straightforward, but over the top from Thurso to Durness involves some tight bendy roads and single-track with passing places. Most of the NC500 is on good roads, although you…

1 Bike in Blenheim The Blenheim Palace Triathlon is one of the UK’s most popular multi-sport events – in 2019 it will be held on 1-2 June (livetotri.co.uk/blenheim/). Stay at Blaidon Chains Caravan and Motorhome Club site Web www.caravanclub.co.uk 2 See stars in Leeds Race on the same course as the world’s best triathletes at the AJ Bell World Triathlon in Leeds on 8-9 June (leeds.triathlon.org). Or just pop along and spectate for free! Stay at Moor Lodge Holiday Park Web moorlodgecaravanpark.co.uk 3 Cheer on the best Okay, so you’re more likely to watch Ironman Wales than take part on 15 September – but the Tenby event makes a fantastic spectacle (http://eu.ironman.com). Stay at Trevayne Farm Web http://trevaynefarm.co.uk 4 A capital event The largest triathlon in the…

What is your favourite thing about Ullswater? Peace. Windermere is too busy; Ullswater is more relaxed. Who are your guests? It’s a real mixture of walkers, families, couples and groups of friends, because we offer a very diverse range of accommodation. We’re popular with caravanners because it’s just a 10-minute walk into the village, where there are restaurants, pubs and shops. What activities do your guests enjoy in the area? There are walking and activity centres, gardens and plenty for children to do. You can normally swim in Ullswater, but this year we had a problem with blue-green algae. Do you have plans to expand your offer? We have a field where we are hoping to have a swimming pool, treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and hydrotherapy pool –…

1 Lancashire, November 2018 Blackpool’s bright lights can be visited from the likes of Manor House Caravan Park and Highbank Farm Caravan & Campsite. Explore Morecambe Bay and the Forest of Bowland from Brickhouse Caravan Park or Dale Hey Touring Park, or see the south of the county from Burrs Country Park C&MC Site. 2 Somerset, October 2018 We revealed where to stay and what to do here. There’s a host of natural wonders, from Cheddar Gorge and Caves to the tranquillity and hidden histories of Avalon Marshes. Campsites include award-winner Bath Chew Valley, an adults-only site, and family-friendly parks like Warren Farm and Northam Farm. 3 AONBs, September 2018 This month we rounded up some of the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 46 across the UK, we…

The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s new flagship seven-seat SUV. Bigger than the old car, it has a roomy, practical interior. Towing-friendly features such as self-levelling suspension and Trailer Stability Assist are standard. There’s just one engine, a development of the 2.2-litre diesel that powered the old model. It has 197bhp and 325lb ft of torque, so it should have enough poke to handle any sensibly matched caravan. Buyers can choose two- or four-wheel drive, and manual or automatic. We’re testing the 4x4 automatic in high-spec Premium SE trim.…

Model tested 1.5 EcoBlue 125PS AWD ST-Line Price £23,950 Kerbweight 1520kg Towing ability Take a look at the spec, and at first the EcoSport looks like a promising small tow car. It has a strong diesel engine, four-wheel drive and a 1520kg kerbweight. That makes this by far the heaviest model in the EcoSport range, with an 85% match figure of 1292kg. However, look further down the spec sheet and you’ll come across the disappointing towing limit of just 1100kg. That rules out the EcoSport for anything other than a very light caravan. We matched it to a Swift Basecamp with a MiRO of 916kg. The EcoSport had no trouble pulling the Basecamp up to speed – hardly a surprise, given how light it is. With 221lb ft of torque,…

How much? £6000-£20,000 Pick up this generation of 5-Series Touring from as little as £6000, but be aware that it will likely have done as many miles as most 18-wheelers. So make sure you get it checked. High-mileage cars do tend to do ‘easy’ motorway miles, though, which suits this car. Up the budget to £12,000 and you’ll be getting a three-to four-year-old car that has done up to 80,000 miles; it should have a strong service history. If you can spend over £19,000 you’re in the territory of well cared for, late-model, sub-40,000-mile examples. What will it tow? Kerbweight...........................1965kg 85% match...........................1550kg Towing limit....................... 2000kg Noseweight limit....................90kg How much is a towball? Witter flange towbar......£180.69 Witter detachable towbar........... ................................................£260.59 Fitting extra (From www.pfjones.co.uk) What about servicing? Interim service.................. £273.47 Full…

Plump up the volume In smaller outfits, finding suitable places to store your bedding during the day can be a bit of a problem – so the idea of using two pillows as daytime cushions was born. You might also find them more comfortable than the small, square scatter cushions provided with your caravan. However, for reasons of hygiene, your pillows, complete with their pillowcases, will need to be placed inside bespoke zipped cushion covers, made to match the décor. I have tried these as large, square covers, into which two pillows can be squashed, and as something more like the standard oblong pillowcase; but they could be any size you wish. For comfort as cushions, I prefer the oblong shape; then it is simple to remove the cover at…

Meet the dealers Downtide Caravans & Leisure Downtide is adding Compass to its range this season, the first time the Norfolk dealership has taken on a new British franchise. The company only started selling new caravans three years ago, when Adria approached it. According to Henry West, who runs the firm with brother David, that hugely increased the dealers’ prestige. “The vans we started getting in part-exchange were better quality than before,” he says. The company started 50 years ago as a marine business, and only sold caravans it got in part-exchange for boats. Caravans have now taken over, and along with the sales area the dealership has a service centre and accessory shop. There is also a large storage site. Address Downtide Centre, Cromer Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 7QE…

1 Historic surroundings Set among the historic buildings of the Weald and Downland Living Museum, a Christmas market offers more than 150 stands, selling everything from arts and crafts to tasty treats. Date 23-25 November Web www.wealddown.co.uk Stay at Bow Hill Farm Web www.bowhillfarm.co.uk 2 Steaming into Christmas Join Eskdale Railway’s Santa Express, with festive food and a Christmas market at Ravenglass. Date 24-25 November, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 December Web www.ravenglassrailway.co.uk Stay at Ravenglass C&CC Site Web www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk 3 Winter trails and more Join the Lantern Parade at The Alnwick Garden to start the festive season, and enjoy a Christmas market, winter trail and visit to Father Christmas. Date 24 November Web www.alnwickgarden.com Stay at Greensfield Moor Farm Caravan Park Web www.greensfieldmoorfarm.co.uk 4 Take the party underground Join Santa in his…

Farewell to tourers NEW FOREST CAMPSITE Sandy Balls, a hugely popular holiday destination for generations, is closing its gates to tourers. The holiday village will focus on statics as part of a £10m investment in the site. Since Away Resorts bought Sandy Balls in 2016, it has invested £2m in central facilities, including a pool, gym, spa and restaurant. Its touring field makes way for 108 static holiday homes this winter, with the opening date of the development yet to be confirmed. CEO Carl Castledine cites touring’s growing popularity, and the increasing size of vans, motorhomes and tents, as part of the problem, compounded by the New Forest Planning Authority’s preference to decrease footfall in the forest. He said to visitors: “I would like to thank you for your custom…

Augustin Trébuchon (pictured below) was the last French soldier to be killed during the Great War. Trébuchon, who came from the small French-Ardennes village of Vrigne-Meuse, and his regiment reached the Ardennes on 8 November 1918, when the Germans were slowly retreating following their failed August offensive. Marking the centenary, a memorial honouring Trébuchon will be unveiled close to where he fell. There will also be a memorial trail that can be followed by boat, bicycle, and on foot. Stamps, bottles of Champagne and beer have featured his image during the year. The last British soldier to be killed in WWI was George Edwin Ellison, who died 90 minutes before the Armistice came into effect, out on patrol near Mons, in Belgium. The last American soldier to be killed in…

WE HAD PACKED our T-shirts, sandals, suncream and sunglasses, as well as some thermal underwear, wet weather gear and boots. We were off to do the North Coast 500 and were prepared for everything! I like to plan the roads ahead and book as many sites as possible before we go. We chose to do the route in an anticlockwise direction, starting at Inverness. We first made this journey years ago, before the route became famous, and we were looking forward to seeing what, if anything, might have changed. Enjoying beautiful views Coming from our home on the Isle of Arran meant that we had a lovely drive up to just north of Oban, to reach the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at North Ledaig, for our first overnight stop.…

BACK IN MARCH, I can only assume that I became very drunk. I can’t recall this happening, but I can think of no other reason why I – who got through two years of sixth-form college and three years of university without going to a single sports class – might suddenly have thought it a good idea to sign up for a triathlon in July, less than four months later. I was aware of two main reasons for choosing Castle Howard, in Yorkshire, as the venue, however. First, this event was to take place later than many similar ones at other locations. This left me some more time for training – and I was going to need every opportunity I could get. Second was the thought that if the effort…

Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Ullswater Valley, at the north end of the lake ENGLAND’S SECOND LONGEST, third deepest and, some say, most beautiful lake is just a short walk from the North West’s Top 100 Regional Winner. Set in Ullswater Valley, Hillcroft Park is at the north end of the lake, just above the village of Pooley Bridge. It’s large, with tiers of static vans divided into areas named after Cumbrian lakes. These statics – 200 privately owned – were the core of the business that John and Jill Heath took on back in May 2012. Until then, maintenance had not been high on the agenda, but the Heaths saw the potential, upgrading the electrics, sorting the drainage, increasing the hired accommodation and adding…

When you are touring around the most beautiful lake in England, you really should go by boat. From the site, it’s a 15-minute walk to the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ pier. The setting is great, with the mountains getting higher as you leave Pooley Bridge and head to Howtown, then Glenridding. My boat going out, the Lady Wakefield, was built in 1949. Inside was a bar serving refreshments, but I stayed on deck to get the best views and photographs. If you’re a walker, this is a great way to access trails in the national park. I had lunch in Glenridding, which at one time was important for lead and silver mining. Here I learned that in medieval times, Ullswater was believed to be home to monsters, and during World War II,…

Places to visit 1 National Maritime Museum 2 Tate Modern 3 Natural History Museum 4 Buckingham Palace 5 ZSL London Zoo 6 Richmond Park 7 Barbican Estate 8 ArcelorMittal Orbit 9 Shakespeare’s Globe 10 Borough Market Places to stay 1 Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site 2 Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone 3 Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site 4 Wyatts Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site 5 Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site 6 Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site 7 Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Site 8 Gatwick Caravan and Motorhome Club Site…

BAILEY IS WORKING with a group of dealerships to bring out factory-fitted special editions of its caravans for the first time in more than 20 years. In recent times, only a handful of dealers have brought out dealer specials – and all of these vans have been adapted by the dealers themselves. For the 2019 season, however, Bailey has lined up with 10 dealers across the country, each of whom will be producing their own dealer special, based on the new Bailey Phoenix (see panel, right). Bailey’s marketing director Simon Howard admitted that such a large new campaign is a big departure for the brand. He said, “We last brought out Bailey specials when we did the Ranger, and that was as long ago as 1996. But we understand that…

A FEW YEARS ago, a change in the law meant that conventional cars could tow 8ft-wide caravans. Among the first manufacturers to introduce wider vans were Buccaneer, Elddis/Compass, and Lunar, with its Alaria range. Swift responded in early 2018 with the Super Sprite and then, for 2019, the Swift Grande. Bailey joined in with the new Pegasus range, all 8ft wide and including our 2019 Tourer of the Year, the Grande Messina. Lunar has added a Quasar 8ft-wide model, with more to follow, the company says. So is this new trend set to stay? Well, back in the early ’70s, 7ft 6in wide ‘semi-static’ tourers were all the rage for some. Back then, 7ft 6in was something, as most tourers were 6ft 8in wide. In the ’70s, some brands produced…

First drive Volkswagen Touareg VOLKSWAGEN HAS A new flagship, in the imposing form of the Touareg SUV. Now bigger and roomier, and packed with high-tech gadgets, will it make a fine tow car? All the signs are good. For the time being, buyers can choose between two diesels, one with 231PS (228bhp) and one with 286PS (282bhp). There’s a petrol on the way, and VW has also developed a plug-in hybrid, although there’s no date set for its arrival. Either diesel should be up to the job of towing any sensibly matched caravan. The higher-powered diesel should do so with ease, thanks to its 443lb ft of torque. On our solo test, the Touareg accelerated strongly long before the throttle reached the floor. This surfeit of pulling power should make…

Price £43,295 What Car? Target Price TBC Retained value after three years 42% Kerbweight 1895kg 85% of kerbweight 1611kg Gross vehicle weight 2594kg Max towing limit 2000kg Gross train weight 3594kg Towball limit 100kg Price of towball and electrics £533.54 Boot size min/max 547/1625 litres Payload 699kg Test conditions Dry Engine size 2199cc Power (bhp)/rpm 197@3800rpm Torque (lb ft)/rpm 325@1750-2750rpm Official combined economy 45.6mpg Towing economy 24.5mpg CO2 emissions 162g/km First year car tax £830 Second year car tax £450 Insurance group 40 Euro NCAP overall protection rating TBC…

Price £23,950 What Car? Target Price £21,539 Retained value after three years 38% Kerbweight 1520kg 85% of kerbweight Not legal Gross vehicle weight 1895kg Max towing limit 1100kg Gross train weight 2995kg Towball limit 75kg Boot size 356-1238 litres Payload 375kg Test conditions Dry Engine size 1499cc Power (bhp)/rpm 123@3600rpm Torque (lb ft)/rpm 221@1750-2250rpm Official combined economy 58.9mpg Towing economy 27.9mpg CO2 emissions 125g/km First year car tax £205 Second year car tax £140 Insurance group 16E Euro NCAP overall protection rating (2013)…

“SO WHAT’S THE point of them?”, “Just get a bucket and sponge, and clean the caravan!” and “Something else to take up space,” are just a few of the comments I’ve heard (and said myself) about towing covers. Several months ago, we happened to be towing in the filthy weather that the Beast from the East brought in and, arriving at our site in York, the caravan was plastered with dirty slush from top to bottom. It was then I started warming to the idea of a towing cover. Add to that the state of our county’s roads, which has put a small stone chip on one of the front windows, and getting one really made sense. When I look back, I realise how useful a cover might have been…

Steve Watts, sales manager at Swindon Caravans Centre, tells us: “We’ve had a good year in 2018, but like many dealers, we have some stock left, if you’re after a bargain!” Swift, Lunar, Bailey and Sprite dealers, the company also stocks a good selection of pre-owned models. “We have a selection of awnings, an accessory shop and a small indoor showroom – a boon in winter!” he adds. Address Greatfield, Royal Wooton Bassett SN4 8EQ Tel 01793 772 096 Web www.swindoncaravansgroup.com…

Meet the dealers Exeter Caravan Centre This family dealer was set up by caravan enthusiasts Deran and Karen Stephenson in 2004. Initially, it sold many brands, including Avondale, Fleetwood and Lunar. But following the crash of 2008, the firm retrenched. It only sold used models until last year, when it took on the Venus. In the intervening period they moved to premises that used to be a static caravan site, with wide access. The site includes a one-bay workshop and accessory shop. Ben Stephenson, the couple’s son, says that family businesses have clear advantages. “When people come to see us, they don’t have to see anyone new,” he says. Eventually, the company hopes to take on other Lunar brands. Address London Road, Rockbeare, Exeter EX5 2FP Web www.exetercaravancentre.co.uk…

DARN IT! THE bloomin’ clocks have gone back. It’s now dark just after lunch. But at least the milking farmers are happy evacuating udders in twilight, as opposed to the pitch dark. Good friends of mine are dairy farmers. They’re up at 4am for most of the year. Has anyone ever asked them whether it would make a blind bit of difference if we just left things as they were when it came to resetting the clocks? And if we’re creating a particular time zone just for farmers, why stop at that profession? Why not have a time zone that suits painters and decorators, or car mechanics? Why just jobs? What about hobbies? Let’s adopt a time zone that’s perfect for people who knit or play golf or build bird…

My favourite place is where I was last week, Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. We stay at a Camping & Caravanning Club five-van site within walking distance of Studley Royal Gardens and Fountains Abbey itself. Carole French Just been to Whitby for the weekend – stunning. For me, it’s anywhere in the ‘cara-mansion’ when there is a frost outside, but cosy indoors. Darren England Deeside, Scotland. We are in our caravan at Tarland. It’s just beautiful. Bonnie Mitchell The Yorkshire Dales. We like to stay at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Site at Hawes. Nigel Fox The New Forest for us. We will be staying at Setthorns later this month. We also stayed at Matley Wood and Roundhill earlier in the year. We would highly recommend the Camping in the…

Europe was split into two superpowers: Germany, Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire made up the Triple Alliance, while the Triple Entente comprised Britain, France and Russia. On 28 June 1914, Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. One month later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. A week later, Turkey and Germany signed a peace treaty. The next day, Germany declared war on France, invading Belgium. Britain then declared war on Germany for invading Belgium and, a week later, Austria-Hungary invaded Russia. Australia, India and many African colonies joined at the behest of their imperial masters, while the US joined after the sinking of the Lusitania, with the loss of more than 1000 people, including 128 Americans. Of course, these events were far more complicated than this simple…

1 Torvean Caravan Park Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 8JL Tel 01463 220 582 Web www.torvean.com 2 Brora Caravan and Motorhome Club Site Dalchalm, Brora KW9 6LP Tel 01408 621 479 Web www.caravanclub.co.uk 3 Wick Caravan & Camping Site Riverside Drive, Wick KW1 5SP Tel 01955 605 420 Web www.wickcaravansite.co.uk 4 Dunnet Bay C&MC Site Dunnet, Thurso KW14 8XD Tel 01847 821 319 Web www.caravanclub.co.uk 5 Sango Sands Oasis Sango Bay, Durness IV27 4PZ Web https://sangosands.com 6 Scourie Caravan Park Scourie, Sutherland IV27 4TE Tel 01971 502 060 Web scouriecampsitesutherland.com 7 Clachtoll Beach Campsite 134 Clachtoll, Lochinver IV27 4JD Tel 01571 855 377 Web www.clachtollbeachcampsite.co.uk 8 Ardmair Point Holiday Park Ardmair, Ullapool IV26 2TN Tel 01854 612 054 Web www.ardmair.com 9 Gruinard Bay Caravan Park Laide, Wester Ross IV22 2ND. Tel…

Friendly staff, warm welcome. Site clean, tidy, well presented. Staff available at all times to answer questions and help. Staff most welcoming and interested in you having a great break. Spotless lodge and welcome pack has lots of extras to make you feel at home. Clean, organised, nothing a problem when talking to staff. Washblock so clean and warm, a credit to the cleaning staff. Grounds/facilities well maintained, staff helpful and friendly. The park had a great feel about it; the kids loved the playground and open spaces. Can’t say enough how much we enjoyed the visit. Close to Pooley Bridge village and all amenities, we didn’t use the car for a few days – all we needed was within walking distance. Booking for six families, the staff were really…

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ The pier at Pooley Bridge is a 15-minute walk from the site. An all-piers pass (Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Glenridding and Aira Force) costs £15.95 per adult and £9.60 per child (family tickets are also available). Web www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk Lowther Castle This spectacular ruin near Askham village really shouldn’t be missed. It houses a brilliant exhibition that tells the history of the castle. Entrance costs £8.50 for adults and £6.30 for children. Family tickets are available. Children will love to explore the ‘Lost Castle’, a wooden, scaled-down version of the original building. Web www.lowthercastle.org Pooley Bridge There are several good places to eat. I had lunch at the Crown Inn, which has a terrace overlooking the river. The service was quick and the food tasty. The Sun Inn and Pooley…

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Take in the bright lights of Hyde Park’s huge Winter Wonderland celebration (above), which encompasses fairground rides, food stalls, the Enchanted Forest of ice and snow sculptures, two circuses, an ice rink, a 60m observation wheel and much, much more. Date 22 November-6 January Web www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Christmas at Kew The folks at Kew Gardens know how to take advantage of winter’s short days, providing a spectacular light trail through the historic landscaped grounds. This festival of lights focuses on some of Kew’s best features, including the Temperate House, to create a world steeped in festive cheer. Date 22 November-5 January Web www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas-at-kew London Zoo after dark As well as all of its usual fantastic attractions, ZSL London Zoo is hosting a sparkling event this…

Hobby factory expands Hobby has nearly completed the building work at its new production hall on its main site in Rendsburg, north Germany. Costing 1.2m euros, the new hall sits alongside the existing structure and will serve, among other functions, as a reception area for front and rear panels that can be stored at the correct temperature before being used. Kabe and Coachman Swedish caravan manufacturer Kabe, which last year made an unsuccessful bid to buy Adria, has taken a 20% stake in Coachman caravans. The two companies hope to collaborate on product development and to benefit from the economies of scale that the deal will bring. Kabe currently does not export to the UK. Downtide goes British Norfolk-based caravan dealer Downtide is to become a Compass dealer – the…

Price £1264.99 (size 11) to £1465.00 (size 18) Web www.sunncamp.com Weight 43kg (size 14) Dimensions 975-1000cm (size 14) Pack size 80cm x 50cm x 50cm Access Two side doors, two angled side doors, three front doors (size 14) Selling points Large front windows, 300D Pro-Tek fabric, vertical storm pole pockets, night-visibility guylines, storm buckles and straps, rear weather poles, draught skirt with ventilation Optional extras Shaped carpet (£170), 12V electric pump (£75), annexe (£290)…

MANY CARAVANS NOW have a TV antenna installed as standard and for those that don’t, adding one is a great DIY project. Many antennas pre-date the analogue/digital switch-over back in 2012 and are still going strong, which prompts the questions, “Are TV antennas worth upgrading?” and “What should I look for when buying a new TV aerial?” Like so many technical elements these days, antennas come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In this article, I will outline some TV aerial basics, point out the differences between common TV aerials, and offer some tips for maintaining perfect TV reception when you are staying in your caravan. The whole package The antenna system is made up of three main components and is not just the bit that you can see…

LUNAR’S LEXON RANGE, when launched in 1995, was an early 7ft 6in wide tourer that went almost unnoticed and was restricted to just a few models. Now, that width has become the norm, and the Lexon has rather lost its selling point. But slotting between the Quasar and Clubman ranges, it offered the best of both worlds, being spacious and lightweight. We found a rather fine example of a 2014 Lexon 540 on the forecourt at Yorkshire Coast Caravans. In 2014, the Lexon came with good kit, including ATC, alarm system, microwave, CD/radio and Alde heating. It also had smart new decals and flush-fitting windows. The range became a firm favourite with dealers for specials, adding more spec. Lexon is one of Lunar’s top choices for buyers looking for an…

Awnings Porch Trio Sport, Trio Mini, £200 ono, little used, good condition, alloy frame, with curtains. Mr Cocksedge, Wigston (07932 772053) Blue Ventura Marlin with floor, plus little used Ventura annex to match, £275 ono, buyer to collect. Mr Wootton, Mow Cop (01782 522154) Kampa Rally Pro 260 x 250 porch, good condition, inc Monsoon poles. Price on application. Buyer collects. Mr Armstrong, Birtley (07443 859910 or 0191 4104148) Awning >850cm Kampa Fiesta Air Pro 350 with canopy, plus Kampa fitted carpet, roof lining, hanging organiser, skirt and limpet wheel arch cover, rear upright poles, £450, used twice. Mr Baker, Bristol (01275 373034) Bradcot Aspire Air 390, charcoal, pump and poles, brand new, only used once, £900 new, only £500. Will possibly deliver. Mr Lucock, Shipston on Stour (07980 799146)…