My 2010 Lunar Clubman SI came with the shocks already fitted. However, early this year, I decided to have a look at them and found they were very rusty; I presumed that after 14 years of fairly regular use, they m8ght be past it, so I ordered a new set of Alko shocks (red cover). I fitted them in the drive without removing the wheel, just jacked the van up a bit and put an axle stand under the axle and steadies down. It was very easy, took about 30 minutes a side to change, including jacking removing bolts and torquing new shock mountings. Well worth doing. I, too, felt a slight improvement over the old shocks.
Brilliant, the problem I hade was limited space on muddy ground. They have made such a massive difference to my towing as my Qashqai is at it's max tow weight. Adding spring savers to the car has also prevented bottoming out. Its great that your shocks are making a difference.
A year late, but we just bought this based on your review and others of course, just wanted to thank you for putting this up. Now I am having to chase around for the side panels as they are out of stock at Dometic, can confirm the gauge does not work, will be using my double pump that I already have, pumps on the up and downward stroke and can suck the air out too. Did you do a video on repacking it and getting the air out and fitting in the bag with the pump as it came? 🤣 Oh and thks for the twisted strap tip, 25+ years of awning swearing and hadn't twigged that one.
It's a bugger to get back in the bag since Dometic stopped providing over sized bags. You don't need a gauge, just touch stiff and leave room for air expansion in the summer. I'll do a folding video when I take it off a Brighton in four weeks. Ours held up brilliantly in france in rain, wind, and 35C. 10 minutes to get up now and 20 to put away.
We had TWO Kampa 330 explode on us after just a couple season summer only infrequent use - around 10 weeks over the year. Inner bag exploded ripping both the bag shroud and splitting the awning canvas beyond repair. Got no sense from Kampa when I explained 9 psi is too high with higher ambient temperature. (Boyles Law (?) pressure will rise in proportion to ambient temperature where volume remains constant.) Kampa tech didn't appear to understand this and were unable to advise on pressure testing and rating. I now never exceed 7 psi unless it is extremely cold ambient temperature. Only advice from Kampa was to fit their sunshade over the inflated awning to protect it from the sun!
After three years debating we finally booked and stayed at Run Cottage in 2023. The good points are its level in two separate paddock areas and a shop nearby and It’s adult only which is good. Now the not so good points now. We had a hard standing serviced pitch in the furthest section and the hard surface was one of the worst I’ve encountered as it was similar to course crushed tarmac with so much black dust our caravan floor got filthy. We were disappointed with the main facilities block, we rate at 3 stars as they are very dated. A second facility block is in the furthest section and is very good and modern but doesn’t have showers in it, only basins and wc. TV reception is non existent however the owners will rent you SAT box for £2.50 a night which I reluctantly paid for. Why can’t they install TV booster like CAMC and other sites often do. Wi-Fi available and you have to pay a third party company. I refuse to pay for this as it’s too damned expensive. Again many sites these days offer free Wi-Fi as part of the package. In summary Run Cottage is ok but not great. Would I return, No not any time soon.
This is the 2nd fully serviced lovely CL I’ve seen shared in 24 hours, I think we’ll have to explore more of them next year. £30 isn’t too bad these days.
Can I ask how you are getting on with the max? I’ve just had a few scary moments down narrow lanes and realised I really need to get a new Nav system. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
Hi Andy, it was perfect in France but we have been down some narrow roads in the UK. Absolutely no height issues at all. I think that if the road is wide enough in one direction, it will use it if there isn't an alternative.
Hi I'm new to this just got a caravan. If you're caravan was in the same position as the car ,what would have been the impact on the canopy. Great video cheers
Hi there. The car isn't blocking the wind so no difference. In my update video I'm mention the the poles for the side panels make the difference in high winds as they support the front corners of the canopy. I would highly recommend getting the poles even if you don't want to use side panels.
I use one of these and you’re right, definitely a two man job. I use a 57 mm bolster chisel I create a channel in the ground to allow the upright spikes to fit in without having to hit the fittings. The length of the channel gives lateral movement to adjust the uprights. Makes life easier if the grounds hard.
I’ve been contemplating as to whether or not to purchase the same canopy as you have, it is the cost that was putting me off. Having seen your original video and this one I will be getting one. Cheers, Mike
Hi Mark. It's normal with the Dometic pumps. My pump is the same now. I have found that as soon as you get resistance, you're good to go and this prevents pumping in too much air, which is important when it's sunny weather.
good video just got this canopy on Monday of this week and ordered the side walls last night as you say you can have it as awning or sun canopy just what we wanted.cheers
Hi Aidan, I honestly believe that the standard canopy is good enough as long as you can get the side panels. Having the sides give you the protection needed in the wind. Spring and Autumn can be windy so you need the extra support. If you go abroad, you need the all season as the UVA affect the fabric. 😁
Such a good video - the storm is epic. we have been toying with awning for a while but still joy overly convinced - This gives me a great alternative particularly as we are heading to Europe next year for a few weeks. Much more affordable option.
