DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
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So SWMBO and I have been thinking about buying a tin tent for a while, so taking the opportunity in a break from her studying we popped out today to look round the local caravan dealers to have a bit of a look around...
Well one thing led to another and were now the owners of a 2010 Sterling Europa 520....so this is our first outfit and the guys let us also have £500 worth of starter pack gear to get us started...
We don't pick it up for another month due to work and going away on holiday but I'm kinda looking forward to caravan holidays again....we're also on the look out for an awning too 
Cheers
Joe 07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
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TOMDOB
Member Since: 09 Dec 2010
Location: Midlands
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Well done on your purchase, I have a bradcot classic 960 ìn green if you are interested?
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| 21st Apr 2014 8:31 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Good and welcome to the tin tent brigade MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 21st Apr 2014 8:32 pm |
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DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
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Thanks guys
Before an awning I'll be swapping the N and S electrics over ready for the 13 pin connection....I'll be ordering a kit from the local main dealer tomorrow....
As far as awnings go, my old man reckons Isabella all the way.....
Looking forward to the first run out anyway..
Cheers
Joe 07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
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| 21st Apr 2014 8:39 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Nice one Joe 
Enjoy when you pick it up. A cheaper alternative to changing the electrics is an adapter that you just plug into your existing sockets and the caravan socket to the other end. About £20 I seem to remember.
Andy D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
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| 21st Apr 2014 8:58 pm |
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DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
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Hi Andy
Thanks, just had a look on the bay, they all look a bit cumbersome, wondering about changing the twin electrics to a single 13 pin socket on the existing harness.
Cheers
Joe 07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
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| 21st Apr 2014 9:01 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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I use an adaptor, works well and not as cumbersome as they look on towsure.
Bradcot awning too and seems very well made and easy to setup on our Sterling (2008/9 650 Europa) MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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| 21st Apr 2014 9:49 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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DiscoJoe90 wrote:
As far as awnings go, my old man reckons Isabella all the way.
Cheers
Joe
Spot on mine is 9 years old and like new. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
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| 22nd Apr 2014 6:26 am |
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Gareth
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The adaptors are a bit big, and I did use a zip tie to stop it flopping around when connected. But the big difference in price between adaptor, or new tow electrics for the car made my mind up.
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| 22nd Apr 2014 7:14 am |
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jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
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I have an Isabella Magnum and have to say its a cracking piece of kit!!
I did the twin to single socket change about a month ago, got mine from TLO the site sponsor, its an easy swap if not a bit dirty but well worth it , dont forget to uprate the permanent live fuse o 20A if you have ATC fitted!!
Jamie
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| 22nd Apr 2014 3:44 pm |
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DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
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Thanks for the comments guys, all appreciated...
We're off to look at a Ventura awning at the weekend.... Anyone had any dealings with them?
Really looking forward tom picking it up now and getting out
Cheers
Joe 07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
79 Series III 88 2.25
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| 22nd Apr 2014 8:19 pm |
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jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
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Ventura made by Isabella i think or same group? My old man has the pacific and its a great awning.
J
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| 22nd Apr 2014 9:27 pm |
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TOMDOB
Member Since: 09 Dec 2010
Location: Midlands
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Hi Joe
have you looked at smaller awnings? I always swore by full awnings when we had our last van, until we bought our current van last year. When we picked the van up, we were dead keen to get away so i bought a Kampa Rally 260 as a temporary measure and wouldn't bother with a full awning now. It takes minutes to put up, it's light & dries quickly which is a big bonus ad we use the van a lot in the winter. If you go for a full one, look at aluminium poles. I found it a lot easier with our bradcot. Choose wisely, theres loads to choose from
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| 22nd Apr 2014 9:46 pm |
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DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 90
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Thanks for the advice and comments guys,
We've not looked at any smaller awnings yet, we're planning a trip to Lowdhams on Saturday to see what's available and what suits our budget...
Club pack arrived today, we're really looking forward to getting away with it now, although we don't pick it up for a month 
Cheers
Joe 07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
79 Series III 88 2.25
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| 23rd Apr 2014 8:58 pm |
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