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Caradan, Bolsover (2026)

01/10/2026

Sometimes you just can’t nip down to the local motorhome spares shop and pick up parts for the older models… so you have to get creative!

Take this 90s Auto-Sleeper, for example.

The water tank mounting hardware had badly corroded, the straps had rotted away, the J-bolts were seized solid, and the wooden base had seen much better days. In fact, the tank was holding on with little more than hope and a prayer!

We built a brand-new wooden base using fully treated Class 3 plywood, and worked alongside the fantastic team at M & J Products, a precision engineering firm who manufactured us a set of brand-new, uprated mounting straps.

We also sourced all the new mounting hardware from a specialist online fixings supplier, and brought everything together to create a strong, secure mounting system that should stand the test of time. 💪

Now that water tank can be filled right to the brim without the worry of it overtaking you on the M1! 😎

We absolutely love working with other businesses and specialists who can help us find solutions when the usual off-the-shelf parts just aren’t available.

Older motorhome? Unusual problem? Hard-to-find parts?
That’s exactly the sort of challenge we enjoy. 🔧💪

M and J Products Limited

01/10/2026

another before and after on a failed axle , the tyres had just started rubbing the inner arch on this one and the caravan was not towing how it should , customer stating it was bouncing/rigid and shunting the caravan over bumps etc, its now been fully upgraded/ refurbished , new tyres fitted and tows like a dream once again.

its definitely something to look out for , particularly on swift/sprite and Bailey caravans .

22/09/2026

Emove 315 Twin/single axle motor mover supplied and fitted with a 5 year unlimited parts and labour warranty .

with a safe working load of 3500kg on the flat and capable of a 2100kg operating load at 18% incline this does not struggle even with the biggest , heaviest caravans out there .

it only weighs in at 33kg too so all around pretty impressive.

even more impressive is these are supplied and fitted at your choice of location for less than £1200 !!

15/09/2026

🔥 GAS! 🔥

Just because everything appears to be working doesn’t necessarily mean it’s working safely.

During carbon monoxide testing on this particular service, we found that one of the hob burners was producing some considerably curious combustion! 😬

The cause? A slightly blocked gas jet.

It’s easy to underestimate how small these jets actually are — the opening that feeds the hob is around the size of a pin hole, so it doesn’t take much dirt or debris to start affecting the burner and the way it burns.

I even tried to get a picture of the obstruction, but as you can imagine, something that tiny isn’t exactly easy to photograph!

Thankfully, this one was a simple fix: the jet was cleaned, refitted and the appliance retested.

The result? 🔥 A clean, efficient and safe flame, with a CO reading of 0 parts per million. ✅

So, do you know the signs of a problem with your gas flame?

⚠️ Weak flames
⚠️ Flickering flames
⚠️ Yellow or orange-tipped flames
⚠️ Anything that looks noticeably different from normal

These can all be signs that something isn’t quite right.

A correctly burning gas appliance should generally produce a steady blue flame.

It’s a good reminder that gas appliances can appear to be working perfectly while still having an underlying issue — which is why proper servicing and combustion testing are so important.

Gas safety isn’t just about whether it works. It’s about whether it works safely. 🔧🔥

15/09/2026

Another Axle job completed! 🔧

During the service, we found that the axle rubbers had compressed, allowing the swing arm to sit considerably higher than it should. This had caused some slight, repairable damage to the inner arch lining.

Thankfully, it was caught in good time before any further damage could occur.

The axle has now been restored to the correct position, with the caravan sitting exactly as it should. This will not only improve the ride height but also make for a much smoother and more comfortable towing experience.

Another job done and another caravan back on the road looking and towing as it should! 🚐👌

15/08/2026

Just a quick courtesy announcement regarding outstanding invoices.

At the moment, there is over £1,000 in unpaid invoices across the business. While some of these are for relatively small amounts, they soon add up and have a real impact on a small business like mine.

Just to clarify, the parts I fit and supply aren’t being funded by a large company — they’re paid for directly out of my own pocket. I’ve also started using Square invoicing to make things as easy as possible for everyone, including the option to pay by Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit or credit card. There is a processing cost to me for this service, which I don’t pass on to customers.

I appreciate that some invoices are due to be paid today or over the weekend, and that’s absolutely fine. However, there are also a few outstanding invoices dating back as far as May, so I’d really appreciate these being brought up to date.

If you’re unable to pay an invoice immediately, there’s no problem at all — just drop me a message and let me know when you expect to be able to pay, rather than leaving it outstanding with no communication.

As a small business, I work hard to keep my prices fair and provide a good service. Keeping a significant amount of money tied up in unpaid invoices makes an already demanding business much more difficult to run.

Thanks very much for your understanding and continued support — it genuinely is appreciated. 👍

14/08/2026

🔧 Axle refurbishment on this Buccaneer

This one came in with an issue where one side of the axle had started to slide out of the outer frame. This had left one wheel sitting noticeably further out than the other three, causing it to catch on the wheel spat and, more importantly, meaning the caravan wasn’t running true when being towed.

The axle was removed and given a complete strip-down and refurbishment, getting everything back where it should be and ensuring the caravan is running correctly and safely again.

While it was with us, we also carried out a full service, replaced a leaking gas pipe and took care of a few other minor maintenance.
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📅 A quick update on availability

I’ve done my absolute best this month to get around to everyone. I know some of you are still waiting for dates and availability, so please bear with me!

It’s been an absolutely manic few weeks. There have been plenty of days where I haven’t put the tools down until gone 8pm, and working in the heat we’ve been having has been horrendous at times! 🥵

I’m now off on a much-needed holiday next week, heading to Tenerife in search of some slightly cooler weather! ☀️✈️🤣

That said, I’ll still be doing my best to get dates sent out when I’m sat by the pool 🍹😂, and I’ll continue to reply to messages and queries whenever I can.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support — it really is appreciated. ❤️

Normal service will resume after a bit of sun, sea , riding motorbikes in one of my favourite places and hopefully a lot less sweating! 😂🔧

01/08/2026

big Damp job on this motorhome .full wall on the dinette area which required extensive strip down of all furnishing, belted seats , boiler , and other fittings , timber work , new seals , trims , board , basically a complete overhaul of the offside in that area , and then re boarding the overcab bed walls . complete reseal and even tidied the paintwork up a little with ALOT of polishing involved .

all in all , bringing this 20 year old motorhome back up to spec and looking brand new once again! 😎

i know many of you are awaiting dates , quotes and everything else but please bare with us , its been an incredibly busy time and we aim to get back to everyone by the end of monday .

thanks so much !

03/07/2026

next weeks hot weather ready 🧊 🥶 ❄️

06/06/2026

CARAVAN SERVICING IS A WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME!

a statement i see all to often on caravanning pages etc when the subject comes up.

well, i can explain with pictures alone , and i have 100s more of why it “IS” important…

i mean, if you think it isn’t, then id just say .. you do you, but should anything happen to your caravan , for example, damage from a blown out tyre , or it goes up in flames due to an electrical fault, or even worse when it comes to things like carbon monoxide.. just remember that your insurance probably wont cover you either , unless its serviced annually ( some state every 2 years)

having regular inspections keeps you safe , the people in and around your caravan/motorhome safe , it helps maintain value in your investment, and prevents costly repairs down the line when bigger problems arise .
it also means trouble free holidays, i mean.. who wants to get on site to find you have no hot water , the fridge doesn’t keep the b**r cold 😱 and the toilet wont flush? 🤷‍♂️

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