chriskelland

Wonder why so many are failing. Mine has the German syndrome. Due to be booked in for service, mot and Grey Gables have already agreed that it is a valid warrenty job - just. 3 years old in a month. Chris.

I have only ever used supermarket fuel in my Yeti and Fabia, with absolutely no problems at all. The only problem is with advertising and the rumour mill. All fuel regardless of source has to meet the relevant BS standard and be fit for purpose. It depends on what discount vouchers I get from the weekly shopping where I get fuel. Last week filled both my Yeti and my wife's Fabia with two 10p per litre discounts on a base price of 132.9p from the local Tesco. I have never used mainstream fuel in any of my cars without any problem, the only exception being when using an agency card. Supermarket fuel is not inferior, it meets all the BS specs. It is an education to see all the Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda tankers leaving the refinary with all the Shell and BP tankers.

The foot rules! As said yonks ago. Blue background. The only question is left or right footed!

I made my decision ages ago and it's still the same. I'll keep an eye on the thread and so where it goes.

Come back from a couple of weeks off and find 'all change' What happened to the foot? Chris.

Mmmmm, still like the copy of the foot in the brochure.I take it that the idea was to pick up on the brand image i.e. Big Foot, as in the brochure. Also just noticed that there are two feet as in a pair. Sorry this does not really do it for me. Chris.

See the advice given by the National Caravan Council in 2003, pretty much the same as from the DOT. I don't think Law (SI's) is deliberately ambiguous, just written in legalese. Chris.

I pointed out earlier that the advice or guidance that you get depends on the Ministry or department that issues it. My first thought is that the guidance you were quoted probably came from DEFRA, the Department for Rural Affairs. Given that you would be towing a substantial trailer with a live load it would seem to make sense. Chris.

About 12 months ago I tried to get these items for my then new Yeti and was told they had been withdrawn. Can't get the hard case first aid kit either. Knowing SUK they have probably changed their mind several times in the meantime. If you want a fire extinguisher, get a decent one - I fitted mine in the space at the side of the spare wheel carrier on the nearside. Chris.

Hi, Any news yet? I'm busting to get a couple. Chris.

My maps were updated on the last service free of charge. Chris.

Have to be quick! My parts man - Steve says that the 'system' only shows 17 available, I have assume that's how many in central stores, Oh and minus mine. Cost, £8.30 + VAT £10.00. Chris.

The pictogram in the fitting instructions show the bracket is fitted 70mm from the side of the swanneck socket on the right side. The bracket is described as 'Towing coupling safety lug for sidecar'. If the tow bar assembly is allready fitted Skoda reccomend that it is a garage job as it requires the removal of the rear bumper assembly. I fitted mine through the swanneck cut out. After bending the clamp (by hand) to slip it around the crossmember I used a 4 inch G clamp to close it up again to get the bolt through the bracket. The instructions give no information as to use, other than it is a safety lug for a sidecar. Make of that, what you will. Chris.

Wonder if I fit into the category of people who can't read? I am sure the problem here is the same as I found some years ago trying to research lift and tow recovery equipment. The problem is that certain areas of responsibility on transport matters can fall between 2 or more Ministers. Each, in good faith has a department issuing guidance, which may be entirely different but based on their own area of expertise. As far as I am aware these regulations were introduced as a 'Statutory Instrument' based on EU regulation, EU type approval and ‘best practice’ and also have yet to establish precedence. So as far as I am concerned continue to take advice from industry standards. Here’s the nitty gritty, I collected my 5L**** clamp today to find out all about it, what it looks like and how it fits. First impressions. Thin bit of bent metal with a bolt through it. On Yeti , it clamps around the towbar cross member. To fit it you have to bend the clamp to slide it over the cross bar, then bend it back to fit the retaining bolt. Yes, it may well work, I am not holding my breath, with all it’s faults I may well continue to loop my BC over the swan neck. One concern is that the ‘lug’ is short so as not to foul the bumper inset when the swaneck is removed and may be too short to be effective. Off to Harrogate for the ME Exhibition next week, so will report back on any problems. Chris.

Has anyone actually seen this part? Or have a picture of it? Chris.