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D.I.Y.

June 2008
Make a satellite receiver for £75 - Pt2

May 2008
Using WiFi in a caravan
Make a satellite receiver for £75 - Pt1
Fitting Al-Ko's ATC unit

April 2008
Free a sticky jockey wheel

March 2008
Retensioning a Remis blind

February 2008
Replacing plastic strip in an awning channel
Replacing faulty microswitch in Whale Elegance, Elite or Reich tap
Superfix: Broken water socket cover, removing a 'ding' in an awning channel, replacing a key barrel, freeing tight steady, servicing leaf spring stabiliser, replacing breakaway cable, replacing pads in AL-KO AKS hitch/stabiliser.

January 2008
Coat Hanger Retainer

December 2007
Replacing damaged washbasin
Installing a CD/Radio
Fit a retractible step

Awards Issue 2007
Replace float arm in a Thetford C200 holding tank
Connection problems in 12S plug

November 2007
Cupboard lighting
Fixing broken awning rail

October 2007
Replace a fridge door

September 2007
Changing the lipseal of a Thetford C-200 holding tank
Towing gear check up

August 2007
Fitting a water filter

July 2007
Fitting LED ceiling lights
Safer towing
European style electical connection

June 2007
Fitting a Thetford bench cassette toilet
Looking after your tyres

May 2007
Fitting an exterior light

April 2007
Add a second leisure battery

March 2007
Renovating a budget van: ABI Marauder 400D; ABI Award Daystar; Avondale Perle Olympus
Dealing with damp 2

February 2007
Renovating a budget van: CI Sprite Major; ABI Monza 1000; Vanroyce 365/2
Dealing with damp 1

January 2007
Renovating a budget van: Avondale Leda Malvern; Elddis Shamal XL; Swift Challenger 510SE
Winter storage

Awards issue 2006
Renovating a budget van: Lunar Clubman 475EK; ABI Ace Rallyman Ghia; Swift Challenger 510SE

December 2006
Renovating a budget van: ABI Marauder 450/5 MK11; Mardon Classique 390/2; Abbey GT 215
Benefits and fittings for BP Gas Light

November 2006
Basic 12v projects

October 2006
Fit RYD's Live/Neutral Changeover unit

September 2006
Fit a Vision Plus Electonic Radio Antenna

August 2006
Troubleshooting - quick fixes on site
Fit curly cables

July 2006
How to choose and use a jack
Install shock absorbers

June 2006
Q&A with John Parsons

May 2006
Money-saving tips

April 2006
Add an extra 240v socket

March 2006
Feature on caravan breakers

February 2006
Choosing a towbar - and a fitter

January 2006
DIY van puller

Awards Issue 2005
Fitting an awning heater

December 2005
New pads for the AKS 3004 stabiliser Retro-fit handle for AKS2004/3004 stabiliser

November 2005
Fitting an AL-KO stabiliser
Fitting new pads to an AKS stabiliser

October 2005
Fitting spotlights

September 2005
DIY Q&A

August 2005
Checking your electrics

July 2005
Cleaning your water system

June 2005
Fitting a fuse control unit

May 2005
Making a reverse polarity lead
Choosing/erecting an awning

April 2005
How to check a caravan's noseweight

March 2005
How to change a toilet lipseal

February 2005
Fit a TV aerial socket and signal booster
Caravan servicing

January 2005
n/a

Awards 2004
Superchips - improving your car's engine performance

December 2004
Change a tap microswitch

November 2004
Greasing a caravan chassis
Give your van a thorough wash

October 2004
Changing a water filter
All about tyres

September 2004
How to level your caravan
Converting your car to LPG

August 2004
Changing a caravan wheel
Caravan stability and towing dynamics

July 2004
Replacing the awning channel plastic inserts
Test: German built LEAS stabiliser

June 2004
Fitting Whale's new Aquasmart water system
Replacing soft furnishings

May 2004
Applying a protective glaze
Fitting an Omnivent fan

April 2004
Replacing cassett blinds

March 2004
Fitting a fuseboard light

February 2004
Upgrading the kitchen taps

January 2004
How to fit a caravan mover

Awards Special Issue
Fitting an Ivra Fuse Control

December 2003
Upgrading your shower control
Prepare your van for winter storage

November 2003


October 2003
Making new cushions Fitting new RM 7271 domestic fridge

September 2003
Replacing a caravan door lock
Loading the essentials simply and safely

August 2003
How to couple a breakaway cable

July 2003
Fitting coil spring assisters
Re-seal your old caravan

June 2003
Fitting a Straightliner stabiliser

May 2003
Fixing a loose tap

April 2003
Fitting a new Mini-Heki rooflight

March 2003
Fitting an extract & light fan
Ask the experts: awning repairs

February 2003
Ask the experts: panel beaters

January 2003
Re-sealing the awning rail
How Towsafe matches your outfit

December 2002
Upgrading a Whale water pump
Security special
Solving fridge problems

November 2002
Fitting a new 12S or 12N plug
Winter: protect against damp
Winter: protect against thieves

October 2002
Tidying up the wiring to the battery

September 2002
Cleaning a diaphragm water pump
Ensure your drains run away
Car and mainenance of stabilisers

August 2002
Rejuvenating GRP panels
Keeping your leisure battery on top form

July 2002
Caravan security - the fight againsst caravan theft
How to fit a Cancept Kel alarm

June 2002
How to fit a gas regulator
How to handle reverse polarity

May 2002
Ready for Spring - get your van in tip-top shape
Weekend workshop - fit a radio aerial

April 2002
Step by step - Changing a wheel
Fitting a stereo radio/CD player

March 2002
n/a

Febuary 2002
Fitting a Truma Ultrastore gas or electric water heater

January 2002
Fitting a Defen-Door security device
Fitting Kapitall stready locks

December 2001
The MAD suspension system, fitting a Thetford CW toilet
Product evaluation - Caraviews Televisual rear-view system
Weekend workshop - fitting Kapitall steady locks

November 2001
Making 12v connections
Rplacing a battery charger

October 2001
Wiring a 12s Plug
Invisible panel repair

September 2001
How one reader constructed his own inboard tank

August 2001
Replacing the lipseal on a cassette toilet

July 2001
How to grease up

June 2001
n/a

May 2001
New upholstery and carpets
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)
Technofile - water systems

April 2001
Flyscreens and blinds (Project 2000 tourer makeover)

March 2001
Fitting a new washbasin and taps
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)
Upgrade your old Carve (now Truma)

February 2001
Fitting a Thetford C-200 CS swivel toilet
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)
NEW: We set the record straight on sealants

January 2001
How to fit a new sink and cooker in your caravan
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

December 2000
Refurbish the kitchen in your secondhand van
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

November 2000
Getting the mains lights up and running
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

October 2000
Fitting a fridge (Project 2000 tourer makeover)

September 2000
Fitting a Stable Mate caravan steady
Mains/12v connection and fitting a battery box
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

August 2000
Installing gas/electric hot water system
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

July 2000
Installing mains electricity
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

June 2000
Used tourer check-over
(Project 2000 tourer makeover)

April 2000
Fitting a gas cylinder level indicator

March 2000
Fitting a dedicated TV aerial

February 2000
Improving the waste outlet

January 2000
Fitting a courtesy light

December 1999
Fitting steady locks

November 1999
Electric sockets

October 1999
Fitting a Heki rooflight

September 1999
Reversing lights
August 1999
Fitting a Truma Triomatic gas changeover unit

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