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October 11th 11, 03:52 PM
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Hi all
I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Thanks in advance 
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October 11th 11, 04:06 PM
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"polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David
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October 11th 11, 04:10 PM
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"David" wrote in message ... "polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Reading you post again do you not already have a clamp? I thought most if not all companies would require a clamp fitted when not attached to car. Regards David
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October 11th 11, 04:12 PM
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On 11/10/2011 17:06, David wrote:
"polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David Agree with David. I had a similar condition imposed which means that when driving unaccompanied you 'should' fit the wheel clamp on garage forecourts when going to pay. They wouldn't agree to any change so I concluded that they didn't want my business. Go elsewhere!
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October 11th 11, 05:09 PM
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"Dougal" DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk wrote in message ... On 11/10/2011 17:06, David wrote: "polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David Agree with David. I had a similar condition imposed which means that when driving unaccompanied you 'should' fit the wheel clamp on garage forecourts when going to pay. They wouldn't agree to any change so I concluded that they didn't want my business. Go elsewhere! At the moment my insurance company I am with now, insist on a hitchlock, or wheel clamp But I have fell out with them over another matter and I am in the process of changing all my insurances with them as they come up for renewal, and with the adition of a wheel clamp, it will still be £40 cheaper. so if it says "165R13" have I got 13" wheel rims? Thanks
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October 11th 11, 05:14 PM
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polly filler said the following on 11/10/2011 18:09:
At the moment my insurance company I am with now, insist on a hitchlock, or wheel clamp But I have fell out with them over another matter and I am in the process of changing all my insurances with them as they come up for renewal, and with the adition of a wheel clamp, it will still be £40 cheaper. so if it says "165R13" have I got 13" wheel rims? Thanks The clue is in the numbers
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October 11th 11, 05:14 PM
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On 11/10/2011 18:09, polly filler wrote:
"Dougal" DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk wrote in message ... On 11/10/2011 17:06, David wrote: "polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David Agree with David. I had a similar condition imposed which means that when driving unaccompanied you 'should' fit the wheel clamp on garage forecourts when going to pay. They wouldn't agree to any change so I concluded that they didn't want my business. Go elsewhere! At the moment my insurance company I am with now, insist on a hitchlock, or wheel clamp But I have fell out with them over another matter and I am in the process of changing all my insurances with them as they come up for renewal, and with the adition of a wheel clamp, it will still be £40 cheaper. so if it says "165R13" have I got 13" wheel rims? Thanks Yes!
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October 11th 11, 06:02 PM
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In message , polly
filler writes "Dougal" DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk wrote in message ... On 11/10/2011 17:06, David wrote: "polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David Agree with David. I had a similar condition imposed which means that when driving unaccompanied you 'should' fit the wheel clamp on garage forecourts when going to pay. They wouldn't agree to any change so I concluded that they didn't want my business. Go elsewhere! At the moment my insurance company I am with now, insist on a hitchlock, or wheel clamp But I have fell out with them over another matter and I am in the process of changing all my insurances with them as they come up for renewal, and with the adition of a wheel clamp, it will still be £40 cheaper. so if it says "165R13" have I got 13" wheel rims? Thanks Yes, the "13" refers to the rim diameter. Wheel clamps are usually adjustable to fit a wide range of wheel sizes. I have a twin axle so my insurance stipulates 2 clamps, one on a wheel on each axle. The hitch can be easily clamped on to the car. I would only do this when stationary, I don't think it's wise when travelling. When sited I have 2 wheel clamps, one hitch lock and 2 rear corner steady locks - oh and an alarm which covers when unoccupied. You've now prompted me to go and read the small print. A new amendment this year states; "Exclusion Theft of a touring van when unattended or unattached unless secured by a wheel lock." Is it "unattended" if I go to pay at a filling station? I suppose it would be if say I went into the services for an hour for a meal. I suppose they have found generally hitch locks to be not very secure (although mine is) and therefore insist on wheel lock. Theft from motorway service stations is not unknown. Maybe it's on the increase. -- hugh
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October 11th 11, 06:18 PM
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"polly filler" schreef in bericht
... Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. There's more to read on the sides of your tires. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code Now you know everything, Gerard
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October 11th 11, 07:18 PM
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On 11/10/2011 19:02, hugh wrote:
In message , polly filler writes "Dougal" DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk wrote in message ... On 11/10/2011 17:06, David wrote: "polly filler" wrote in message ... Hi all I am just changing insurance companies, and to comply with the new company rules which states that when left unattended, attached to the car, the caravan should have a wheel clamp attached. In my handbook it states that the whels are "165R13" Does this mean that I have 13" wheels on my van? I need to know for the size of the wheel clamp I need to get. Unrealistic condition for me, I would get a better company. Regards David Agree with David. I had a similar condition imposed which means that when driving unaccompanied you 'should' fit the wheel clamp on garage forecourts when going to pay. They wouldn't agree to any change so I concluded that they didn't want my business. Go elsewhere! At the moment my insurance company I am with now, insist on a hitchlock, or wheel clamp But I have fell out with them over another matter and I am in the process of changing all my insurances with them as they come up for renewal, and with the adition of a wheel clamp, it will still be £40 cheaper. so if it says "165R13" have I got 13" wheel rims? Thanks Yes, the "13" refers to the rim diameter. Wheel clamps are usually adjustable to fit a wide range of wheel sizes. I have a twin axle so my insurance stipulates 2 clamps, one on a wheel on each axle. The hitch can be easily clamped on to the car. I would only do this when stationary, I don't think it's wise when travelling. When sited I have 2 wheel clamps, one hitch lock and 2 rear corner steady locks - oh and an alarm which covers when unoccupied. You've now prompted me to go and read the small print. A new amendment this year states; "Exclusion Theft of a touring van when unattended or unattached unless secured by a wheel lock." Is it "unattended" if I go to pay at a filling station? Even when pressed, my lot insisted that this was 'unattended'. I suppose it would be if say I went into the services for an hour for a meal. I suppose they have found generally hitch locks to be not very secure (although mine is) and therefore insist on wheel lock. Theft from motorway service stations is not unknown. Maybe it's on the increase.
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