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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1927.
THE CHARM OF A CARAVAN HOLIDAY,
Facts and Figures Concerning the
Gipsy Life.
[By C. R. Lucato in The Morris Owner.]
Although the motor caravan has motorists are under the impression been with us for a number of years) that an additional tax is necessary it may truly be said that only dur-{ if a caravan is trailed. This is not ing the last five summers or so has the case. Such a charge is only it come into the prominence it un-made to commercial users and not doubtedly deserves. Its ever to the private motorist. increasing popularity is due very Another question motorists fre- largely to the tremendous strides quently ask themselves is: "How that have been made in design and do I manage about camping sites7 construction of these mobile homes May I camp anywhere I like, or do in miniature.
I have to get permission from the landowners?"
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Nowadays the tourist who fu yours the caravan can enj al- In nine instances cut of ten land- most every comfort that civilian-owners will readily accord the. tion offers, while the demise of the motorist permission to camp for a horse has removed all anxiet from single night free of charge, provid- the gipsy life. Even should he be ed he gives a definite undertaking so unfortunate as to strike un-not to leave behind any litter. It avourable weather, a caravanning is just as well to mention this point motorist is warm and dry, and, if when applying to the owner of the his expedition has been judiciously land." Farmers, whose land, of planned, surrounded by everything course, is their living, sometimes, he wants, including his favourite very properly, make a small charge books, and the ubiquitous wireless which, however, is seldom more set. Incidentally, wireless has rob than 28. or 29 6d.; after all not a bed the outdoor holiday of its sole very serious item in the exchequer previous disadvantage, a possible of two or three people." lack of amusement on wet evenings when pitched too far from a town ofgsufficient size to offer entertain-
ment.
Sylvan Delights,
It might be as well to mention, for the benefit of those who anti- cipate a holiday awheel, that a special towing bracket has to be fitted to the car before the caravan can be taken in tow. This is rea- One has to have first-hand experi- moreover, removes any danger that soumble and to be expected, and, ence of a caravan holiday to realise might acerue from a trailing vehi to the full the pleasures, and what cle on the highway. In most in- is more, the freedom such as one stances an automatic brake is link- seldom gets in our modern conven-ed with the towing attachment and tional ways of living. Free from comes into action immediately the worry about hotels, above the neces- caravan tends to over-run the car, sity for a schedule, with the entire as in descending bills, or in the country, if necessary, waiting to be event of a sudden pull-up becoming explored, the caravanning motorist necessary, as might happen at un assuredly tastes for a short spell the expected cross-roads. arcadian happiness only known to our Arian forefathers and the older of gipsies.
Thus the
brakes of the car are subject to no additional atrain by virtue of the added weight.
Fitting The Towing Bracket.
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During a fourteen-day trip hef may comfortably cover 1,500 miles, running half the day only and de- voting the rest to happy hours in ally organised to deal with the fit- The hiring companies are natur- the sunshine, or, if he so desires, ting of a towing bracket. Fitments in any of the more regular holiday for all types and models of cars are pursuits at seaside towns." It is kept in stock, and where a popular always a simple matter to slip the car such as a Morris is concerned, caravan and run twenty or thirty even though its arrival at the depot miles with the car in search of more is unexpected, it is but seldom sophisticated amusement when necessary to lose more than an hour momentarily, the delights of the and a half in having the towing simple life are not appreciated to bracket fitted to the car, and fre- the full.
quently the entire process of at A certain amount of misappre-tachment is" completed and the' hension appears to exist as to the motorist dispatched much, cost of a caravan trip. As a mat- quickly, especially when he has been ter of fact a caravan holiday for able to forecast his arrival at the only two people costs less, as re-depot more or less punctually, as pards living, accommodation and should usually be the case. food, than a holiday spent in a second-rate boarding house on the const in the more extortionate sea- sons of the year.
Although the majority of motor- The Holiday Caravan Co. Ltd., Bainton Road,ists will much prefer to hire a cara- Oxford, for instance, will lend a van, it is just as well to point out fully equipped caravan mensuring that the cost is comparatively low 8 ft. long, having accommodation to buy the vehicle outright. Cara- for three people, for £4 15s. a week vans for two people can be purchas- if taken for two weeks, or 24 58.ed for sums in the neighbourhood for three weeks. The only other of £100 or £150, and since they are cost to be reckoned in the holiday constructed to be kept in the open is that for petrol, oil and general there is no need for a heavy stor running expenses of a car, which are charge. A farmer, for instance, any motorist would probably have should be pleased to stand it on his in any case, if he took his car away writer knows of a concrete example land for £2 or £3 a year, and the with him on a holiday.
where a charge of only 25s. is made. The caravan thus to some extent becomes a miniature country house, and may be visited when there is insufficient time to go a-touring.
No Tax.
A little point it might be useful to clear up concerns the tax. Many
RADIATOR CARE.
Constant Attention .Needed.
[By Israel Klein.]
Not Expensive to Buy.
the evaporation from excessive heat, and secondly because the automobile is driven more at this time of year.
If the car is taken for a long trip, and hits hilly or mountainous territory, the cooling system needs even closer attention. Especially does it require filling often, if low gear is used often on long hill climbs.
The long, hot drives of summer. Then the radiator boils easily create a heavy demand on the cool-land water evaporates fast. ing system. Therefore, this must There are water stations at be clear and in good shape before spots along many long hills, for the a long trip is started.
The important part of the cool-cooling system with fresh water. express purpose of refilling the ing system that requires attention They shouldn't be passed up. is the radiator.
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Flushing is the first thing to be
If the car is taken up high mountains, to heights of 6,000 feet done to the radiator. The stop- cock below is opened and the water or more, the rarified atmosphere causes the water in the cooling drained. Most often, the stop- cock is clogged with rust or dirt. system to boil sooner than it would This is pried loose by pushing a
on low ground.
match-stick through the opening. That means more refilling, at After the first water is drained, shorter intervals. There's no the stop-cock should be kept open need to worry when this happens, while fresh water is poured slowly because the engine isn't so hot as through it.
to cause trouble. But it is "best
It is best, to keep the engine to stop at the first water Davis and running slowly, so that the pump fill up, or at least to allow the may force the clean water through (water to cool a bit. the entire system, and..thus help
clean out the water jackets as well After a long tour, where con- as the radiator. !
stant refilling has been necessary, The water is kept flushing it is good practice to flush the through, until it comes out per-radiator again, refill and look for fectly clean at the bottom. Then any leaks that might have been the stop-cock is closed and the sprung. radiator Alled with its regular aupply of fresh water.
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Leaks should always be solder-
ed. Any kind, of filling solution intended to stop leaks eventually
The radiator needs a drink-more clogs the radiator and, impedes often in summer, first because of the cooling system.
OLDSMOBILE 6-CYLINDER MOTOR CARS.
110-4-inch wheelbase-30 x 5.25 Ballon Tyres-six 2-a- inch x 4-4-inch cylinders-19.84 horsepower (RA.C. Rating) -L-head engine-crankcase ventilation (dual air cleaning and oil filter)only. 3 to 4 oll changes a year-four-wheel brakes harmonic balancer-two-way cooling-three-way pressure lubri→ cation-honed cylinders-high velocity, hot section manifold- double valve springs-silent timing chain-full-automatic spark-thermostatic charging control-balloon geared steering. -double offset, low gravity frame-easy shift transmission--twin- beam headlights, controlled from steering wheel-Duco finish beauty of line-and many other features of demonstrated worth. This entirely new Model Oldsmobile will be available in the following types:
Series E Model 30 Series E Model 30 Series E Model 30 Series E Model 30 Series E Model 30
5-seater Standard Touring 5-scater De Luxe Touring 5-seater Standard Coach 5-seater Standard Sedan 5-seater De Luxe Sedan
The first shipment of the Touring Cars due to arrive in August has been sold. Of the second shipment of six. due in September, three have already been sold. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation.
THE GREATEST BUICK EVER BUILT.
Series 116 is powered with the famous Buick Valve-in-head 60 horsepower triple-scaled engine. The bore of this motor is 3-4-inch-stroke 4-4-inch-R.A.C., Rating 23.44 horsepower. Series 120 and 128 are powered with the famous Buick Valve- in-head 75 horsepower triple-sealed engine. The bore of this motor is 3-2-inch-stroke 4-4-inch-R.A.C. Rating 29.40 horse- power.
These 1928 model Buicks will be available in the the following types:
Series 115 Model 20 5-seater 2-door Sedan Series 115 Model 24 Series 115 Model 25 Series 115 Model 27 Series 115 Model 28 Series 120 Model 40 Series 120 Model 47 Series 128 Model 49
4-euter Sport Roadster 5-seater Sport Touring 5-seater 4-door Sedan 4-seater Coupe 5-seater 2-door Sedan 5-seater 4-door Sedan 7-seater Touring
Series 128 Model 50 7-seater Sedan Series 128 Model 50L 7-seater Limousine Sedan Series 128 Model 54 4-scater Sport Roadster Series 128 Model: 55 5-seater Sport Touring
Vibrationless beyond belief that is the outstanding fact about the Greatest, Buick Ever Built. Here, at last, is trans- portation in which you forget the vehicle and experience only the delight of smooth effortless travel. All models have four- wheel brakes-Balloon Tyres-controllable beam headlights, with control switch on top of steering wheel-air cleaner-oil filter -fuel strainer-crankcase vacuum ventilator-automatic wind- screen wiper-jack-high pressure grease gun-tool kit- tyre pump-transmission lock-cowl or windscreen ventilator rear vision mirror-indirectly lighted instrument panel--as well as numerous other valuable and distinctive features.
Of our first shipment of aix of these 1928 Buicks, due to arrive in September, three have already been sold. Orders will necessarily have to be filled strictly in rotation.
G.M.C.-THE MODERN TRUCK.
This entirely new line of General Motors (GM.C.) Trucks is powered by the famous 6-cylinder Buick Valve-in-head engine. This is in every sense of the word a modern truck-designed for modern traffic. These trucks are available in the following chassis types:
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1-ton Model T-20-6-cylinder:
132-inch wheelbase 23.44 horsepower-
2-ton Model T-40-6-cylinder:
136-inch wheelbase 29,40 horsepower 150-inch wheelbase 29.40 horsepower 162-inch wheelbase 29.40 horsepower.
2-ton Model T-50-6-cylinder:
136-inch wheelbase 29.40 horsepower 150-inch wheelbase 29.40 horsepower 162-inch wheelbase 29.40 horsepower
These G.M.C. Trucks are supreme in flexibility and in en- durance. Equally remarkable is the low price which is only possible because of the tremendous volume of General. Motors Production. General Motors (G.M.C.) Trucks and Tractors are also available in heavy duty types, the capacities of which range from 2% to 15 tons.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
Telephone Central 1246 or 1247.
83 WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD
HAPPY VALLEY.