I wondered if people take extra caution when driving on say, narrow country roads which have trees at the side. Is there a danger that the caravan could get damaged by branches? Is it something I need to be wary of? Although I wouldn't want to drive too far out, as the risk of hitting oncoming traffic would definitely be…
Hi all, We have just bought out first caravan and all home safely. Just trying everything out but notice the 3 pin sockets only work with the electric hook up but not on the leisure battery, is this right, or are we missing something? Any help will be gratefully received. Many thanks Andy
I’m new to motorhoming and looking for a bit of experienced advice. I’m buying an Autosleeper Broadway which has factory fitted fiamma rails, but I want to have a Thule lockable bike rack fitted. Dealer says it’s not possible as the Thule won’t fit the fiamma rails but I think he just wants to fit the fiamma because he has…
We have booked our Bailey motorhome in for it's first habitation service. We have just been informed that they will need the van for a week. Is this other people's experiences?
We recently got a new caravan, and I'm picking up various nuggets of useful information. Like leaving the brake off for long term parking. I know there are some beginners guides here on this site which are useful, but what your top tips or 'gotchas' for caravanning? Things that you wish someone had told you when you…
Hi I'm new to caravanning and have just bought a Bailey caravan. I've not used it yet but am hoping to go away this weekend for our first trip. I've a new 110 ah leisure battery which I've charged at home before installing in the van. I've noticed that when I turn on the lights inside the van the voltage displayed on the…
I wonder if any seasoned caravanners could offer their top tips to a newbie to caravanning? Background to request isv- we are looking for a 2 berth 6 metre length caravan with a budget around 12 - 15k - would we have more choice price wise private or from your experience are dealers better given warranty? We will also need…
Hi everyone, Having just bought a newer secondhand caravan for my parents (2010 Coachman Wanderer Lux) I am now pondering the question of whether to tow or not! At the moment I do not have a car capable of towing the Coachman so it would mean upgrading, another significant expense, but we are lucky enough to have the 'van…
Hi - we are just beginning to think about which vans would suit us best. we have a 4yr old, 2yr old and a baby 5months. we want to start around the end of this year ready for a full year next year. I’d plan to keep the first van for 3yrs+ or so. I see that there are triple bunks on the market but also twin bunks - we don’t…
Howdy, thanks for the add. Total newbie to Motorhomes and looking for some opinions on what would make a suitable motor home to act as a taxi between Cleethorpes and Corfu. My situation is as follows: 1) Buying a property in Corfu which should hopefully complete by end of year. Near Paleokastritsa. 1.5 acres with plenty…
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