looking to pitch my van on a winter site in and around Hampshire, Have been at setthorns in new forest since November but looking to move next winter, any recommendations please,
Hello everyone Im thinking of buying a used 8.7m tag axle Autotrail van. We are planning a year on the road with a big dog so want the extra space. I've already seen that storage and campsite availability is restricted due to its size but are there any motorhomers out there with similar sized vehicles who can give me some…
Hello everyone. I joined the club at this Feb NEC show hoping to get help & advice as I buy my first motorhome. I plan a year's tour of the UK with my partner and our (large) dog. Me and the dog aim to be on the road 365 days but partner still works so will join us intermittently. However we are based in greater London so…
Hi all, I am away to buy a caravan, will be towing with an Audi A6 Avant (C7) 2018 S-line, black edition, 2.0 TDI Ultra 140kW, Auto gearbox with tiptronic, so can be used as manual if required. Towing Weights (as per hand book) - With brakes on gradients up to 8% - 2000 kg, With brakes on gradients up to 12% - 1900 kg. So…
We may have to go off grid for a couple of nights on a trip. Can someone give me a rough idea on how much gas a fridge uses over two nights?
Hi Although not a newbie, we are considering buying a truma ultraflow waterline to connect to mains water on a serviced pitch in Spain. I know the water pressure can be high and wondered if any fellow caravanners could share their experiences of using the T.U.W and whether they are recommended. Previous posts on here are…
Hi all, I'm sure this question has been asked a million times before but everyone's circumstances are slightly different so here goes... My father passed away recently and left me his home. The in-laws subsequently have moved in there to be closer to the grandkids. The wife and I have also bought our first ever caravan. We…
Hello All, Just prepping our new for us caravan for summer and I've realised that I don't have a spare wheel. I'm quite surprised after reading around the internet that they don't come as standard so I'm looking for advice. The handbook states my Elddis Avante has a wheel rim of 5.5j x 14 with a tyre of 185 r14 102. It's a…
Where should the "guider" stand while directing the driver when reversing the caravan? My husband and I have this "discussion" nearly every time we have to reverse. As the rear of the caravan swings when changing direction he disappears out of view in the wing mirror, Someone once told me that the best place for the guider…
Good evening & sorry if this question has been asked before but what is the average mileage people do daily when touring the UK given that time will be spent stopping to take in the views on a scenic drive? Due to pick up our first motorhome within the next 2 weeks & planning a trip with ideas from 'Take the Slow Road' of…
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