Planning 7 months across Europe - HELP!

Bessytourer
Bessytourer Forum Participant Posts: 16
edited January 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

Hi all,

I am new to the forum, but have already started gathering loads of useful hints and tips on caravanning in Europe.

We are new to caravanning also - bought our first van last year...(Lunar Quaser 544)

However, we are planning an ambitious 7 month trip across Europe leaving this April, and need as much help and advice as you can give! Sealed

We' are me, my wife (both late 30's), and my 2 daughters (aged 9 and 6).

We have a rough route planned, covering Spain, Southern France, Corsica, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany (i.e. avoiding places would go on a 2-3 week holiday in future).

I welcome your help:

- General useful hints and tips - Things to do before I go, when we are there, and also what not to do!

- Must see places (ideally family friendly, but not necessarily!)

- Guide to the best sites, and ones to avoid.

- Help on 'Wild Camping' - advisable? Where is best / where to avoid?

- Anything else you can suggest, especially any practical advice to a relative newbie!

(note: I have the basics covered I think(!) Camping Key, ACSI, Caravn Club Europe books, Caravan / Breakdown / Travel / Car Insurance, Solar Panels)

Really look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions.



Thanks

 

Matt

 

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  • Bessytourer
    Bessytourer Forum Participant Posts: 16
    edited January 2016 #2

    Note: I have also posted this in the 'Overseas Sites & Touring' page as well to get most coverage!

    Thanks

    Matt

  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited January 2016 #3

    Two lots of answers just causes confusion!

    I suggest as a start point Google 'Motorhome...and/or...Caravanning Blogs'

    No doubt you will get lots of useful info here shortly!!

  • Qashqai66
    Qashqai66 Forum Participant Posts: 551
    edited January 2016 #4

    I would be very surprised if you can find anywhere for wild camping with a caravan and children.  I know it can be done in a motorhome as they are equipped with on board water tanks.  Even then, I cannot imagine it is easy to find WC emptying points etc.
     How would you manage your water supply in a caravan?

  • royandsharont
    royandsharont Forum Participant Posts: 735
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    edited January 2016 #5

    I think this thread should be closed and all the replies put onto the same thread in the overseas section to help Matt get all the help he needs, that is the more relevant area. Regards, Roy

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member Posts: 2,485 ✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #6

    Hello Bessytourer and welcome to Club Together.

    I am closing this thread as duplication causes confusion.  All information can be kept to the one thread in the appropriate section.

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