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Batlass
Batlass Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited September 2017 in Introductions #1

Hello forums, 
Myself and my partner "Batlad" have just returned from our first trip in a motorhome, it was a bit of an impulse purchase though we had been looking for the right unit within our budget, we came away from a reputable dealer in the East Scottish Borders, who specialise in conversions, with a 25 year old Talbot which is in pretty good nick.
We chose the C&MC for the access to the CL network of small quiet places, we're over 50's and don't really want family friendly, all singing & dancing Holiday Parks.
On this trip we used different sites almost every night and found the whole experience easy even though we set off before our welcome pack had arrived, necessitating the use of available Wi-Fi to search for our next rest stop. Batlad did suggest some "Off-Grid" stops but I'm not sure I'm ready to go completely "wild" yet. Do any members have any tips for this? I'm not asking for locations as such, just advice on the legality and safety of parking somewhere quiet and staying a night. There's conflicting advice all over the internet which mostly relates to Wild Camping in Scotland and not to MH use.

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  • Fisherman
    Fisherman Forum Participant Posts: 2,367
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    edited September 2017 #2

    Use common sense, just ensure privacy to the locals. Leave as if though you have not been there, no litter, waste emptying etc. My best bet would be the causeway at Tongue

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited September 2017 #3

    Batlass, please go to the 'Tips on making caravanning and touring cheaper' section and the 'How to thrive on a non EHU' thread and others in that section. Bat lad is ahead of you- You will hopefully pick up enough information to get rid of all your doubts about 'offgrid' touring- it's easy!! I've been fully off grid now for over 4 years and wouldn't go back to the umbilical cord thank you. You will need to invest in some kit like refillable gas cylinders like Gaslow or Safefill, A decently powerful Solar Panel of at least 120w. That would do for a start- you may, as you realise the potential of the new way of doing things, want to fit an inverter to drive the odd 240v appliance. If you need to know anything about off grid, there are many members on those threads that will put your mind at rest. Good luck.

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