First trip in our Coachman

DavidRose
DavidRose Forum Participant Posts: 5
edited February 2015 in Your stories #1

We returned to caravanning at the end of 2014 when we took delivery of our Coachman Festival at Glossops in Derbyshire.  They were brilliant, by the way.

We stopped overnight in their compound to sort out any issues then the next day headed off to the club site at Castleton.

A couple of issues appeared but where mostly sorted out.  The only outstanding one concerning the working of the supplemental electrics on the truck which didn't.

Having the first tow of 'Flo', as she is called, via the Snake Pass was a bit of an experience but managed OK.  Called Flo because then we can tell people we are going with the Flo.

Castleton is a beautiful place and a great site.  We visited Speedwell Cavern and Peak Cavern where they were preparing the cave entrance for a Christmas Carol Concert.  Had a wander round the town and bought some souvenirs for our grandchildren.

I had resurrected a Fiamma Caravanstore awning that we had kept for many years since our last caravan in 2005 and it worked well to keep us dry whilst boarding our home. Flo was excellent.

We would need to go back to Castleton to explore the hills and walks when we have more time.

Having arrived home via Stockport (not a nice place to tow through) we had the excitement of using the mover for the first time to get up our steep drive.  No panics.  The Powrtouch EVO worked just fine.

Now for our next trip to Newport over New Year.

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  • DavidRose
    DavidRose Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited February 2015 #2

    The images have been squashed and stretched.

  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited February 2015 #3

    David, the images in Your Stories are forced into 360X600. The nearest camera format is 16:9, so set your camera accordingly for your next Story. Meanwhile here's how your outfit should look.

  • brue
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    edited February 2015 #4

    Smile Chasncath to the rescue with pics! It's a pity this can't be sorted by the CC as it's quite an effort to do a story and add photos. Thanks DavidRose, your trip sounded good, hope the next one went well!

  • chasncath
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    edited February 2015 #5

    Smile Chasncath to the rescue with pics! It's a pity this can't be sorted by the CC as it's quite an effort to do a story and add photos. Thanks
    DavidRose, your trip sounded good, hope the next one went well!

    To see the rest of David's photos properly, click on the photo and select 'view in new tab'. Brue is right: the photos facility on 'Your Stories' is long overdue a fix.

  • Riggers
    Riggers Forum Participant Posts: 126
    edited February 2015 #6

    Glad to hear you had a good first trip and are enjoying the van.

    We have dealt with Glossop for years and have never had any issues.

    Enjoy 2015

    Riggers

  • Richard Stokell
    Richard Stokell Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited May 2015 #7

    Hi we (2 of us) are completely new to caravanning and are due to take delivery of our Avondale Argente in July From Glossop caravans. We then have a weeks holiday but are apprehensive about towing, finding the right site and setting up! Any help or advice
    appreciated!

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