Our first foray into caravanning

Bernard B
Bernard B Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited November 2013 in Your stories #1

On Friday 1st November we took delivery of our new caravan (second hand one but as good as new) and the following Monday headed of to the site in Moreton in Marsh.

En route the jockey wheel slipped and intermittently caught the road making a terrible noise, fortunately I realised what was happening, stooped the car, corrected the problem and continued. On arrival at the site the booking in process and advice given was great and losing no time we found a pitch, manouvered into place using the motor mover and began to set up. Water container filled and in position, waste water container in position, great so far. Then the problems began - how do I get the water from the container into the caravan?? How do I turn on the electrics? How on earth does this new fangled awning work. After about 30 minutes of playing with the awning I decided that perhaps we should forget using that and try to get it back in the box. As usual my wife had an idea "why don't you ask at the office, perhaps someone would help." What will they think??

Thankefully there was no need to worry, promptly two of the staff came to our rescue. The water connection was found lying in the kitchen sink. The awning type had not been see before so I felt a little less embarrased and within 30 minutes the awning was up, water and heater working and our St Bernard puppy being made a fuss of like never before.

We had a great stay at this site which is an excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds. We are so grateful to the fantastic staff who couldn't do enough to make our stay and experience so good.

Thank you very much - we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Bernard and Allison Brown (and Alfie)

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  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited November 2013 #2

    Lovely! Glad you got sorted and had some help, there's always someone around on caravan sites who'll lend a hand. I would be in the line up to say hello to your St Bernard puppy! Hope the next trip goes well, happy days.

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited November 2013 #3

    Watching some people put up the awning is a great spectator sport! You'll soon get used to it and run it up in minutes - until the wind starts to blow... Welcome to the world of caravanning.

  • Settermum
    Settermum Forum Participant Posts: 127
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    edited November 2013 #4

    Sounds like you had a great time Bernard, I'm well jel. We got our caravan only days before you and still haven't been away yet. Note to self............make more effort!

    Dawn.

  • Ron52
    Ron52 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited February 2014 #5

    just make the most of it and enjoy

     

  • beausangel
    beausangel Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited March 2014 #6

    we are also new to this and have just been to glasgow for our first trip. had a fab time and cant wait to go again.

  • whitty
    whitty Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited March 2014 #7

    I dont know if this is any use but I used to colour code my poles with different colour masking tape it worked for us.

  • cindty123
    cindty123 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited April 2014 #8

    Been to that site lots of times and the staff are always happy to help 

  • Malcolm Mehta
    Malcolm Mehta Forum Participant Posts: 5,660
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    edited May 2014 #9

    It's comforting to know that the staff can help with practical difficulties such as putting up an awning.

  • Alan G
    Alan G Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited May 2014 #10

    I have a BEFORE THE ROAD list of exactly what to check.

    It's free on email if anyone would like a copy.  Helped me a lot, especially after leaving steadies down on first trip, jockey wheel working loose etc.

  • ATLANTIA23
    ATLANTIA23 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited October 2014 #11

    we also had a first time like that just pitching up took ages with me (the wife!) pulling my hair out! hoorah for wardens who kindly took control. christmas pressie for my hubbie that year a caravan club course!!

  • Swifty 123
    Swifty 123 Forum Participant Posts: 100
    edited November 2014 #12

    That's the great thing about the CC, you feel there is always somewhere to turn for advice, I often use the clubs forums and have sorted many problems out with members hints and tips, I am coming into my third year of caravaning and loving it, still got
    lots to learn though, would take me all night to list my 'cock ups' scuse my French, it's all good fun though!!!!!�

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