Newbie to caravaning

Madpink
Madpink Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited February 2018 in Introductions #1

Hi I just want to introduce myself.

i have been a camping for 6 years and now gone and brought a caravan, we picked limpet up on Saturday and love her already can't wait for our first weekend away which is in 2 weeks.

so if you have any hits and tips they would be much appreciated.

suz😜

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  • bandgirl
    bandgirl Forum Participant Posts: 440
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    edited February 2018 #2

    Hi, not sure why you haven't had any replies, but welcome. I'm guessing you're just about to embark on your first outing, so enjoy.  You might have a few challenges trying to figure out how stuff works, but other members and wardens are always ready to give advice, and show you what to do, so don't hesitate to ask.  We were all novices once laughing

  • Shuttleworths
    Shuttleworths Forum Participant Posts: 69
    edited February 2018 #3

    Hello and welcome hope you have a great time with your caravan, we are now in our third year and loving it! 

  • Hedgehurst
    Hedgehurst Forum Participant Posts: 576
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    edited February 2018 #4

    Have fun :-)

    From our long experience... being newbies last year!... I'd recommend allowing yourself to plan shorter journeys than you would without the van on the back, partly because it's tiring towing when you're still not used to it, and partly 'cos you need longer to set up and take down at first, though as a new convert after years and years of camping we do enjoy not having to fold up wet canvas when packing up!

    If you  are new to towing I'd also recommend finding a quiet Sunday morning industrial estate with an empty car park, and practise reversing into a space. We took some empty plastic containers as harmless bollards, and it was really useful.

     

  • DSB
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    edited February 2018 #5

    Only just spotted this so welcome Madpink.  Congratulations on your new caravan - do let us know how you get on with it all.

    David

  • Bellsboy
    Bellsboy Forum Participant Posts: 68
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    edited February 2018 #6

    Welcome from me too Madpink. I also appear to have missed you initial entry for some reason. I hope your travels go well and that our paths cross on a site somewhere. Let us all know how you first trip went. 

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