New to caravaning

KDHJD1
KDHJD1 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited April 2019 in Introductions #1

hello.... as I say newbie to caravaning.just got our first van looking for somewhere to go for a day out - like a big field - were we can park and practice puting our awning up and enjoy the sunshine. Any ideas appreciated 

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited April 2019 #2

    Sorry cannot help with a field, but why not book a w/end at a nearby club site as there will be plenty of enjoyment for others on site, sorry I mean help if you get into a tanglewink

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,485
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    edited April 2019 #3

    Hi and welcome to the club.  You might consider booking one night at either Wirral Country Park Site or Southport, whichever is nearer for you, and have your 'practice' on a site where you could chat to other vanners and, perhaps gain some useful help and/or information.

    Consider also doing a towing course if you're new to towing.

    Make lists smile  I keep an inventory of what's on board (handy for any possible insurance claim).  

    Don't buy every accessory in the shop.  Make do for a few trips and see how you manage and then buy what you really need.  Go for lightweight non-breakable crockery.

    Any questions - just have a browse through the discussions and post your questions in the appropriate section.

    Happy caravanning. 

  • Waffler
    Waffler Forum Participant Posts: 149
    edited April 2019 #4

    When you go out try everything works including on gas. Try the fridge on gas.Also all sockets, including any 12 volt ones. There's probably a volt meter over the door, read that when you firts open the caravan, then again after towing and sometime with a hookup. That will show that the car is charging the battery and that the mains charger works.

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