I'm a rookie

Jon dingle
Jon dingle Forum Participant Posts: 5
edited July 2019 in Introductions #1

Hi everyone, I am a rookie and spent many years not being very happy with caravans as i was a long distance lorry driver, As i see things now i was wrong, in my younger years trying to earn  a living and pay my bills with a young family caravans where just making my job hard, Now i'v come to realise all the places i have driven that had outstanding views and scenery i just drove through or past them, Now in a different frame of mind and just accepting that most of the roads are terrible so get use to it we are going to take our time and view some of the areas i have drove through, So i do apologise if i'v made your ears burn in the past, 

   I had to think long and hard with the choice of vehicle to pull a caravan, and also not wanting to spend to much until i get a bit more pro at Caravanning i think we are happy with our choice and are looking forward to our 1st venture next month. using a Kia Sorento and a Bailey Pageant 

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

    Welcome to CT and the lifestyle enjoy your "slower?" life there is plenty of assistance if needed on here smile

    Ps what caravan and tug have you got ?

    Pps does that mean we have lost another of the holdups where it takes HGV many miles to get past another with us stuck behind wink

  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant, Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 8,300
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    edited July 2019 #3

    Hello and welcome to our great hobby. Anyone can be converted 😉😂.

    Give your outfit a try out close to home, easy to get anything vital you forget! And then take to the open roads, as you know this is a beautiful country.

    Dont be frightened to ask questions - theres lots if knowledge amongst the forum.

  • Bakers2
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    edited July 2019 #4

    Ps what caravan and tug have you got ?

    The answer is the last sentence 

    using a Kia Sorento and a Bailey Pageant 

  • Jon dingle
    Jon dingle Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited July 2019 #5

    I think i have downloaded a picture, me being a bit tik with tech ha ha 

     

  • Jon dingle
    Jon dingle Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited July 2019 #6

    Yes correct, its a terrible job, I wouldn't want it again, packed up hgv driving 20 years ago , i get lost now days.

  • JVB66
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    edited July 2019 #7

    Nice pic should be a great power to weight ratio,

    Where is your first outing?

  • dmiller555
    dmiller555 Forum Participant Posts: 717
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    edited July 2019 #8

    Welcome to the world of caravanning and this forum. Lincolnshire is where our caravan lives when not in use and we find it a great base from which to tour.

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,485
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    edited July 2019 #9

    Welcome to CT Jon.

  • JayOutdoors
    JayOutdoors Forum Participant Posts: 572
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    edited July 2019 #10

    So i do apologise if i'v made your ears burn in the past, Really no need to but apology accepted. Lots of info/help/advice in the drop-down menus at the top of the page & by the contributors on here who are very knowledgeable. It seems to be roadworks everywhere these days that slow all road users down.  Bear in mind that we all get lost on occasions but having the other half reading the road map plus a Sat Nav can help (or confuse). Enjoy your outfit & your time away.

  • Jon dingle
    Jon dingle Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited July 2019 #11

    Arosa Caravan and camping park , Seamer Scarborough , not club i don't think 

  • derekcyril
    derekcyril Forum Participant Posts: 408
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    edited July 2019 #12

    I also was a hgv driver , been towing a caravan for almost 30 years ,mind you my reversing makes me go red sometimes .

  • Jon dingle
    Jon dingle Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited July 2019 #13

    foot-in-mouthyell