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  • onepjg
    onepjg Forum Participant Posts: 282
    edited October 2023 #32

    Got the oil rad from the caravanning days.

    Our opinion is to use it regularly off site, so a minimal set up/ head out routine is the plan. It my not work out / end up like that, but it’s our starting point.

    Thanks 👍

  • SteveL
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    edited October 2023 #33

    In regard to minimal / quick set up. A short 10 metre EHU lead, as mentioned by JK upthread speeds things up, over winding up 25 metres. Stopping at 19 locations on our last tour, we only used the long one about 3 times.

    Also a change over our caravanning days, where we had a toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker etc to put away. As we have a cheap refillable gas system we did away with those and replaced them with using the gas hob / grill. Much less clutter given the smaller workspace areas and just a gas kettle to stow.

    Even allowing for putting water in / emptying out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how much quicker / less effort setting up / decamping is. We certainly were.

  • Lukeledge
    Lukeledge Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited October 2023 #34

    Levelling ramps - one small pair and one high pair, if you are going anywhere other than  large commercial sites then you will be lucky to find a perfectly level spot and sometimes need ramps under 3 out of 4 wheels.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2023 #35

    Funnily enough, levelling ramps come way down on my list of must haves. We have some but have only needed them a handful of times over the years. Eyeing up the ground and shuffling a few inches can make all the difference and it’s easier still if you’re not constrained by pitching rules.

    It’s true that shorter vans are easier to level and I don’t know if the OP’s Transit sits nose down as the Sevel vans do. If so, parking with the front on higher ground generally overcomes it. 

  • SteveL
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    edited October 2023 #36

    I would agree with that TW. Although we have a set of ramps, I hate using them unless absolutely necessary. Our Hymer has a nose down attitude. Most pitches dip up or down from the roadway to aid drainage. Putting the van in nose or back first to compensate usually sorts out front to back. We generally get away with only using ramps on  at most 10% of sites, although aren’t that bothered about being totally level, particularly if only stopping for a night, everything seems to work well enough on a slight tilt.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited October 2023 #37

    That’s good😁 If you can get used to using it, rather than having/wanting to leave it on pitch for majority of time, you will relish the warmth, comfort and niceness of having your own private loo, somewhere comfy to sit and watch the world go by, a rain shelter with all the comforts, and we simply love taking ours out for a nice picnic😁

    I notice that like us, you also tour with a dog as well, and it gives them plenty of space if you say want to take in something like an NT property. You can open up the skylights wide, used the various blinds for shading, and they will be far more comfortable than in a car. We have parked up right on the edge of lovely beaches, gone for a swim, come back, had a shower, then a nice lunch, a walk, a rest and then headed back to camp for overnight.

    Just needs a tiny bit of pre planning sometimes, your MH isn’t that big compared with many. De cluttering is the key, travel as light as comfortably possible. 

    Long way for you, down in Kent, but Northumberland is fantastic with a motorhome, and most of the parking tends to be free, even in town car parks if you use long stay. You have the fabulous beaches, the beautiful moorlands, lots of historic places to visit, interesting bird and wildlife and some great campsite. Oh….and Hadrians Wall to explore, lots of car parks all along😁 Enjoy.

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