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chicaguapa

14/5/2013 at 7:25am
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My mum has a new caravan and the side doesn't roll up opening the whole of the unit up. It does feel more like a tin can than a FC does, but the pay off is all year round camping, I suppose.

Now if I had George Clarke's caravan where the whole side opens up, I'd be happier.

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"My mum has a new caravan and the side doesn't roll up opening the whole of the unit up"

Never has a more obvious statement been made

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14/5/2013 at 10:15am
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You can't beat the sound of gentle rain on real canvas above your head - it is one of life's soothing sounds.

Not so soothing however when its the morning when you need to pack up!

Mr T - microfibre cloth are a great addition to your camping armoury as they are lightweight and absorb moisture very well. However you do still need to open up within a day or so even if slightly damp don't forget

Russ Boy

14/5/2013 at 2:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by MrT007 on 14/5/2013
Not when you've got a 2010 with carbon poles, flash g*t
Lol.....

Ah yea but i had a Sunncamp 400 before that and couldnt find a downside with that either and that was before i was a flash git

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Ronni54

14/5/2013 at 4:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by MrT007 on 13/5/2013
I've found the worst thing about owning a FC/TT , is.
1. Your always wanting to go away .
2. There's not enough bank holidays.
3. The working week is far to long and needs to be cut to 1 day a week and that involves half a day ( you chooses which half )
4. I'm constantly on here getting advice lol.
5. Always weather watching.

Time will solve all your problems MrT007. Just retired and off on Sunday for 6 weeks in Europe! I'm sure the weather won't be perfect but who cares - we are on holiday!!

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14/5/2013 at 5:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 13/5/2013
For all you wet pack up o' phobes, just get a dandy.

My thoughts exactly, you beat me to it Navver

MrT007

14/5/2013 at 6:19pm
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You lucky man ronni, the way this country is I will never be able to retire.
And they'll still be trying to bump start me in my coffin.

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ejjerome

14/5/2013 at 7:53pm
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Never had a totally dry pack up yet! I wouldn't know what to do with sunshine on the last day.

A deffo minus is not enough weekends in the week..or enough weeks off in the year.

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MrT007

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Wow that's unbelievable as I though only been away for 5/6 times for only 1 night each time ice never yet had a spot of rain and the side open on the canvas.
So I've not yet been able to discover any leaks.

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Ronni54

14/5/2013 at 10:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by MrT007 on 14/5/2013
You lucky man ronni, the way this country is I will never be able to retire.
And they'll still be trying to bump start me in my coffin.

Thanks MrT - however, not a lucky man at all but a lucky woman ( birth cert says Veronica!!)

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14/5/2013 at 11:13pm
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Oh god sorry

I'm really good at putting my foot in it, actually I would say expert.
I managed to do it Monday at work to a lady I was working for. It came out sounding quite rude but actually wasn't meant that way at all.

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ferrodo

15/5/2013 at 2:54pm
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Worst thing? Can't Get more than 4 bottles of wine in the fridge

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Kelper

15/5/2013 at 5:15pm
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Oh, yes you can ... but, there's no room for anything else.
Reason why we take an extra fridge.

MrT007

15/5/2013 at 5:47pm
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I've got about 6 bottles of jd I need to take away next time. Looks like the roof box will be full.

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Miserly

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Coping with envy eh,blueexpo97

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beechy

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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 13/5/2013
For all you wet pack up o' phobes, just get a dandy.

that would be nice if they still made them

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