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Hey all. So my partner and I have just bought a folding camper(pennine pathfinder) and are looking to get into camping round cornwall most weekends. Our first foray is going to be Hendra, outside Newquay(we have 4 kids between us) and to say we are excited is an understatement. We going next week from Friday to Sunday. What piece of advice do you wish you were told when you were first starting out, that we should be looking to do on our first (and subsequent) trips? My biggest fear is that i will be single after 20 mins of putting up camper, as my missus and I are both always right  I do have concerns about putting up awning and stuff as been told can be a nightmare, but people we bought it off said everyone super friendly on sites, and will more than likely offer a hand/knowledge. Regardless, we are looking forward to the adventure.

Just realised I didnt point out neither of us has done anything like this before(Sara has done some tent camping in the past), so we are as ignorant to what to expect as we could wish to be. But bring it on, as long as kids have an adventure, then all good in the world!

Thanks for the advice Nick.

Nice to know we will have made up after its set up :) we only got camper on saturday, and set it up on Sunday. Hopefully there wont be a swear box near-by when we set up. So layers and warm bedding are a must.I get really hot at night and sleep with little on generally(too much info???sorry:)) so looking forward to the sanctuary of a cool nights sleep...why do i feel this statement is going to bite me on the bum later haha.

Its been confirmed that Saras brother in law will be helping us with the awning on day we set up, which means i can change message title to just excited :)

Andy

Quote: Originally posted by veema on 24/6/2014

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You'll soon get into a routine. When we had the crusader (similar to pathfinder), we both used to set up the cabin, then I would go inside and build it up whilst he got the water, electricity, waste, toilet sorted. Then we'd both build the awning...we found it easiest to zip the canvas on, throw it onto the cabin, then build the frame - build the front bit first on the ground, so the middle leg, two outside legs, connected with the roof sections, then attach the middle leg to the camper then attach the two outside legs. You can then put the bracing struts in, pull the canvas over and then fit the front canopy bits. I would then unpack inside whilst he pegged out.

Have a beer on hand, or a cup of tea and take your time, no-one is timing you, there is no rush. Also make sure your waterproofs are to hand just in case it's raining when you get there...nothing worse than getting soaked looking for your waterproofs in the bottom of the boot.

Most of all have fun...if you make any mistakes, try to laugh about it...you will no doubt have a row but most people do.

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didnt even think about waterproofs. crikey this is going to be memorable :) thanks for awning advice. complete gobbledygook to me just now, but im gonna take print off of it and when doing it im sure it will make sense. thanks

Andy

Quote: Originally posted by ashy55 on 24/6/2014

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Maybe not using the awning for weekend camping? You can get to he wine quicker?

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