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04/9/2017 at 5:29pm
Location: Poole Dorset Outfit: Conway Challenger 1997
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Rather than getting a caravan, look at getting a Dandy folding camper. They are insulated and can be packed away when wet due to being made of pvc. Like a trailer tent they are easy to tow and to store.
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06/9/2017 at 6:52pm
Location: Worthing Outfit: 2017 Pennine Pathfinder
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Hey Costajus! Your camping journey is a really great one to read about! You're WAY more techy than I am and I'm full of admiration.
I picked up my new Countryman yesterday and I'm extremely excited to go out in it for the first time. I wanted to go this weekend but instead I'm planning to put it up in a nearby yard and really take my time to get to grips with it. I've booked a weekend for the following week.
I'm also single parent camper with my two girls. My son is a bit older so he won't be a regular in it and my husband is yet to convert to the camping vibe.....i'm hoping the luxuries of the folding camper will do it though.
My two girls simply can't wait!!! We're all as excited as each other.
Ive been camping a few times and whilst I love the camp living, i really, really hate the sleeping of it, so I'm looking forward to a bed off the floor.
Happy days!
Vx
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07/9/2017 at 8:14am
Location: Worthing Outfit: 2017 Pennine Pathfinder
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I will Michelle!
Towing is so easy, it really is. Well, I've not reversed yet but I figure if i get into any kind of difficulty I'll just cheat and take the trailer off, it's very easy to manoeuvre.
With trailing, I'm always super cautious at the beginning of the journey and then about 10 miles down the road forget it's there. You'll find it easy I promise. Just know your car is double the length, stay out of the fast lane and if you're overtaking normally people flash you to let you know you're safe to pull back in. It's very easy. What car do you have?
I just found out that most sites don't like vans, so i'm biting the bullet and having a tow bar fitted on our Sharan (cos we have the tow bar on the van). My poor husband thought the spending was over once I bought the trailer........!! (i think it's only just begun. I want a Remoska next......)
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10/9/2017 at 7:02pm
Location: Worthing Outfit: 2017 Pennine Pathfinder
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Hello Michelle,
So yesterday myself and my girls successfully put the caravan up. I'm ashamed to say it came with some shouting and stress. To be really honest, I was a bit nervous I'd made a mistake (buyers remorse) and worried about going 'live' next weekend...so I was a bit nervous and worried. (Silly really).
We did manage okay and it was a good idea to test it out first. Haven't the faintest where some curtains go (near the kitchen) or which poles attach where. We didn't attempt the awning - mainly cos I might try that in the calm and serenity of the camp site, and if i can be bothered. Otherwise I'm leaving that for next season. I figure I can only jump 1 major hurdle at a time.
I have a shopping list: water bottles (fresh and waste), an electric thing for the hook up. If i can't work the water out i'll slum it and just use the big camping bottle I was using last camping trip, and my gas burners. Baby steps I'm thinking, not major hurdles. !!!! I'm really hoping for a very helpful and friendly neighbour next weekend, ideally with a countryman but any knowledge is gratefully received!! haha.
We've gone from camping to rather posh caravanning so we're missing some major increments in learning....but we'll get there.
it took us AGES, but next weekend will be better. It's all good fun, we're all still very happy and excited.
How did your dry run go???
My water in clip thing at the side of the trailer is REALLY stiff....is that normal? There's a flap, and then a smaller inner flap which i believe you put the hose into, I couldn't open the inner flap and didn't want to break it.
I'm ringing the original owner tonight to get a heads up on the bits and pieces. it's all good.
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10/9/2017 at 7:06pm
Location: Worthing Outfit: 2017 Pennine Pathfinder
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P.S. I am very happy with the trailer. When I first saw it I knew it was in excellent condition, but I was in a slight hurry when I bought it. I asked the owner how long they got to learn about it when they bought it and she said two hours. yesterday I was really regretting not asking more questions.....my fault, it's a learning curve isn't it.
Have to say the online help is very poor for videos etc. But again, cos we missed out on so many of the steps between camping and caravanning, I guess that's just stuff you learn as you go.
Vivien xxx
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10/9/2017 at 9:30pm
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Mine is this year, the owner only used it twice for long weekends and it really shows, it still feels squeaky clean and has the bubblewrap on it. yes, it came with the skirts, battery and gas so that's a big relief. I've even got the TV bits too but I don't really want to have a tv. I'd rather do a jigsaw with my kids! :-)
I just spoke to them and they're really helpful.....it's all good. I'll let you know how I get on next weekend!
your parents sound great, just the support you need. :-)
Personally, if i were you i'd change all my soft furnishings cos I like sewing and stuff like that. Then you can make it whatever colour scheme you want!
Vx
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