Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Motorhomes and Campervans 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Whooo Hoooo! I did it! Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonEldiss Angel
29/6/2013 at 8:00am
 Location: Changeable
 Outfit: Elddis Autoquest 115 View Eldiss Angel's Profile View Profile   Reply to Eldiss Angel Reply   Quote Eldiss Angel Quote  
Joined: 22/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   885
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I took myself off with the two dogs for a trial night to test out my new (to me) Autosleeper.

I took the hill to the peg too fast in excitement and span the wheels and got stuck.(Duhh!)

I parked too far away too connect the hook up first time (duhhh!) and then ran over the dog bed I'd put under the van when driving closer. Thank goodness the dogs weren't in it!

I wasn't sure if I switched the right switch for the electric and wondered all night if I was drawing off the leisure battery (elementary I guess...but not for me)

in my haste I forgot the matches to light the gas hob so after hours of thinking I'd have to go without a hot drink I realised I'd packed the electric kettle!(Duhh!)

I didn't pack my phone charger and on texting a friend to say I couldn't answer as I had to preserve my battery for emergencies only...the phone went dead.

I haven't figured out the bed infills/combinations yet so slept partially sat up but was warm and cosy.

BUT!!!

It was a great experience and I woke up wanting another few nights of the same! Sadly had had to return to real life but I will be back ASAP!

-------------
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change. - Charles Darwin



PersonJack+Jon
29/6/2013 at 8:51am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Jack+Jon's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jack+Jon Reply   Quote Jack+Jon Quote  
Joined: 24/1/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1224
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Gas lighter, couple of quid, to light hob, saves burnt fingers.

-------------
Regards, Jack+Jon.


Campervan and Motorhome Insurance - Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members
Caravan Guard Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members on Campervan and Motorhome Insurance. Get 5 star rated cover and big savings - for a quote simply click Online Quotation

Personrabble
29/6/2013 at 1:36pm
 Location: hull
 Outfit: BURSTNER 747 View rabble's Profile View Profile   Reply to rabble Reply   Quote rabble Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   280
Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Well done!

-------------
k and p nuts


Personcabbieman
29/6/2013 at 3:34pm
 Location: North Warwickshire
 Outfit: 2002 conway cruiser View cabbieman's Profile View Profile   Reply to cabbieman Reply   Quote cabbieman Quote  
Joined: 15/9/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   142
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 5
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 6
Site Nights 2021: 4
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Now that's what it's all about.


Personwineciccio
29/6/2013 at 10:17pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: IH TIO R View wineciccio's Profile View Profile   Reply to wineciccio Reply   Quote wineciccio Quote  
Joined: 23/10/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1989
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
You don't mention which autosleeper, but if i'm not wrong most of them have a rock and roll bed, did no one show you how to use the on board facilities when you bought the van?????

-------------
wineciccio


Advertisement



Person-mojo-
30/6/2013 at 1:00am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: VW T5 View -mojo-'s Profile View Profile   Reply to -mojo- Reply   Quote -mojo- Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2012

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   221
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by wineciccio on 29/6/2013
You don't mention which autosleeper, but if i'm not wrong most of them have a rock and roll bed, did no one show you how to use the on board facilities when you bought the van?????


Auto-sleeper used rock and roll beds in very few of their vans (Trident and Trooper?). Most that I've seen/owned have a "two singles or a double" arrangement which takes a bit of cushion swapping to make work.

Forgetting things? We all do it. I do every trip (last one like you was the mobile phone charger). I try to remind myself that it's a holiday, and that there's no reason to get stressed, no matter what turns up!


PersonEldiss Angel
30/6/2013 at 7:20pm
 Location: Changeable
 Outfit: Elddis Autoquest 115 View Eldiss Angel's Profile View Profile   Reply to Eldiss Angel Reply   Quote Eldiss Angel Quote  
Joined: 22/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   885
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thanks all. As it says on my profile I have a Symbol. It has rock n roll beds but I just wanted to use the long side single so as not to squish the dogs. (One of who broke wind all night but neither would own up!)

I went and parked with a sea view today and wanted to impress my friends by making them a cuppa with my new 12V kettle. I set it all up with the seats, the table and my plastic 'beach hut' table cloth, side door nicely open to the view...as you do...and had run out of water! (Duh!!!)

A kindly couple from the next campervan gave me a bottle of their water. Fellow campers are a kind breed


Personericonabike
01/7/2013 at 12:06am
 Location: Leicester
 Outfit: Autocruise Starseeker View ericonabike's Profile View Profile   Reply to ericonabike Reply   Quote ericonabike Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   36
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 3
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 2
'If it can be forgotten it will be forgotten' First Law of Motorhoming. Applies to all human endeavour - at start of 200km bike ride, noticed fellow cyclist sobbing quietly to himself. He'd removed front wheel, packed bike in car, driven 150 miles to the event - and left front wheel at home on drive...


Personmagnolia
01/7/2013 at 6:35am
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: None View magnolia's Profile View Profile   Reply to magnolia Reply   Quote magnolia Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3242
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
In our flurry of activity to get everything in the van and set off I forgot my walking stick


Person-mojo-
01/7/2013 at 10:16pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: VW T5 View -mojo-'s Profile View Profile   Reply to -mojo- Reply   Quote -mojo- Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2012

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   221
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by repmac on 30/6/2013
I have a Symbol. It has rock n roll beds


I think we have a misunderstanding about beds of that name!

The term rock n roll specifically refers to the type of double bed ~normally~ fitted in VWs, where the back of the rear double seat "rocks" over forwards to form the front part of the double bed - so the bed is formed from the seat back plus a fixed platform behind it - and the bedding rolls forward from where it has been lurking in a heap under the back window.

I don't ~think~ a Symbol has that type of bed, though it's true that the model had a few variants, some of which I've never seen inside...


Advertisement



PersonEldiss Angel
02/7/2013 at 6:38pm
 Location: Changeable
 Outfit: Elddis Autoquest 115 View Eldiss Angel's Profile View Profile   Reply to Eldiss Angel Reply   Quote Eldiss Angel Quote  
Joined: 22/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   885
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
mojo - I push the knob to one side and pull it forward and the backrest slips down to form 3/4 of the double bed...I think



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Motorhomes and Campervans - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

8946 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder