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14/2/2005 at 10:53am
 Location: Rainhill
 Outfit: Zafira &Outwell Nevada & Stratus 3
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Being failry new to towing as well, this is going to be our 2nd year, I know what Gary means about having to tootle along with the lump on the back & all the old dears in their Morris Minors passing you!! It does get better once you're used to it a bit more. We've ended up doing some fairly long trips , 5hours driving (I know thats not long to some of you who go across the water to Euro land), but it does improve. I've also noticed that my driving in general has slowed down even when I'm not towing as I'm more concious of getting a good MPG from my car for some reason?? Flat cap & slipper to follow I suppose   . All you have to do is point out the upside of having a caravan , the ability to go away 8, 9, 10 times a year for very little ££ and the only trade off is getting there!

 

Johnny



14/2/2005 at 1:43pm
 Location: derbyshire
 Outfit: GALAXY 1.9TD GLX- abbey gt 415
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shardlow marina closed (touring) until beginning of march i think it is  (storage fees time)


14/2/2005 at 6:29pm
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Hi thanks for letting me know about the Marina, might get there for a mid week break in March then.

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'A motorhome is for life, not just for Summer'


14/2/2005 at 7:13pm
 Location: nottingham
 Outfit: Abbey Safari
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Going out again tomorrow,don't know where yet,perhaps a little further going to try the A52 I think. Hope Gary feels better after.Let you know


15/2/2005 at 10:35am
 Location: nottingham
 Outfit: Abbey Safari
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Have just received my uk campsites window sticker.Already stuck it on "Talula's"rear window.Going out again today,wish us luck.


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15/2/2005 at 3:01pm
 Location: nottingham
 Outfit: Abbey Safari
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Much better,even enjoyed it.Keep trying!


15/2/2005 at 9:03pm
 Location: Newcastle u Lyme
 Outfit: Ford Kuga Senator California
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Its beginning to grow on you

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John


15/2/2005 at 9:19pm
 Location: nottingham
 Outfit: Abbey Safari
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Oh I'm covered,It's hubby who's the problem.Though he felt much better today,he'll get used to it.I hope


15/2/2005 at 9:47pm
 Location: southampton
 Outfit: Mazda Bongo
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when i collected my van the person who gave me the talk on how everthing works ,said the most important thing to check on your caravan is that the wheel nuts are tight ,he said that more damage is done in the first few miles as the wheels part company with the van,he even said that alot of times the reason for them falling off is purly spite,so best safe than sorry


16/2/2005 at 12:42am
 Location: Grantham
 Outfit: swift challenger 550 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4
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 the thing with towing a van is you learn to read the road better and take more notice of road / traffic and what is going on far ahead of you , I think it makes most of us better drivers , but thats my opinion

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geoff & annb,--
never lost just on tour                          
your just jealous of the little voices talking to me





       



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