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Topic: FRIDAY Arghhhhhhhhhhhh
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21/7/2009 at 10:05am
Location: Salford Knutsford (what a contrast) Outfit: Bailey Ranger 520 4
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I wouldn't bother with a heater in July, but take extra layers and waterproofs.
You could call the site and check on conditions, we nromally just go for it unless our usual site says don't bother.
I am a big fan of camping in the rain, but we do have a large tent with canopy, wouldn't want to be stuck in a small dome all weekend.
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21/7/2009 at 10:15am
Location: Clowne Derbyshire Outfit: Conway Countryman Folding Camper
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I take a heater, purely for the evening/nights when it gets a bit cold. I only used it a couple of times last year when I took it, but it certainly did help and was most welcome when I was trying to have a wash lol I got the one from argos cos you can get the gas cheapish from wilkos.
Our tent is large enough (unlike our old one) not to be sat huddled up with no windows to see out of! Like mrneillees says ring and check with the site that the ground is ok....but I did that once and when I got there it was under a foot of water ^%$^~ at /''/'##//!!!!!
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21/7/2009 at 10:22am
Location: Salford Knutsford (what a contrast) Outfit: Bailey Ranger 520 4
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We pitch using the ring-pull method too!
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21/7/2009 at 10:28am
Location: Seaforth Liverpool Outfit: Marechal Vintage Tent & Static Caravan
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Hi Bourne2100
we've pitched in the rain and late on a friday, one one occasion we were stuck in traffic and it was wet and nearly dark by the time we started pitching, considered sleeping in the car overnight, but its small and uncomfortable, so braved it and sorted it
its hard work but with a little planning then you can make it easier, like having the tent and poles where you can get to them first, followed by your bedding, etc
makes sure you take a good pair of boots and lots of warm socks
i have a rule about getting the beds together and sorted, straight after the tent has been pitched and pegged, so at least you know that your bed is waiting for you
take a hot water bottle for putting in the sleeping bag and a flask of tea/coffee/hot chocolate for when you've finished pegging and bedding, when your'e done, sit back and relax
have a great weekend,
happy camping
sharon
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21/7/2009 at 10:35am
Location: Fife Outfit: Vango Vista
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I am going shopping for wine and beer after lunch so that we have some kind of reward when we are all set up tomorrow evening!
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