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Erlang

05/4/2012 at 8:55am
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Well we are on day one of our New Forest camp and despite a new trailer plus the old roof box we still needed two cars. However we are bringing camping gear for another family, but I swear never again, and we will minimise and practice packing the trailer before we go on the next break. My dearest insists on bring everything we could ever consume with us, but I'm putting my foot down for the next trip. There are shops within 5 miles. Still a good run with the Franc GT151 foul weather 2/3rds of the journey and roadworks every 20 or so miles.

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Zeelees

05/4/2012 at 10:02am
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Hmm putting your foot down huh? We'll see.

As long as the fur throws,fluffy cushions and fairy lights are packed,I suppose leaving a few things behind next time won't hurt

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RTS5

05/4/2012 at 4:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Zeelees on 05/4/2012

Hmm putting your foot down huh? We'll see.
As long as the fur throws,fluffy cushions and fairy lights are packed,I suppose leaving a few things behind next time won't hurt

Yeah you are fighting a loosing battle Erlang

dk168

06/4/2012 at 10:01am
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I have 3 collapsible sinks and a collapsible bucket.

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daveroughley

06/4/2012 at 1:38pm
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It's took me 3 attempts to pack the car and roof box. It is the 1st of the yr tho with new tent and gear. Just realised I've still got clothes and food to pack yet. And it's only for 1 night. Arghh

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Rielly

06/4/2012 at 7:13pm
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we had a trailer, and a kia ceed 1.4 for 5 of us, we got it down to a fine art, as to what was packed, where and how, we only took enough food for the first day or so, its amazing what we squeezed in the car..we went camping with some friends once without the trailer, and they were suprized we had 5 in the car, as well as a khyam ontario 8 tent, sleeping bags, camp cookers etc, practice makes perfect, there are also some things you just dont need! - With time and practice, you will get it packed perfectly - needless to say, we have ditched the ceed, and trailer and bought a roofbox, and citroen berlingo car, and there is still room to spare, maybe we now need to buy more stuff to fill the gaps!

Erlang

07/4/2012 at 8:52am
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Well darling dearest now admits she brought a little too many provisions with us and agrees we can cut back. I think the real problem was bringing the extra (5 man) tent some extra things for our co-campers like chairs, and enough food for us all and two dogs for the 5 days.

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brickiemum

07/4/2012 at 9:04am
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if we go away for more that 2 nights I never try to take all food with us, only the essentials for arrival then make for the supermarket.
Well done at getting all that extra kit in though

Dinkydeb

09/4/2012 at 10:58pm
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I don't bother with cooking if I can get away with it. Do you need to take food with you and everything you need to cook it with? Also, I used to take far too much clothing when I started out, now I make do with a couple of pairs of leggings and tee shirts, I huge cuddly jumper plus whatever underwear I need. One on, one washed out. You can go weeks like that.

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billyboggins

09/4/2012 at 11:12pm
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2 pairs of shorts 5 t shirts 5 prs knickers ...thats all you need !!!,,,,,now someone please tell my wife !!!!

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stewey

10/4/2012 at 6:16am
Location: WARRINGTON
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hi erlang..stewey here..same here were only going for 2 days..but are taking our 2 dogs also which limits the space in our zafira..so out comes the roofbox..were not taking some of the stuff we normally take..but its gonna be a tight fit when everythings loaded up..see you soon..enjoy your hols...stewey

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