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24/2/2013 at 10:26am
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Ah well, Cinders did get to the Ball, aka The Spring Caravan and Camping Show. Traffic was heavy but we got there, and headed straight for the Tent Village in Hall 4. Absolutely packed. Saw Outwell Guy, surrounded by his fans, and established from his mate that their 2013 chair pads and towel covers weren't yet in country.
They didn't have a new style BL6 up, but the BL4 convinced us we still prefer the old style flat front and bigger canopy.
PJ Camping/Intertent had Outwell's 2013 eco 12v/mains coolboxes at £59 which, whilst expensive for a 24lt box, was a steal compared to the £80 I'd seen for it online, so we got one. Be fine in the UK, and for France they're hiring us a fridge.
Also got 2 thick fleece throws for under and over our aerobed, and a big folding trolley to take it all on the long walk back to the car.
Had a look in some caravans and RV's. All very nice but unlike our unit, can't be rolled up and put in a cupboard.
Now home tired but happy and looking forward to our first trip out with our new tent and kit.
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24/2/2013 at 9:48pm
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Same here. Slow traffic for parking (arrived at entrance about 10:40, hoping the initial rush would be over!). Buses packed, so decided to walk it.... 15mins to building, quick cuppa, then another 15 min stroll over the "top walkway" to halls 1-4.
"Our" area, as said, was tightly packed, both with gear and "customers".
Went with the outlook that we didn't actually need anything, so treated it as just a nice day out, rather than a bargain hunting mission, and managed to come away without being tempted! To be honest, there was nothing there that caught my eye, and the only thing I came away impressed with, was the quality of the polyester on the Isabella tents..... and the freebie "Outwell sweets"!! :-)
The inflatables didn't excite, the TT's weren't fit to lick the boots of that Cabanon someone posted on here the other day, The FC's left me feeling flat, The caravans were gleaming, but uninspiring, The MH's were cramped, and the Statics relied on something called a "Holiday park", whatever they are!!
I came away truly thinking I'm happy with what we have! :-)
'Twas a good day out, served it's purpose, but doubt I'll feel the need to go again.
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