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Blackpool Newbie

18/4/2010 at 5:49pm
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After nearly two years of convincing the wife we need a caravan we have now bought an old van to wet her taste buds so to speak.

We picked her up about 5 weeks ago took her out for the night 2 weeks, and looked a pair of clowns trying to park her.

Shes only a cheapy got her for £800 she is a 4 berth 1995 van.

She obviously comes with her faults however I didn't want to spend too much in case the boss decides that caravanning is not for her.

We have a cracked back window which needs replacing and some issues with the shower that needs some attention.

This is new to both of us and I'm very excited about spending the summer in the new van.

I have spent the last few weeks reading all the posts on here and thought it was time to say HI!

I'm sure the wife and out 4 year old are going to love our new life!!!

Anyway another of me dribbling on :P

robin54

18/4/2010 at 6:05pm
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it doesn't matter what the van is like I'm sure will enjoy it. It's the best thing we ever bought. ENJOY

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swiftsure

18/4/2010 at 6:22pm
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welcome to the fraternity [:D]

it doesn't matter how old it is so long as u enjoy.

we all started one day and as you go on you will experince highs and lows.

there is a deep well of advice on here,so don't be afraid to ask,

happy vanning and don't forget to get your stickers and pennant to display.

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Blackpool Newbie

18/4/2010 at 6:32pm
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Thanks for your response guys.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130372356223&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_500wt_924

Here is the link from when I bought her in case anyone would like a looksy.

Perfectly adequate for our needs for now.

We enjoyed our first night in it.

murano

18/4/2010 at 6:39pm
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Welcome aboard, just had a mosey and she looks wonderful, you will love it there really is nothing like hitching up your mini home from home and waking up in new places
enjoy :)

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18/4/2010 at 6:46pm
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Now that looks like a nice clean van enjoy your trips out - may they get ever longer

Regarding the window there are many window sellers so you are bound to get one without a problem as well as eBay try The Caravan Centre in Blaenavon it is a truly amazing place - if you ever want to go there follow the signs for Big Pit

fife-bloke

18/4/2010 at 7:42pm
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looks good and i have to say even with the window issue that is a steal at £800. can i just say though regardless what the tyres are like look at getting new ones even for peace of mind.its the best £100 you will ever spend
enjoy your holidays

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Blackpool Newbie

18/4/2010 at 7:44pm
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Thanks for the link Rune Caster.

we have managed to make a temp repair for the time being and their was no draft whilst we went out.

Went to the caravan store last week to measure for a seperator curtain for the end bed to give my daughter some protection against my snoring and i thought its cold in here.

Went into the showeroom and looked up and the lift up sky light had blown away. Found it further down the storage centre quick repair on it and its fine.

So the fun begins, now I need to go and book some sites and dates throughout the summer to amuse me.

I have towed the caravan mainly on the motorway so far except driving through Morecambe and Lancaster city centre when i picked it up.

I think I will keep to parks near motorways for the time being :)

mrshorsy

18/4/2010 at 7:47pm
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Looks great!

We're newbies too but with us it was me persuading Hubby!

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Have lots of great hols in your new van & I would think your 4 yr old will love meeting lots of new friends along the way

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Many thanks for the advice Fife Bloke all advice welcomed.

There is a domestic shower pump in the container at the front of the caravan along with a heater.

Lots of pipes and some spouts sticking out like i need to connect water to them however we connected via the normal plunge pump into the water container on our maiden voyage this gave us water but none hot

ashwellgirl

18/4/2010 at 10:15pm
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We started off with a little 2 berth just to see if we liked it. Of course we did but i must warn you that it's a very expensive hobby!! We soon moved up to a lovely 6 berth and then last year bought a brand new caravan :)

Hope you enjoy your new lifestyle, there's nothing in the world like a caravanning holiday :)

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helen8785

18/4/2010 at 10:46pm
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New also and not got my van yet, it arrives Friday and we cant wait. We live in Blackpool too and its going to be fantastic with a 7 year old and a 2 year old. Carry on camping!!

Blackpool Newbie

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Just out of interest where have you chosen to go for your first outing ?

We are looking out our 2nd trip out middle May.

helen8785

18/4/2010 at 10:55pm
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We are going to Morecambe - tee hee! Thought we would stick to the a roads for our maiden voyage and progress to the m way for next time. Plus near home so if anything goes wrong we dont have far to come home.

J and S

18/4/2010 at 11:26pm
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Welcome to the forums all you Blackpool newbie's, now if you really want to visit a nice place, Southport is just across the bay and instead of that nice clean Blackpool sand we can offer you four miles of mud flats

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