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Subject Topic: Winter in the Van
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06/12/2012 at 7:09pm
 Location: Leicester
 Outfit: coachman avocet565 + discovery sport
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Quote: Originally posted by nora on 05/12/2012
I agree with how nice it is . But for me I can't cope with the dark. After about 4.00 it's dark and yes not much house work but just sitting in a box kills me. I can't sit for that long . No where to go and nothing to do until about 9.am as much as I love going away I can't cope with the sitting around in a confined space.
So what do you all do.

The last time we went in the winter. I used the evening to cook dinner. Then walk back and fore to the toilet block a few times. Then went to bed ealy.
Roll on Easter.
Lots of things you could do. Go to the pub, read a book, watch telly, play cards, listen to radio, find a leisure centre and do an activity. we try to do things that we never have time for at home.


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06/12/2012 at 7:22pm
 Location: luton
 Outfit: adria adora 612dt
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Hi all
Off this weekend to birmingham for the xmas markets staying at the marsden camping and caravan park last outing this year.

Kevin


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06/12/2012 at 8:58pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman ES
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Lucky guys I'd love to winter caravan but the wife won't !!!


07/12/2012 at 3:36pm
 Location: Dewsbury West Yorks
 Outfit: Abbey Vogue & Range Rover Evoque
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were off on New years eve last trip till March as we are on a seasonal pitch so site closed Jan/Feb.

Since we have been seasonal we have really made best use of the van all year round and love been cosy warm when its frosty outside



07/12/2012 at 5:57pm
 Location: N Yorkshire
 Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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would love to be away , no hope this winter as we are van less until March sometime


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07/12/2012 at 6:00pm
 Location: west midlands
 Outfit: Swift Conqueror 630
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We would love to be away too.have a van sat on our drive we havent used yet..collected it on a saturday ..exchanged car on the monday..without a towbar untill feb/march ..boo hoo !

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07/12/2012 at 9:05pm
 Location:  Rossendale Lancs BB4 8QD
 Outfit: Compass Rallye GTE 460 2
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We were away last weekend in our 15 year old van, warm as toast with the heating on even though the temp dropped to -4 below.  There were 3 other vans on the CL we were using.

Beats being at home.



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08/12/2012 at 12:49pm
 Location: South Gloucestershire
 Outfit: VW Trident Autosleeper
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Have just booked to go to Whitemead, Forest of Dean next weekend - can't wait! Pick up the new van (Unicorn 2 Cadiz) on Monday - will be sitting in it on the front drive every evening next week no doubt!!

Decided to join CMSA which seems a ridiculously good offer. Would cost £60 for the weekend (2nights) but as members it will be £30 - only £17 to join. If we recommend someone else to join we get £35 back in vouchers.

Just hope the weather will be as nice next weekend as it is now!



08/12/2012 at 6:04pm
 Location: horwich bolton
 Outfit: Swift Conqueror 650 with Kia Sorento
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Quote: Originally posted by Jerry+Tina on 05/12/2012
We are on a CL in Lancashire and there are 2 other vans on site. We have plumbed in water, the owners supply post has built in heaters apparently so the supply to it does not freeze and our filler hose has been lagged. Lovely and warm in our van. Agree with the toilet door comment though..    

Which CL is it? Are you willing to tell me sounds like a good one to me and we are always looking for CLs in Lancashire?


08/12/2012 at 6:54pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: ABI Globestar
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HAPPY!!!!! Just confirmed we are spending Christmas in the van. My parents are due to complete on their house sale so will have no-where to hold a family christmas.

So it's going to be our first ever Christmas in a caravan.
Best buy some extra Gas so we can cook a gorgeous dinner, whilst overlooking nothing but fields and horses.

I feel like a kid all over again, really excited for christmas this year!

A nice early morning walk through the forest followed by dinner and another walk in the afternoon. Then just the two of us in the evening to do whatever we please, with no knocking at the door lol.


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08/12/2012 at 9:11pm
 Location: Peterborough
 Outfit: Sunncamp Oasis 700
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This makes great reading. After being under canvas for 7 years we've just committed to a seasonal caravan pitch from March through to December. Our plan is to be in the caravan as much as possible!

.....just need to find the right caravan now!

Any tips for first time caravaners then please let us know!

Can't wait to be snuggled up with a glass of red, my kindle and for it to be snowing outside!


08/12/2012 at 10:15pm
 Location: Cleveland
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Going away 3 nights over xmas for a well earned break, only ever used the caravan in winter, what's it like caravanning in summer !!


09/12/2012 at 6:38pm
 Location: luton
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Hi
Just back from birming stayed the weekend in the van had a great a bit sad when we came home next outing in febuary havent booked any thing yet any sugestions welcome.

Kevin

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09/12/2012 at 8:49pm
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Hi Beecherk - where did you stay? My Parents live in Birmingham and I've been thinking about a weekend up there? Possibly Kingsbury Water Park area?


17/12/2012 at 9:17pm
 Location: luton
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Hi sue
We stayed at marsden caravan park and there s a bus right outside runs every hour into birmingham. Also the lee marsden hotel and spa does some great grub at great prices a short walk away.

Kevin

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19/12/2012 at 7:27pm
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Embrace winter. It will happen nomatter what. Wear thick socks, travel with red calor bottles and ehu and enjoy the luxury of your van in the cold. We do, and we love it!!

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Why am i doing this instead of camping??!!



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