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Subject Topic: Bought My First Caravan - woo hoo Post Reply Post New Topic
16/2/2008 at 6:51pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Jaguar X-Type 2.0 & 2000 Bailey Ranger
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Hi Folks,

I've just bought my first caravan and look forawrd to picking it up next weekend.

It's a 2000 Bailey Ranger - I paid £4700 with awning and all extras. Do you think it is a fair price?

Also, When should I be looking to book a site for Easter? am I too late?

Thanks,

Mark



16/2/2008 at 6:55pm
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Abbey Spectrum 418 Landrover Disco.
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Hi Doylum,

Depends where you want to go !, and yes i think you got a lot of van for that money,

it's always good to book well in advance,



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16/2/2008 at 7:26pm
 Location: Porthcawl South Wales
 Outfit: Avondale Mayfly
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Hi Mark

     Price is about right for your van. As to booking a site for Easter, it could be a little late as caravanning has become so popular you need to book early. You dont mention if you have children, but if you havent there are adult only sites which may have some vacancies, or perhaps some "off the beaten track" site. So get looking and booking now.

                       Colin



16/2/2008 at 9:09pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 546
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Hi Mark

What area are you looking for? Are you CC or CCC members?

If you update your profile with your location we can maybe narrow the search a little.

Congratulations on the new caravan, we had a Bailey and loved it, you won't be dissapointed.

I bet you can't wait.

Cheers

Paul



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16/2/2008 at 10:11pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Jaguar X-Type 2.0 & 2000 Bailey Ranger
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Hi,

I'm not a member of CC or CCC but will join a club shortly

I'm based in Northumberland and want to do some short trips first so anywhere in North Yorkshire or the Lakes would be nice.

I'm really excited about getting away.

Thanks for the help.

Mark

Quote: Originally posted by Biosdoctor on 16/2/2008


Hi Mark

What area are you looking for? Are you CC or CCC members?

If you update your profile with your location we can maybe narrow the search a little.

Congratulations on the new caravan, we had a Bailey and loved it, you won't be dissapointed.

I bet you can't wait.

Cheers

Paul




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17/2/2008 at 10:29am
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 546
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Hi Mark

Check out the search HERE or click search at the top of the page.

I can only think of three that far North that I've been to, all reasonable and nothing daunting for a "learning weekend".

Brown Moor excellent CC site at Hawes, but I expect it will be fully booked for Easter.

Akebar Park, Static and Tourers near Leyburn. Good facilities, but a bit big for us, would be ok if you could get in. They don't have any reviews on here by request, but we found it fine.

Westholme Park, Statics and Tourers again, near Aysgarth Falls, nice but a little pricey, has a small Bar on site.

There will be others soon with their recommendations, or try a post on the UK Caravan & Campsite board.

HTH

Paul



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17/2/2008 at 11:14am
 Location: Swindon
 Outfit: Compass Rambler 19 4 & shogun sport
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Ok Mark, How many cups of tea have you had in it? We spent a lot of time just sat in ours on the drive with a brew and thinking of the adventures / holidays we are gonna have.

Brilliant.

Congratulations.

Steve



17/2/2008 at 11:22am
 Location: downham market norfolk
 Outfit: Sterling Eccles Jewel 2010
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Quote: Originally posted by smh582003 on 17/2/2008

 

 

hi steve my misses does it all the time drives me mad its usuall just after ive cleaned all the carpets lol


Ok Mark, How many cups of tea have you had in it? We spent a lot of time just sat in ours on the drive with a brew and thinking of the adventures / holidays we are gonna have.

Brilliant.

Congratulations.

Steve




17/2/2008 at 6:09pm
 Location:  Swadlincote Derbyshire
 Outfit: Knaus Sun Ti
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We booked grouse hill for easter last sunday and i dont think there was a problem yet you could try there

4 miles from robin hoods bay

8 miles from whitby

12 miles from scarbourough

Good Luck and enjoy your new van



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