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Judging by the weather outside and the forecast for tomorrow here in the Westcountry I am scared and also elated to be collecting my new to me van in the morning.

Lets hope I get my van there in one peice for the px and my new one home without drama.

Heavy rain and gale force winds.

we have to collect our van from the dealers

i rang them with concerns about the weather and we HAVE to pick up tomorrow

my own fault really

took it in for quote on wednesday and when she said i had to take it back i got all female and blubbed (finding it very hard (emotionally )to tow due to last time )

I wouldn't worry too much, simply drive at a speed you feel safe at & let the other road users decide whether they want to sit behind or overtake you. You don't say where you're collecting from & going to but there's not many places that haven't got sheltered side roads you can use as an option to the main more exposed routes.

Let's hope you have a safe journey & enjoy your new van.

BB

All home safe and sound.

Eventful to say the least.

Hiya, which Elite have you bought?  We've just bought a 2004 Searcher but have to wait until March to use it now, grrrr.

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 14/11/2009

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Hiya, which Elite have you bought?  We've just bought a 2004 Searcher but have to wait until March to use it now, grrrr.

Ali

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Because due to personal circumstances we have the caravan on a seasonal pitch and the site has to shut between Nov and March 15th.  My car won't tow this van, we have bought it specifically because it is a great van for a seasonal pitch but not for touring.

Ali

Just too much hassle The Fox, I don't have anybody down here with a heavy enough vehicle to move it for me for starters.  I have access to a Bessacarr motorhome in the winter and will be talking to my friend about adding me to the insurance and having a go.

We do need to do lots of things back home too, so it is a good chance to catch up on chores ready for the caravanning season again.

Ali

I have purchased a 2006 Sterling Elite Searcher and am thrilled to bits with it !

Back to the journey as I now have more time. I drove the 50 miles with our old van and arrived at the dealers without my driving license, after a bit of an argy bargy I had to drive home again to get it and then back again to show it to the salesman !

A 100 mile round trip turned into 200 with me witnessing 3 vehicles getting blown off the main A35 dual carriageway due to the high winds !

As a previous poster stated I have gained that little bit more experience.