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Well for the first tiem we have decided to take the van out in Winter.  Off for 3 nights over the New Year and really looking forward to it.  

My friends/family look at me as if I am MAD when I tell them I'm going to be in my van in January in the Midlands, but what do you lot thinki?  i.e. ordinary people with caravans?  Is there anything we need to note about water supply etc.  Advice woudl be appreciated.

Looking forward to our Winter outing....busy planning what we are taking with us etc. and just can't wait!

We were away for five days over last New Year when we had the coldest temperatures that winter - down to minus 6 or 7 - it was lovely and cosy in our van and awning and I loved every minute of it.

If you're using gas - and you don't already know this - make sure it's propane as that will operate at lower temperatures.

Off to sandringham CC site for Yule ( christmas ) then Ferry Meadows CC site  for New Year ,did the same last year loved it .don't foget to insulate the Aqua Roll and water pipe ,propane (RED cylinder) is a must ,we use a small electric oil radiator for over night heat. Hope it snows this year.

Dave

We are away to near Skegness from Chrisrmas Eve until 2nd January, well, that's the plan. When I was working, I was always asked "but won't it be cold?", well, no, caravans do have heating!

Anne

Camping is a great way to ring in the New Year.  I live in Canada where winter weather can often be severe, but that doesn't stop us!  Most campgrounds here are not open during the winter, but those that are provide a complete snowplowing service throughout the park roads.  They also clear a path into each individual campsite so that you can conveniently position your trailer and tow vehicle.  Just make sure you have a good heater and lots of firewood.  

we were thinking of going away new years weekend, i never knew about the gas temperature problem. at what temperature does butane stop working?

Leccy from the Calor web site

BS 5482 part 1 states: "For Butane cylinders, satisfactory service might not be obtained at a temperature of less than 10°C; the most suitable temperature range is from 13 to 30°C. For temperatures less than 13°C, the use of propane should be considered

Hope that helps ,we run on Propane all year round saves changing regulators and keeping different bottles

Dave

Quote: Originally posted by Patches on 12/12/2009

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Well for the first tiem we have decided to take the van out in Winter.  Off for 3 nights over the New Year and really looking forward to it.  

My friends/family look at me as if I am MAD when I tell them I'm going to be in my van in January in the Midlands, but what do you lot thinki?  i.e. ordinary people with caravans?  Is there anything we need to note about water supply etc.  Advice woudl be appreciated.

Looking forward to our Winter outing....busy planning what we are taking with us etc. and just can't wait!

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Enjoy as others have said use propane gas(red cyld) insulate your aquaroll,take a

watering can with you for topping up aquaroll (saves faffing about unwrapping aquaroll)if its really cold bring inside some water for your cup of tea in morning

 run your heater overnight at the lowest leccy setting same with the blown air

you might find it too warm,we are just back from the Five roads site Blairgowrie

 lowest overnight temp -7c lovely and toasty in the van 20c have fun.