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The title says it all- we have put a deposit down on a 6 year old Elddis firestorm 505 (aparently its like an avante)

Whilst I've surfed for ages the main problem was trying to persuade hubby. We went to look at one today that was hideous and then saw the one... totally not what expected, I thought we wanted bunks but this layout seemed so much more adaptable - seats/beds each end with a door to pull across for our son.

We put the deposit down without a second thought, no checking or thinking. Now if you knew me you would understand just how out of my comfort zone that is. I mull over the best chicken in Tescos.

So now I am panicked - both at the finance in this current econmic climate and the thought of all i need to learn as a complete novice. HOW DO YOU DRIVE ROUND A ROUND ABOUT???

Anyway we also got a starter pack and awning included so what else do we absolutely need? Any other tips

Definately included is the waste and water carrier. Mirrors, battery, hook up lead, toilet chemicals....everything else seemed a blur.

Where can you organise towing lessons other than through the CCC

Very exciting stuff, drive carefully around corners, roundabout trying not to mount curb or cut up other lane. 60mph on motorway etc...

Take it away as soon as poss, while the weather is still great!!

Try everything out, gas and electrical appliances

Familiarise yourselves.

ENJOY!!!

or and ask lots of questions on here, theirs great support!

Congratulations!  Our 1st van was a 1999 Firestorm 505 - gave us the perfect start & got us truly hooked.

Your starter kit sounds similar to the one we got.  It covered the essentials except when we came to put the awning up it was filthy, full of mildew & had more holes than a colander (spelling?).  That went straight in the bin & we bought a small, lightweight porch instead.

Does your invoice list what's included in the pack?  If not you could phone the dealer & ask for a list tomorrow.