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Having applied to be a warden for 2012 (we use to own a guest house in Keswick).

We need to maybe buy a caravan and awning but as there are 2 of us and a dog would you buy a 2 or 4 berth. as said before we know the weight etc and how much we can afford.

My question is having to live in the caravan for 6 months would you take hoovers etc and normal pots and pans as to compared with melemine.

Is there anything you would take with you that you wouldnt take on a 2 week holiday.

As this would be our home for 6 months and we are use to a 3 bedroom house could it become claustrophobic.

any advise on being a warden would also be helpfull.

Sharon

Definitely go for a 4 berth fixed bed. Making up a bed would become a huge chore if you had to do it every night.

We use normal pans in the caravan anyway. I would probably take crockery instead of melamine. I use china mugs as tea does not taste right out of plastic!

You will almost definitely need an awning for the extra space. Being cooped up in the van for such a long time could become claustrophobic. They can be set up really well on permanent pitches. I have heard of people using pallets with a groundsheet over as flooring to keep the damp out. I have seen domestic fridge freezers and 3 piece suites in some awnings!

As this would be our home for 6 months and we are use to a 3 bedroom house could it become claustrophobic.

From what I have seen of wardens working you will be outside, or in the office, so long that you won't have time to be claustrophobic. All the best with your application. Have fun

Phil

Thanks all

Just been out to look at vans at a dealers close by and have decided a 4th berth and fixed bed is the way forward.

Weekend gypsy-  you say your in your 3rd year, cleaning toilets etc doesnt bother us as we did have 6 letting rooms in the guest house. Do you do warden work for private oor are you part of the C&CC. and how many months do you do it for. Where have you warden or have you been on the same site.

Sharon

Its private and the only site we have worked on ,we start Easter time till November  hubby didnt want to do it as we had both  given up work to spend our time touring but i fancied doing it and both  love it .We get to tour a bit in winter and fly off to the sun  before its time to start work again. Our plan is hopefully do a couple of more years wardening change to a moterhome go off touring again  and spend part  of the winter abroad