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Not wanting to sound pitiful, as I am sure many other are in the same boat this year...  but, my OH is now out of work, and I am the only wage-earner.

We have no savings, and only rent our house, so are basically surviving hand-to-mouth.. 

The caravan on the driveway is my only salvation,and I would dearly love to use it this year, but the price of diesel to actually get anywhere seems so high it is almost prohibitive to even using the 'van

So, please, any tips to get away and spend the least amount of ££ would be greatly appreciated! #

Rally's and Cl's local and cheap

Start to put a few ££££ away only if copper jar.Buy extra bits of shopping each week even if it is extra tin of beans get a box and store away till holls

Look at sites not so far away.go for the cheaper sites maybe they don't have the luxuries but basic is better than nothing,we went to a cc site it cost £12 per night with 6amp electric we were none members so always worth a call to the cc sites.

Look at what you are doing out of season if you go out often cut it down a little do without that take away put money away instead.

If you get gifts for birthdays ask for money for holiday fund.

Do a car boot before you want to go away gets rid of all the junk we all seem to gather so a good clear out as well.Sell stuff on ebay.

Good luck hope you manage to take you van out.

Definately try CS/CL sites, THS and rallies. They offer some excellent value for money camping.
Also explore sites closer to home - one of my favourite sites is only 25 minutes from my house but once on site, I could be anywhere!
Best thing is it only costs £8 per unit per night with EHU - Bargain!!

When shopping, have a look at the cheaper ranges - often these are just as nice (if not nicer) than the more expensive brands. Plcase like Lidl and Aldi do some lovely food!
Look out for BOGOF offers in the supermarkets - put the "free" item aside to take away in the caravan with you so you have some basics already and therefore don't have to rely on takeaways or eating out when away.
Buy fresh produce and cook meals from scratch - batch cook things like soup, stews, curry, bolognaise etc... and freeze 1 portion for use at a later date.
Sell unwanted items on eBay, Preloved, local car boot sales etc.... It can be surprising how much people will pay for your junka nd unwanted items!

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 15/2/2012

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Tent and bus ?

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