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hi all. having just got my first caravan after lookig around for six months i found this web site. basicaly to get a head start on the joys of caravaning. looking forward to booking in hooking up and chilling out in a nice warm dry van. having read some topics on here.....i am now not so sure???

if i can avoid

getting my van stolen

dirty showers

rude site owners

heater/hot water problems

awning nightmares

mice infestation

damp/leaky caravans

narrow lanes/traffic jams

insurence problems

dogs peeing on the awning

 also if i carry all the extra's i wil waigh 14 tons(can it be done)

soooo.if i avoid all of this do you think i will enjoy it?

I wouldn't have thought your above list has happened to just one person they would have to be very unlucky if that were the case, stop worrying about the what ifs and enjoy.

Sue.

A reminder to us all to tell everyone about the joys of caravanning instead of mostly coming on the forums to ask for help/advice!!

We've just got back from a  meet with our local C&CC DA.  The caravan was warm, comfortable, cosy and a treat to be in - the awning went up without any problems and we enjoyed sitting in it (there was a cold wind at times so we needed the shelter) The campsite was clean, tidy and provided everything we needed.  The people we were with were great company and we had lots of laughs.

We're really looking forward to our next outing!

RE. HOMEBIRD2003

sounds like you had a nice little break there. glad you enjoyed it, thats what i am hoping to do in a few weeks.. i think when i get the first trip under my belt i will be totaly mad on the idea of getting away every weekend.

just to say i do find this website FANTASTIC

this site is my 'bible' when it comes to all things caravan/holidays!

We did have a damp van, and cracks,and 'challenging' wardens; however nothing will stop me caravanning short of death!!!

Just come back from Broadhembury, Kent.  Had a lovely time, used the awning, met some incredibly friendly folk, wonderful wardens and facilities: just shows what a little research does!

I hope you enjoy caravanning, and this site, as much as i do, and thats all you can wish.

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Post last edited on 11/04/2012 12:24:13

ha ha, good list, I think Id of been put off if Id of read that too.

we are new to caravaning we brought ours last year and used it a couple of times, had it out first time last week, there are things we still dont know and we are still learning, but I know one things for sure I wouldnt swap it for the world we love it!

ive been caravanning for 5 years now. previous to this i used a tent

comparitively speaking, the problems with leaks, dirt, dogs, heating etc are far less in a caravan.........but all this is part of the joys

A great way to get a cheap holiday out of an expensive hobby