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Personalexisemma31
31/8/2013 at 4:40pm
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So excited!!!

We've just bought a beautiful Vanroyce ELT and it's being delivered tomorrow!! I've a feeling we're soon going to be addicted caravanners!!!!

Any advice for our first trip???


Personkawasakiversys
31/8/2013 at 4:56pm
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take wine, and all your supplies so that you are not 'nipping' to the shop when you could be enjoying your new van.
take some lightweight steps for the awning.
wet wipes. extra tea towels for cleaning spills up, drying pots etc and also for wiping down the awning on packing away.
memory foam mattress (b and m discount shops sell these)
and all the gorgeous 'luxury' items that you wouldnt normally put in a tent, like matching bedding, perfume (if female or whatever lol) fluffy cushions, luxury toilet rolls (you're on holiday) and gorgeous shower gels.
just completely enjoy being in your holiday home on wheels.
my hubby would say windbreakers for privacy, a lump hammer and the ipod for his favourite music. He asked me to add that he always checks the tyre pressure on car and van before towing and to take it easy and let the 'dog wag the tail' as opposed to the other way around. i think he means dont overload your van so that your car and you stay in control at all times.


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Personalexisemma31
31/8/2013 at 5:08pm
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thanks for some great advice!! (and the taking of perfume was part of the deal lol - with my hubby not the owner hahaha!!!)


PersonChrisPolly+Oscar
31/8/2013 at 5:15pm
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Weights, bulbs, tyre pressures & balance are the main things for your hubby.

Give everything a once over the day before going away; if its supposed to work, switch it, check it etc., including van tyres (inc spare), brakes and grease the corner steadies.

If the van has sat for a while, or unsure, maybe flush the water through with some Puriclean & then Bicarb to get rid of tastes & smells.

I have a list that I use as a check off for loading & also before setting off; has served me well for years.

Plenty of DVDs, games & wine; no matter where you go, guaranteed to have a good time.

After that, sit back & enjoy...

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Regards
Chris
Caravanning for 22 years
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0TD & 2004 Avondale Mayfair 510-5L
Previous towcars:
2002 Nissan Primera - sold
2002 Ford Galaxy - Died & scrapped. Good riddance.
1998 BMW 525TDS SE - PEx
1998 VW Passat SE - Crashed into & scrapped
1997 Peugeot 406 GLX - PEx


Personfeeblecat
31/8/2013 at 5:45pm
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Dont be in a rush to do anything.........driving, setting up, packing up. Take your time and consider it all part of the holiday. Setting up is always nicer with a beer in hand........... the first thing my hubby does is open a beer.


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Personalexisemma31
31/8/2013 at 6:14pm
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thanks everyone - could anyone email me a checklist? It woud be really useful.


Personmellen
31/8/2013 at 6:47pm
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Hi !
Any good?

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/gettingstarted/newtocaravans/usefulchecklists/


Personalexisemma31
31/8/2013 at 7:06pm
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that's fab, thank you so much! :)


Personlunarvenus
31/8/2013 at 7:09pm
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Just go for a long weekend to start, you don't need much and you won't have go running around for anything then.

As said take you time and enjoy, make sure you do your research on towing, nose weights, etc etc.

Enjoy you first trip out.


PersonAceselect
31/8/2013 at 7:38pm
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Most of all, just enjoy it, you will become addicted. No doubt you will have niggles and things to learn about your van but its all part if the fun.

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David
Chillax, you're caravaning


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PersonTonkarav
31/8/2013 at 9:50pm
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Ave a great time, try not to get stressed.....take your time and dont worry about it. If you have a problem dont be afraid to ask your neighbour, we have all been there and folks are usually happy to help. Benjoy!?,


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PersonHEJC72
01/9/2013 at 8:32am
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Welcome to the wonderful world of caravans!
As already mentioned, take your time, relax and enjoy yourself.

I would advise choosing a site near to home for your first trip so that if you do forget anything you are close enough to pop back to get it!




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Helen xx
Mini Mad Mum


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Some good advice above. Drive safely. If you have not towed a caravan before my best advice is to leave plenty stopping space between you and the vehicle in front and drive slowly downhill. If you brake sharply on a downhill you could jack-knife. Drive slowly towards roundabouts etc so you don't need to brake sharply. Take it easy until you get used to towing speeds and enjoy the scenery you didn't notice before.
Fred.


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Hi alexiemma,

I'm new to towing but OH is old hat. A piece of advice he gave me, when I was anxious about being too close on the passenger side was to simply use the middle white line as a guide to keep inside of on a straight run and take it steady, don't worry about the cars behind you and don't feel rushed.

Make a list of all the things you forgot or found you needed before going home, so you remember them next time.

Best wishes Sam


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Quote: Originally posted by alexisemma31 on 31/8/2013

So excited!!!

We've just bought a beautiful Vanroyce ELT and it's being delivered tomorrow!! I've a feeling we're soon going to be addicted caravanners!!!!

Any advice for our first trip???




hi alex, good luck and enjoy yourselves, you will become addicted to it we have big time lol dont forget your to send for your uk campsite stickers.

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caravanning wish we,d started sooner.
             JUST LOVE IT.



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