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Topic: First Trip

HOPPO1961

02/10/2013 at 3:34pm
Location: manchester
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Just returned from our first trip the caravan. 3 Nights at Plassey leisure Park. The van performed perfectly and the site is second to none. I love it when a plan comes together.thinking of returning for the halloween bash. The only thing i did'nt do was set up the awning i need to practice this in private before becoming a spectator passtime

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greenhill

02/10/2013 at 4:49pm
Location: Norfolk
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Glad you enjoyed it, we had our first trip last weekend.

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ferretlady

02/10/2013 at 5:38pm
Location: Mid Wales
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Pleased you all had a good time!!!!

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Moondaisy

02/10/2013 at 5:50pm
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I hope my first trip goes as well as yours. I must have a practice with an awning when I get one.

Tonkarav

02/10/2013 at 6:22pm
Location: Fife
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Dont worry about the awning, if you get into trouble someone will come along to help. No one will be laughing at you.....they may be laughing but only because they remember being there!!!

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HOPPO1961

02/10/2013 at 8:45pm
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I am a little confused because there appears to be 3 awnings in the van . Think i need to spend some time working out what is what

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Joflo2

02/10/2013 at 10:17pm
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We just had our first weekend and wrestled with the awning, we had a spectator or 2 who ended up inside helping us to prop it up!! Brilliant!

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ChrisPolly+Oscar

04/10/2013 at 12:36pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Tonkarav on 02/10/2013
Dont worry about the awning, if you get into trouble someone will come along to help. No one will be laughing at you.....they may be laughing but only because they remember being there!!!

Oh yes, and the wife not speaking to me for a few hours after the roof pole donked her in the face and on top of her head a couple of times.

I hate to think what the neighbours thought of all the commotion!!! On a sunny afternoon with everybody sitting out also. Doh.

Mainly do it on my own now; I cheat, and use the 2 extra supporting wind poles to support the front and middle main roof pole whilst I am sorting the back pole. Works well. Dont whack the wifes head now neither, so a ready supply of tea & homemade cookies is forthcoming...

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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

HOPPO1961

09/10/2013 at 1:31pm
Location: manchester
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All sorted now. The 3 awnings turned out to be 1 awning in 3 different bags

i had a go at fitting it to the caravan on Monday and after a trip to camperlands to sort out 2 poles all is now well and quite easy to put up

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LobeyDosser

09/10/2013 at 1:49pm
Location: Argyll Scotland
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I'm "away" in my caravan every day just now.

Unfortunately, "away" means in the next village and I am home every night.

The van is in the workshop while I work on it, but at least I can sit in the van and dream of better views next year!

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madmax2

09/10/2013 at 4:01pm
Location: Sheffield.
Outfit: Coachman mirage 460 sportage 2.0 petro

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Ive yet to have my first trip out: just bought a van after not having one for two years: Decided after two years of B&B's caravanning is the only way for me !!

veema

09/10/2013 at 6:55pm
Location: Blackburn
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We're also planning our first trip in our new van...the site we wanted is fully booked, so a change of plan is required!

madmax2

09/10/2013 at 8:01pm
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Dont think we'll get away now: Just get all sorted for easter next year. Tempted tho : Just a few more accessories needed:

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HOPPO1961

10/10/2013 at 1:39am
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Got a week off work 25th November ..Very tempted

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