Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning

Topic: Done it

Page: 1 2

p7hut

03/12/2014 at 2:20pm
Location: Wearside
Outfit: Sterling Europa 490

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 42
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks for the advice Jax365

Quote: Originally posted by pencamper on 02/12/2014Pity your not close to us.... As I have a pair of Milenco Aero towing mirrors for sale.

That is a shame Pen, looking to get some Milenco's.

Quote: Originally posted by Tc1962 on 03/12/2014...why do you need a step ladder?

Just a little pair, to reach when putting the awning up and to use when cleaning the top of the van.

A question on mirrors: I read some advice to have a flat drivers mirror and a convex passenger mirror. But when buying a pair I can only find 2 of the same in a pack. Which is best to go for in that situation, flat or convex?

Thanks

Post last edited on 03/12/2014 18:56:24

p7hut

08/12/2014 at 1:07pm
Location: Wearside
Outfit: Sterling Europa 490

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 42
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

So I've booked our first trip, Burrows Park near York for 5 nights over New Year.

Can't wait to go but still struggling with mirrors. I can see by searching forums, both here and elsewhere, that it is by far a matter of preference.

But that doesn't help me, I've not used mirrors before and don't have a chance to try any before ordering, which I need to do pretty quickly.

Post last edited on 08/12/2014 17:12:14

-------------
2016
April: Cote Ghyll - Osmotherly, N Yorkshire
May: Cote Ghyll - N Yorkshire
May: Runswick Bay - N Yorkshire
June: Ingfield Farm - Peak District
July: Castlerigg Farm - Lake District
Aug: Centenary Way - Filey, N Yorkshire
Sept: Burtree Lakes - Bedale, N Yorkshire

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!

UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

sooty

08/12/2014 at 7:55pm
Location: Long Eaton Nottingham
Outfit: Avondale Argente 550 4 (2007)

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/4/2002

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 163

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Another think which you might find useful is a nose weight gauge. To make sure that you are not going over the nose weight limit for your car. It was a good suggestion to suggest you look at a site for packing your van as an improperly packed caravan will make it unstable.

If you go on the caravan club site you can look at advice without joining and also on the camping and caravan club without joining.

Enjoy your caravanning experiences.

-------------
* * Sue * *

AlanGlynSmith

08/12/2014 at 9:26pm
Location: S Yorks
Outfit: Outlander GX3 + Challenger 490 SE

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/3/2013

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 169

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Best thing I got was a stabiliser. If yours doesn't have one built in to the Alko hitch already.

It is designed to reduce snaking when something passes you or in side winds etc.

We usually take our own bedding off the beds at home, Pack em last thing in the morning before setting off. that way everyone gets their own pillow/duvet etc.... even the dog!

Again would reinforce the caravan loading issues...

We take the espresso coffee machine and a microwave both of which are set up on a table in the awning.

Enjoy.. best thing we ever did...

p7hut

08/12/2014 at 9:38pm
Location: Wearside
Outfit: Sterling Europa 490

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 42
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks Sue, yep, got a nose gauge, and have been looking at videos non stop for a week now picking up hints and tips.

Hi Alan, yes, I'm sure it's got an Alko stabilizer thingamajig on it already, it's got pads in it?

Still no closer to a flat/convex mirror choice though

-------------
2016
April: Cote Ghyll - Osmotherly, N Yorkshire
May: Cote Ghyll - N Yorkshire
May: Runswick Bay - N Yorkshire
June: Ingfield Farm - Peak District
July: Castlerigg Farm - Lake District
Aug: Centenary Way - Filey, N Yorkshire
Sept: Burtree Lakes - Bedale, N Yorkshire

p7hut

11/12/2014 at 6:30pm
Location: Wearside
Outfit: Sterling Europa 490

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 42
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

In the end I've ordered the Grand Aero's in flat glass, fingers crossed they are the right ones for me and my Mondeo.

Number plate has arrived, hitch cover has arrived, wheel clamp is here, hitch lock and fire extinguisher should come tomorrow and I think we'll be all set once the mirrors come!

I steam cleaned the carpet yesterday and it's come up a treat.

I love getting everything together and planning stuff, but I can't wait to try it out, 2 weeks on Sunday!!

-------------
2016
April: Cote Ghyll - Osmotherly, N Yorkshire
May: Cote Ghyll - N Yorkshire
May: Runswick Bay - N Yorkshire
June: Ingfield Farm - Peak District
July: Castlerigg Farm - Lake District
Aug: Centenary Way - Filey, N Yorkshire
Sept: Burtree Lakes - Bedale, N Yorkshire

p7hut

17/12/2014 at 9:49am
Location: Wearside
Outfit: Sterling Europa 490

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 42
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

T-minus 11 days to our first caravan trip and another question...

We are booked on to the very right hand pitch.

The same shape as this one (unfortunately no close up of the exact one).

Do we:
a. Park the van to left edge of the hard standing and put the awning on the smaller right hand side of the hard standing?
b. Park the van to the smaller right hand side of the hard standing and put the awning on the grass and the car to the left hand edge of the hard standing?

I'm not actually sure there is enough grass to the right of our particular pitch as it's quite close to the fence and tree?

Everything's easy when you know how... and unfortunately I don't.

alan29

17/12/2014 at 10:05am
Location: Wirral
Outfit: Swift Freestyle 520 on seasonal pitch

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/5/2005

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4679

Site Reviews Total:	12

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Van to the left so you backing it straight in. They don't seem to want the awning on the grass.

sunshinetours

17/12/2014 at 11:31am
Location: sunny south east!
Outfit: Coachman

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/5/2011

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2946

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

As above I would think but usually each site would tell you anyway

Take a tarpaulin to go under awning carpet if on hard standing stones like that as protects the underside of carpet and makes it more pleasant to walk on

Have fun!

Bridgelayer

17/12/2014 at 4:31pm
Location: West Yorks
Outfit: Gobur Carousel

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/5/2012

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 744

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Jigsaw mats would be a lot warmer and softer under foot. They should be out in Aldi in May, but only a tenner for 6 in Halfords

-------------
Some days you are the dog,
some days you are the tree.

Goodbye tension, hello Pension!

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

6445 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder