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01/6/2006 at 11:15pm
 Location: March cambs
 Outfit: Skoda Superb MK2 SE & abby vogue 460
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going away tomorrow evening with our caravan for the first time car had the towbar fitted today pitch booked on manor park Hunstanton van all checked over, list made out am I nervous you bet haven't towed any thing the size of a caravan in years, any tips would be apriciated

David and Jenny  UKCS stickers on van windows



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01/6/2006 at 11:32pm
 Location:  Ayrshire Scotland
 Outfit: Abbey 418 GTS
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Just take it easy on the towing.....take your time when setting up and most of all enjoy yourselves...we were newbies last year....still learning but love it!!!!



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01/6/2006 at 11:35pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Provence 5 Ford Kuga
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As Countrygear says, take it nice and easy.

Most important watch how you pack the van,   heavy over the wheels, nothing heavy in the high lockers.

Most important             a pen and paper to remember the next time what you forgot the first time.      Im always forgetting something.......

Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy



01/6/2006 at 11:36pm
 Location: Remfrewshire
 Outfit: BMW 330d XC90 D5 Abbey Vogue 540
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Keep your speed down and stay relaxed, things are always a lot easier without the stress.

Other than that lucky you, we are at home for the next couple of weekends and the weather up here is great ,, bah hunbug.


01/6/2006 at 11:42pm
 Location: essex
 Outfit: elddis stormtropper & monterey 3.1TD
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just remeber to take the corners alittle wider than normal you will be fine and also remember the little jolt's when the caravan brakes

remeber my first time once i was under way i was fine

good luck



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why is it that peeps into caravan and camping have no problems with the peeps next door never a problem we pull onto our pitch to be offered tea or help ercting the awning /tent maybe if the country lived in caravans and tents there would be no problems in life ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!


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01/6/2006 at 11:45pm
 Location: South Shields
 Outfit: Eurohike Coniston Tent
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Caravan virgins here too...

First weekend away in our little second hand tourer...

Been looking forward to it for weeks...

Keeping our tent as it has tons of fond memories but we are looking forward to the good times ahead in our caravan...

So... if anyone else is at "Waren" caravan park (Northumberland) this weekend and you see our little green 'hurricane' be sure to give us a knock...



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01/6/2006 at 11:47pm
 Location: March cambs
 Outfit: Skoda Superb MK2 SE & abby vogue 460
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thanks for the replies just printed off the check lists from the tips section

we will enjoy our selves and I will take it steady

David and Jenny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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02/6/2006 at 2:51am
 Location: wales
 Outfit: stirling europa 495
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Have a wonderfull time, we were all first timers once as everyone is but if in a tizzy just ask someone . (there will always be a know it all) Most people are just happy to help. Take all knowledge in and just enjoy. xxx


02/6/2006 at 9:02am
 Location: Sunny North-East of England
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 500 5
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We are new to it this year as well. Been away a couple of times and loved it. As everyone else has said, just take it easy and keep an eye out for wagons and the white van man if you are on a dual carraigeway/motorway flying past you. Also, when you pull on site, don't let the 'curtain twitchers' put you off if you make a mistake reversing  onto your pitch. Just pull out and try again. Nobodys perfect!! Have a great weekend anyway. 



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