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17/9/2006 at 12:27am
 Location: Runcorn
 Outfit: ACE Jubilee Equerry &Terrano II
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Hi guys, just upgraded from a Vango Diablo 900 to an ABI Viceroy Jubilee.  Its a 5 berth and I cant wait to get in it tomorrow and make it peronal.  The owners dropped the price to £3500 to get a cash sale so I think we did really well for an 1995 model - it is immaculate with porch awning and everything inside.

We managed to tow it home OK but that is about it - is there an idiots guide to caravanning anywhere - people keep talking about all sorts or things that we have no idea on.

HELP

Jan



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17/9/2006 at 12:33am
 Location: Swindon
 Outfit: Compass Rambler 19 4 & shogun sport
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Well done jan, we used to have an abi and we joined the abi and friends owners club, Great fun. Hope you have lots of fun with it.

Steve



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17/9/2006 at 9:09am
 Location: Wakefield
 Outfit: Majestic 255
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Hi Jan, we did the same, upgrading from a Vango Diablo 600 to a van earlier this year. Having never been van owners before, you do feel alittle "out of it" at first, but what there is to learn is picked up as you go along, and mostly common sense. Have a look at the rallies and meets section on here for your area, they're great fun, and of course.....people are always willing to help out or give advice.

Sounds like you got a great deal with your van, you'll love it, we do!!!

Good luck



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17/9/2006 at 10:13am
 Location: Newport
 Outfit: 3 Tents
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When we upgraded from tent to caravan last year i found posting my questions on here was very helpfuland also booking my self on to  a meet with ukcs.  When we pitched up lots of peeps came to help us out and show us where we were going wrong etc.  no body laughed if we asked daft questions or daft to us questions just lots of great advice

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17/9/2006 at 12:52pm
 Location: Southport
 Outfit: Mitsu Pajero+ Fleetwood Meridian 520-
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Just make sure your car is ok to tow it, weights etc, load all the heavy items as close to the axle and as low as possible and get a good stabiliser the difference they make when towing is tremendous. Oh and don't do what some ignorant caravanners do and go speeding as fast as they think is safe down the motorway as it gives us a bad name and can you could end up with a pile of matchwood instead of your pride and joy or even worse. All that said welcome to the club and enjoy every minute of it.
Rob


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17/9/2006 at 1:44pm
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Hi Jan

welcome too the caravanning world and to the greatest website of all time for camping and caravanning

if you want a chat  or advice  send me an e-mail and as we are in the same town we could even meet up and chat over your van.

 



17/9/2006 at 5:02pm
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Haynes do a great caravan manual full of useful info on maintenance and towing etc.

Ali



19/9/2006 at 7:56pm
 Location: leeds
 Outfit: Abbey GTS 416 & Bongo
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congratulations!!!!

you will find all the information you need right here, we bought our first caravan a couple of years ago, we had never done it before, there is a lot to know, I asked away on here, they are very friendly informative and knowledgable!!!!
ask away!!!!
cingratulations again, we used to go in a tent and when we bought the van we have never looked back !!!! its extremly addictive, we go almost every weekend!!!!


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As one door closes another one opens.. sometimes you need to spend a little time in the room thats all..

Do whats right and right will become of you ;-)
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19/9/2006 at 8:08pm
 Location: West Cumbria
 Outfit: Ace Aristocrat caravan & Campervan
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 Hi, my advice is to have it ready to go at all times. Ive got towels ,travel iron & hairdryer, tea towels toiletries cleaning items, sleeping bags (much easier to store than quilts) All pots & pans., underwear wellies & comfy shoes, make-up etc etc. When were going away Ive only to put in the clothes & food ALCOHOL!!! Ha Ha. Also make up a small ESSENTIAL tool kit for any emergencies & a first aid kit!! Happy camping!!

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19/9/2006 at 8:11pm
 Location: N Yorkshire
 Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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welcome to vanning. dont worry , loads of help on here whenever you need it, just ask .

enjoy !!!!!!!!!



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19/9/2006 at 8:19pm
 Location: Alfreton
 Outfit: Sprite Major 6 (2007)
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On the Caravan Club WeB Site there is a PDF File for beginners which I found really usefull....



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