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Post by LandieMark on Aug 25, 2022 19:20:04 GMT
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Post by Andy C on Aug 25, 2022 20:17:07 GMT
There’s some great sites Around the UK . Some popular static sites you can pull up to and use the facilities too (John fowler/haven types) but also some secluded touring only sites in places like mid wales, Pembrokeshire , Norfolk
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Post by PG on Aug 26, 2022 7:31:55 GMT
I love the way you have a dog each while watching TV. Very equitable and fair - on you and the dogs.
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Post by Grampa on Aug 26, 2022 16:17:11 GMT
Used to do it many years ago - perfect holidays when the kids were small, mostly in France were sites tended to be more a 'place in a field' than UK sites - but we had the benefit of a caravan that we could borrow when needed - we did consider buying one when our 'free' one got sold, but living at the seaside and first hobby being boating, decided we wouldn't get enough use of it to justify the cost. Our tow-cars tended to raise eye brows... (as well as this, we caravanned with a Calibra, a Xedos 6 and a Cougar)  |
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Post by LandieMark on Aug 26, 2022 18:35:45 GMT
That's pretty cool IMO. The current site is just a field with electric and water, no kids and about 12 pitches in total.
As a first timer, I didn't expect to find it relaxing, but I have relaxed more than I would in a hotel.
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Post by rodge on Aug 26, 2022 19:04:35 GMT
As I get older, caravanning is becoming more appealing.
Had we stayed in the US for longer, it would have been on our to do list in the next few years.
I’ve thought about it here too. The freedom to just go and have everything with you is great.
How is the Caorunn? Mrs. R is a gin fan and I’d like to get her a bottle of something decent for the new house.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2022 19:20:27 GMT
A good time is the only important thing so looks like a win.
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Post by LandieMark on Sept 11, 2022 6:10:05 GMT
As I get older, caravanning is becoming more appealing. Had we stayed in the US for longer, it would have been on our to do list in the next few years. I’ve thought about it here too. The freedom to just go and have everything with you is great. How is the Caorunn? Mrs. R is a gin fan and I’d like to get her a bottle of something decent for the new house. Very nice. Flavourful, but not harsh. It's my favourite Gin by a long way. |
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Post by LandieMark on Sept 11, 2022 16:08:25 GMT
Just got back from the LRO show at East of England Showground at Peterborough.
We usually tent it, but I took the caravan and my mates borrowed the tent. Best night's sleep I've ever had at the show and its facilities were much appreciated by me. It pissed it down so I got to pack away a wet tent and put it back up when I got home.
Interestingly, I cruised at a stable 65-70 all the way there and back and was easily the fastest outfit on the road. The pickup, especially with a load, seems well suited.
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Post by michael on Sept 11, 2022 18:19:30 GMT
The pickup, especially with a load, seems well suited. Pick-up good for towing a caravan ? They know their market. |
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Post by LandieMark on Sept 25, 2022 20:10:09 GMT
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Post by Alex on Sept 26, 2022 4:13:27 GMT
Lovely bit of the world you live in Mark. Looks a really nice place to explore. You certainly know how to wear out your dogs!
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Post by LandieMark on Sept 26, 2022 17:06:36 GMT
The Dales are lovely and only about 90 minutes from me.
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 2, 2023 18:40:44 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 3, 2024 21:10:09 GMT
18 months on from the first post, Lindsey and I have decided that we are actually "Caravanners".
We love the cheap site fees and the fact we have a personal space which you dont get with a hotel room and the spontinaety of being able to sod off at a moment's notice.
We are upgrading the van. We love this van (it was our first) but we dislike having to put the bed up each night and take it down each morning. A fixed end island bed is on the cards with centre washroom. Chayse the whippet didn't do so well in kennels last year. We both struggle in the heat a little and £18k on a new van is only 4 years foreign holidays after a little man maths.
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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 4, 2024 1:21:49 GMT
Excellent! We've had our static for 18+ years now, and I'm not sure I'd want to tow a modern (aka HUGE) van with anything less than a big 4WD. I know they're fairly light, but even so .. ..
Must admit, I do miss the tourer sometimes, for exactly the reasons you describe.
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Post by bryan on Mar 4, 2024 7:30:37 GMT
Will it have one of those remote crontrol manourvering set ups? My old neighbour had one and it was always cool to see him manouvere it onto the drive like thunderbird 2!
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 4, 2024 7:36:37 GMT
It will have a motor mover. I am actually very good at reversing, but I won't be able to get it into the space in our yard without one as it is a meter longer than our current one and there isn't enough room to get the angle needed. Edit, this is what I am going to see tomorrow. www.autotrader.co.uk/caravan-details/202402277005126 |
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Post by PG on Mar 5, 2024 13:02:08 GMT
Even I, a non-caravanner, think that looks very smart! I love the names caravans get - "Swift Challenger". Is it swift and what is it challenging?  We used to see ones called Mauraders, which we always thought was pretty funny. Maybe caravan designers have a good sense of self-deprecating humour? |
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Post by johnc on Mar 5, 2024 13:12:35 GMT
Hadn't seen this before but a good taste in Gin. Just need some nice fresh sliced apple
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Post by clunes on Mar 5, 2024 16:16:38 GMT
A non (mobile) caravanner here but looks smart!
I do enjoy the odd short break to static caravan sites - simple, cheap fun in nice parts of the country. With things having been crazy with work and personal for the last few years these quick trips have actually been a great way to wind down (albeit briefly) without the hassle of a foreign holiday or short city-break abroad.
Though not something on my current radar I can see the appeal of a caravan also, if you have the space to store etc, for the reasons you've shared previously. I like spending time in my 'own' space, really enjoy the countryside / outdoors and plan to get a dog in my life again sometime in the next year or two so can see how this fits into your lifestyle well.
Hope it works out
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 5, 2024 17:27:45 GMT
Deal done, it was, as the man told me, absolutely mint and it is the perfect layout for us.
Back home - the Range Rover is a great car for effortless mile munching.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Mar 5, 2024 21:19:16 GMT
Caravanning is the new Clubbing. Enjoy!
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Post by bryan on Mar 5, 2024 21:22:24 GMT
Deal done, it was, as the man told me, absolutely mint and it is the perfect layout for us. Back home - the Range Rover is a great car for effortless mile munching. Well done, it looks very clean and modern. Did you part ex your old one! |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 5, 2024 21:34:57 GMT
Not really worth it - I'm trying to sell it privately as it's worth quite a bit more than trade. It's worth about £4k and trade is £2k to £2.5k.
I'll give it a month and if it doesn't go it can have an eBay auction.
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Post by Martin on Mar 6, 2024 6:35:52 GMT
That’s quite the upgrade Mark, very smart.
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 8, 2024 20:35:51 GMT
Back home and very happy. It tows bloody well - much better than a bouncy single axle.  |
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Post by Andy C on Mar 8, 2024 21:43:07 GMT
Nice - Tara’s cousin has/had the same model, but the wood is a standard finish inside .
I say has/had, as they had it up for sale last year and not sure if they did end up selling it.
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 10, 2024 17:38:59 GMT
Just sold the old one for just under the asking price. Getting picked up in a day or two.
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Post by LandieMark on May 15, 2024 11:31:26 GMT
First trip out in the new one.   |
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We used to see ones called Mauraders, which we always thought was pretty funny. Maybe caravan designers have a good sense of self-deprecating humour? 
