Why do you love caravanning/motorhoming

RowenaBCAMC replied on 21/05/2019 16:56

Posted on 21/05/2019 16:56

What is it that you absolutely love about your hobby? Is it the freedom to explore, the opportunity to relax in new places, the call of the open road, or something else entirely? 

I love the opportunity to discover new places and spend time together as a family away from distractions. What is it that you love? 

Wildwood replied on 22/05/2019 10:31

Posted on 22/05/2019 10:31

Caravans just suit our way of life, Both our parents had them so we had a grounding before we took the plunge.

Basically we can go where we want when we want, we have a comfortable and familiar place to stay and we do not have to conform to any other persons rules on when to get up, what time is meal time and what we want to eat.

Bearing in mind the caravan costs us over £1,000 a year before depreciation and the extra fuel, used it is not the cheap holiday route that many believe.

replied on 22/05/2019 15:24

Posted on 22/05/2019 10:31 by Wildwood

Caravans just suit our way of life, Both our parents had them so we had a grounding before we took the plunge.

Basically we can go where we want when we want, we have a comfortable and familiar place to stay and we do not have to conform to any other persons rules on when to get up, what time is meal time and what we want to eat.

Bearing in mind the caravan costs us over £1,000 a year before depreciation and the extra fuel, used it is not the cheap holiday route that many believe.

Posted on 22/05/2019 15:24

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Cornersteady replied on 22/05/2019 16:03

Posted on 22/05/2019 10:31 by Wildwood

Caravans just suit our way of life, Both our parents had them so we had a grounding before we took the plunge.

Basically we can go where we want when we want, we have a comfortable and familiar place to stay and we do not have to conform to any other persons rules on when to get up, what time is meal time and what we want to eat.

Bearing in mind the caravan costs us over £1,000 a year before depreciation and the extra fuel, used it is not the cheap holiday route that many believe.

Posted on 22/05/2019 16:03

No it is not cheap, but your money goes a lot further than another type of holiday? When we first started with a caravan with a young family we had a set amount of holiday money for the year. It became apparent that we could use it for one two week holiday in the sun in Europe or use that yearly amount that we would end up spending for the next couple of years to buy a caravan and have lots of multiple trips over here. Which is what happened.

I've not the calculations now there is only two of us and we can do both but certainly the price of one two week holiday (OK all inclusive) over there is way more than we spend on all the other trips throughout the year in the UK

CJDM replied on 22/05/2019 17:41

Posted on 21/05/2019 21:00 by Cornersteady

sorry but slightly off topic but this thread reminds me of that one (posted again by Rowena) about three words to describe our touring? I believe it was a competition with a prize?

Who won? Have I missed that?

Posted on 22/05/2019 17:41

There have been a few threads where Club staff ask members for thoughts and opinions after which nothing seems to be heard again.

Over to you, Rowena.

Takethedogalong replied on 22/05/2019 17:56

Posted on 22/05/2019 17:56

We loved the self sufficiency, roughing it adventure of our early small camper van, then tent, then basic caravan. We have stayed in some very out of the way places in our touring outfits, and still seek these out more than Club type sites. If it came to a choice of only being able to use Club Sites, I think we would possibly sell up and do more cottage holidays and perhaps some overseas tours by rail. Our outfits owe us nothing and have given us some wonderful times away with our dogs. We have explored most areas of UK other than SE, and enjoy being around different local customs. The UK is wonderfully blessed with some great history and scenery, and we make the most of it. It’s still posh camping to us.....😁

redface replied on 28/05/2019 22:25

Posted on 28/05/2019 22:25

Gets us into a new area (to us) to explore as well as enjoying good weather (hopefully) and relaxing in the sunshine with a bevvy or two and a book. To hell with the rest of the world!

Chrystal replied on 29/05/2019 12:48

Posted on 21/05/2019 21:00 by Cornersteady

sorry but slightly off topic but this thread reminds me of that one (posted again by Rowena) about three words to describe our touring? I believe it was a competition with a prize?

Who won? Have I missed that?

Posted on 29/05/2019 12:48

They never seem to print the Winner s any more, shame , I love to read winners lists👍

Cornersteady replied on 29/05/2019 13:22

Posted on 29/05/2019 12:48 by Chrystal

They never seem to print the Winner s any more, shame , I love to read winners lists👍

Posted on 29/05/2019 13:22

Indeed, but I do recall that the winning three word 'slogan' would be published? Even if the winners wanted anonymity that would be good? 

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