Camping to touring upgrade... how exciting

emllrd replied on 18/03/2018 13:59

Posted on 18/03/2018 13:59

hi all,

we are new members, we have been campers for a few years mainly attending music festivals and enjoying long weekends. This year we attended NEC camping and caravan show, purchased a touring caravan feeling the time was just perfect and encouraged on by one dodgy hip and shoulder injury. We will also be celebrating our 60th and 50th birthdays this year so this is our big gift to each other. We collect the caravan on the weekend of Lindsey’s 60th, this feels a perfect start to our Caravaning adventures.

I have towed before a few years ago but must admit feel a little apprehensive about starting again. 

The 1st trip is planned, pick up the van, stay on dealers site and sort what we need, also we will have staff around to hand over van. Then off to another couple of sites to get used to towing and setting up.

We looking forward to meeting fellow caravaners and visiting some of the fantastic sites. No questions as yet! Just nice to be part of what already feels like a welcoming community

Elaine and Lindsey

 

emllrd replied on 15/04/2018 08:21

Posted on 15/04/2018 08:21

Thanks so much for the walm welcome, less than a month to go now. I have had lots of time to purchase and research and am hoping I have thought of most things. 

Moulesy you asked where we lived, South Derbyshire. So really central.

Exciting times ahead

Bakers2 replied on 15/04/2018 08:43

Posted on 15/04/2018 08:43

Hello and welcome from me too. Have you booked your first night (s) yet? Close to home is usually a good idea, to grab something forgotten 😉, and to familiarise yourselves with controls etc and to see it all works as it should. 

Enjoy and let us know how it goes.

Extugger replied on 15/04/2018 10:07

Posted on 15/04/2018 10:07

Welcome E & L and congratulations on your upgrade 👍

Hope you make many happy memories together in your new adventures and if you ever need any help at all...... you only have to ask 😀

AOK replied on 15/04/2018 21:22

Posted on 15/04/2018 21:22

Welcome to the touring world. I am sure you will have as much fun as the rest of us do. My wife and I are new to Club Together also and have already found there is lots of good advice and very friendly people so enjoy !

RowenaBCAMC replied on 16/04/2018 10:45

Posted on 16/04/2018 10:45

Welcome to Club Together Elaine and Lindsey and congratulations on buying your first caravan. 

I look forward to hearing about how you get on and enjoy the 60th birthday weekend in the new 'van. smile

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook