Posted on 02/03/2017 12:56
We've only gone and done it. After several years of looking (3 NEC shows), researching, thinking and talking about it we pickup our caravan on the 15th. Steep learning curve ahead which starts the weekend after with our first (very local) trip.
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Posted on 08/03/2017 10:36
Congratulations on buying your first caravan and I'm looking forward to hearing all about your first trip in the caravan and your experience of the manoeuvring course. 
Also welcome Dollydot. I look forward to hearing about your Spring adventures in the Eriba.
Happy caravanning!
Posted on 06/03/2017 16:07 by keithfiddyHi Simmo,
A huge welcome to what is now Your Club.
If in doubt just Ask.
Regards Keith .
Warden Thetford Forest C and M H Club.
Posted on 15/03/2017 19:26 by G CherokeeHey Simmo
Did you collect your van today????
Give a me shout fella. (djreynolds6@googlemail.com)
Hope everything went ok
Posted on 20/03/2017 11:33
Collected, played with, loaded, weighed, re-loaded, weighed again, check weighed and had a weekend away.
Fixed the only snag we could find. No heating in bedroom or washroom turns out the blow air pipe was 1. Disconnected at blower, 2. Disconnected at bedroom outlet and 3. Disconnected at inline join that fed washroom outlet. All could have come off whilst towing I guess, I'll check them again after coming weekends long tow (220 miles).
Why didn't we do this sooner, probably the most relaxing weekend away we've ever had. My favourite bit was sitting in the warm and dry listening to the wind and rain, my tenting days are well and truly over.
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Posted on 20/03/2017 11:33 by Simmo2300Collected, played with, loaded, weighed, re-loaded, weighed again, check weighed and had a weekend away.
Fixed the only snag we could find. No heating in bedroom or washroom turns out the blow air pipe was 1. Disconnected at blower, 2. Disconnected at bedroom outlet and 3. Disconnected at inline join that fed washroom outlet. All could have come off whilst towing I guess, I'll check them again after coming weekends long tow (220 miles).
Why didn't we do this sooner, probably the most relaxing weekend away we've ever had. My favourite bit was sitting in the warm and dry listening to the wind and rain, my tenting days are well and truly over.
Posted on 20/03/2017 17:08
Glad you had a good time Simmo. Sorry you had a problem with the heating hope you get it sorted soon - mind you, with a bit of luck, the weather will turn very warm and you won't need it !! 
We always used to take a small fan heater with us for emergencies. I've taken this out of the van recently, but must consider if it's worth putting it back in!!
David
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