Posted on 01/11/2017 21:26
Just ordered a caravan, our first, due early 2018.
The reality is hitting home of the required preparations, have opened a discussion elsewhere on towbar advice needed.
Aiming to learn how to caravan in 2018, with hopefully a long distance adventure or two in our retirement thereafter.
Posted on 01/11/2017 21:39
Hello and welcome to CT and our great hobby. Plenty of advice on here just ask away. First trip stay local, you can pop home for forgotten items 😉. Don't go buying things you think will be useful - most of us have sheds with such in 😉, proves they weren't essential or useful.
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Posted on 01/11/2017 21:46
Good advice there, IL, I'd just remind you that a "Recording Device" at the Handover will be a Godsend. I'm not suggesting that the seller is likely to con you -- far from it, but so much verbal info will come your way that you wont be able to remember it all. ( None of us could or did, believe me 
)
Then in a few decades time you can replay the recording & wonder what was so complicated 
!!
Enjoy the toy, and enjoy those pleasures to come -- but keep popping on here & telling us what you have been up to !!
A B M
Posted on 03/11/2017 19:13
In response to the question of which van? We're jumping at in the deep end with a Crusader Storm.
I intend to take it cautiously and am booked on a Practical Caravanning course in February prior to picking up the caravan. We also intend to learn how to caravan locally in 2018 before getting carried away on a distant adventure.
Posted on 03/11/2017 19:13 by Inside LeftIn response to the question of which van? We're jumping at in the deep end with a Crusader Storm.
I intend to take it cautiously and am booked on a Practical Caravanning course in February prior to picking up the caravan. We also intend to learn how to caravan locally in 2018 before getting carried away on a distant adventure.
Posted on 04/11/2017 12:07
go on the website--www.towcar.info and put the details in of car and van as I am guessing on what xc60 and year of yours and it give over 90% advised match and for a beginner could be a bit daunting as most clubs recommend an 85% or lower match for beginners. just a thought.
Inside Left