New caravan family

caratim replied on 08/09/2016 13:52

caratim

Posted on 08/09/2016 13:52

hi everyone

I thought I should introduce myself having just registered on this site following a purchase of a 2012 Bailey Pamplona.

I have had a number of enjoyable weekends in the month or so of ownership so far and look forward to many more.

Being a total novice I appreciate being able to ask questions to a more experienced audience than myself. I plan to keep the van on the static touring pitch it is on for the foreseeable future so questions won't involve towing but rather advice on processes and maintenance to keep my pride and joy running well.

i look forward to being an active member in this forum

best regards

Tim

11 replies

geoffeales replied on 08/09/2016 13:55

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geoffeales

Caravanner

Posted on 08/09/2016 13:55

every blessing from the roving Rev (or should that be raving?)

Happy vanning Tim

kaenergas replied on 08/09/2016 15:10

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kaenergas

Caravanner

Posted on 08/09/2016 15:10

Welcome to CT Tim, looks like your enjoy caravaning already, anything you want to know just ask on the forum, you'l be amazed how quick the solutions are posted, enjoy Ken

cyberyacht replied on 08/09/2016 16:43

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer

Posted on 08/09/2016 16:43

With a Pamplona you'll need plenty of bullshine. Welcome to CT.

HelenandTrevor replied on 08/09/2016 18:30

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HelenandTrevor

Caravanner

Posted on 08/09/2016 18:30

Hi and welcome to CT Tim, good to hear you are enjoying your caravan.

Wildwood replied on 08/09/2016 19:57

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Wildwood

Caravanner

Posted on 08/09/2016 19:57

If you are leaving the caravan on the site it will still need some maintanance. Tyres will develop flat spots if not moved so if posssible try and move the caravan a quarter of one revolution of the tyre every three months or so. There are plenty of mobile engineers who can do work on site if the owners permit it. You will find details on the National Caravan Council website.

Hope you enjoy the ownership.

DSB replied on 09/09/2016 00:01

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DSB

Caravanner

Posted on 09/09/2016 00:01

Hi Tim and welcome t Club Together. Glad you'realready enjoying the caravan. Look forward to hearing more from you.

David

replied on 09/09/2016 17:38

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Caravanner

Posted on 09/09/2016 17:38

Welcome aboard, Tim.

Merve replied on 10/09/2016 08:30

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Merve

Caravanner

Posted on 10/09/2016 08:30

Welcome and many happy 'vanning days Tim. Yearly servicing by a quality engineer will help keep your pride and joy in good nick. The outside is your barrow though and I suggest a good quality wax after washing- NEVER pressure wash a caravan! Hand wash only! I use Autoglym's High Definition Wax- Go to the show and get it £10 cheaper ( and scrounge a micro fibre cloth!) Best wax I have ever used and I've used most of them. Dont worry about making mistakes- we all do it and even after 25yrs! All the best.

replied on 11/09/2016 09:38

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Caravanner

Posted on 11/09/2016 09:38

Welcome and many happy 'vanning days Tim. Yearly servicing by a quality engineer will help keep your pride and joy in good nick. The outside is your barrow though and I suggest a good quality wax after washing- NEVER pressure wash a caravan! Hand wash only! I use Autoglym's High Definition Wax- Go to the show and get it £10 cheaper ( and scrounge a micro fibre cloth!) Best wax I have ever used and I've used most of them. Dont worry about making mistakes- we all do it and even after 25yrs! All the best.

Write your comments here...Will you be going to the show, Merve? We're booked to stay on the Caravan Club temporary site there from 10th to 12th October and have booked tickets for the 11th.

Helen Aaron replied on 21/09/2016 11:58

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Helen Aaron

Posted on 21/09/2016 11:58

Hi caratim & as everyone says above "welcome"!!

The Members on Club Together will provide a wealth of knowledge on all things "caravan" so don't be afraid to ask (only one or two of them bite!). We are, of course, here to help also.

All the best.

Helen.