New to the site and caravanning

hi everyone.  my partner and i bought our first caravan a year ago exactly.  we got a 4 birth elldis crusader aurora 2004 model.  we have been away 4 times altogether the last time being last week.  we like to take our dogs to the beach and on lots of country walks.  we bought the awning for the dogs and of course for muddy boots and coats.  looking forward to chatting in the discussions that crop up and of course getting some great advise and tips from all you regular long term caravanners