Newbie here!

AaronIps replied on 14/07/2016 16:42

Posted on 14/07/2016 16:42

Hello! I am Aaron from Stowmarket, only just joined the Caravan Club! To cut a long story short, I used to go caravanning with my parents in my teens, as did my fiance, when we got together we both talked about how we want a caravan, then earlier on this summer I rescued a caravan which had been sat in a field for quite some time, to which I had saw looking very sorry for itself next to the dual carriageway to and from work, I got it home, gave it lots of TLC so now am the proud owner of a 1995 Coachman Genius 520/4! We have been away in it twice so car, local in Suffolk but havent been able to go more as we are getting married next month! We plan to head off to Kelling Heath for a few days after the wedding, then use the van more after! We are now also proud members of the Club and looking forward to what that brings! We definitely want to go to France with the van next year! anyway, enough rambling, just thought I would say hello!

Firedragon replied on 14/07/2016 18:20

Posted on 14/07/2016 18:20

Hi Aaron and welcome to you and your fiance, lovely to hear you have rescued a poor unwanted caravan and turned it into your own haven. Good luck with the wedding, hope the sun shines for you then and on your subsequent travels

Alison

TonyBurton replied on 14/07/2016 21:08

Posted on 14/07/2016 21:08

Well done Aaron. You should have a great time. It might be worth checking the age of the tyres if the van has been standing for a long time.

TerryFlech replied on 14/07/2016 21:14

Posted on 14/07/2016 21:14

Aaron, don't want to put a dampener on things but ( due to your age) have you been on an approved towing course?

AaronIps replied on 20/07/2016 13:15

Posted on 20/07/2016 13:15

Well done Aaron. You should have a great time. It might be worth checking the age of the tyres if the van has been standing for a long time.

thanks! I had them checked and they are all ok :) I notice you are in Suffolk, are you a Suffolk Centre member?

AaronIps replied on 20/07/2016 13:16

Posted on 20/07/2016 13:16

Aaron, don't want to put a dampener on things but ( due to your age) have you been on an approved towing course?

Hi Terry, no need for that as I have an HGV C+E licence!

Merve replied on 24/07/2016 18:33

Posted on 24/07/2016 18:33

Lovely story Aaron. May I wish you all the best for the future both with your lifes partner and of course your wife!!! Welcome. 

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