Old Caravan But New User's

gatewaya89 replied on 22/05/2017 15:41

Posted on 22/05/2017 15:41

Hi All

We are brand new to caravanning and have just brought our first caravan which is an Avondale Avocet, its in immaculate condition as the previous 1 owner only used it occasionally and then only ever used it to sleep in! Everyone keeps telling us what a van it is! the cooker hasn't even been used in 17 years as its a 2002 build and the previous owner had everything put in it! So its like owning a new caravan :)

We took her out for her first run and weekend stay at a club site White House Beach Caravan Club Site and we couldn't have asked for a better start to our first caravan experience,the assistant wardens there Janet & Peter were incredible and nothing was to much trouble and given I have had major open heart surgery Peter was a "God Send" when we were pitching up for the very first time not only helping myself but given us loads of really helpful hints & tips when trying out for our selves next time around!

If this is what caravan experiences is all about then count us in for life "why haven't we done this years ago!"

We have already booked next trip down to folk stone in June and are really looking forward to it! if you see us on site come up and say hello we aren't hard to spot as we are the only "cream" van on site!..lol

DSB replied on 03/06/2017 14:43

Posted on 03/06/2017 14:43

Welcome to Club Together gatewaya89 and camouflage.  Good to hear from you both and pleased that you have taken up caravanning.  Do continue to let us know how you are doing.

David 

N1805 replied on 03/06/2017 16:41

Posted on 03/06/2017 16:41

CT has lots of info from posters & the drop down menus at the top.  Enjoy your new leisure activity. It will take you to places you would never have thought about before owning a caravan.   Good luck.

ABM replied on 05/06/2017 11:33

Posted on 05/06/2017 11:33

Welcome  to  all  'Newbies'  ,  may  you  have  only  the  weather  you  want  cool,  and  the  sites  you  love wink  !!  But  don't  stop  telling  us how  you  get  on  !!  Feedback  is always  much  appreciated,  believe  me  !!

Brian

NickyKnix replied on 06/06/2017 10:52

Posted on 06/06/2017 10:52

Welcome Ainsley and Jane.

It's lovely to hear about your trip.

As MJ730 said, CL's are our Certificated Locations.

These are all Member exclusive with maximum 5 pitches.

You do need to book these direct with the site and they all differ.

Some will have hard standing pitches and some won't.  They can be found in the red section of your Sites Directory.

Fingers crossed, Camouflage enjoys the first trip out just as much as you did.

Ainsley's new "ticker" and caravan have given him a new lease of life, by the sounds of things.  cool

Thank you so much for your positive comments regarding the wardens at White House Beach.  I will pass that onto their Regional Manager.  They will be pleased to hear about the support given.

I hope you all continue to enjoy many trips out with your outfits and the weather improves.  It feels like Autumn today!

camouflage replied on 07/06/2017 14:03

Posted on 07/06/2017 14:03

hi tracy 123 had a great time in shrewsbury last week our first time out.Had a few hitches but had to laughf through it.im off to tenby soon for 4 days hope the weather is kind to us.Had the van serviced last week everything is ok.will be looking to sell our porch awning soon and getting a kampa 260 pro air beam instead.take care. best wishes.

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