Are we the only ones?

Jenni fae Glesga replied on 02/05/2018 19:05

Jenni fae Glesga

Posted on 02/05/2018 19:05

We just went out for the first time in our new (1998!) Pennine Pathfinder. My husband and I went up to Ft. William, and checked into the Bunree (https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/scotland/highlands/bunree-caravan-club-site/ ) site.

The place was spotless and spacious. We were late in booking, so couldn't get a waterside pitch, but we weren't missing out on any views. We also really appreciated how quiet everything was, despite being nearly full.

We even met and invited in a couple for early morning coffee after they had locked themselves out of their RV, oopsie! FYI, it's cold up in them there hills at 7 am!

My only concern?

Are we the poor country mouse cousins? We were the ONLY trailer tent in the place, and we looked a bit shabby compared to all these gleaming, sleek and aerodynamic caravans.

We may have looked a bit different, and we may have looked (and smelled) a bit fusty, but so far I'm loving Miss Hetty '98. It sure would be nice to see other canvas tops, but I wont complain.

I'll add in a few pictures from our weekend, which was gloriously sunny and warm.

Gallery

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Bakers2 replied on 02/05/2018 19:16

Bakers2

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/05/2018 19:16

Hello and welcome. Lovely photos such blue sky 😃. We liked Bungee but not the midges which adored me and even had a nibble or 2 of my OH and that' very rare 😲. We will visit again earlier or later in the year.

Is this your first caravanning experience? I'm quite happy to see all sorts on the sites we stay on. You'll obviously fit in well if you're happy to offer coffee at 7am 😉

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/05/2018 19:25

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 02/05/2018 19:25

Hi, there.

It's true that we don’t see many trailer tents on site which is a shame as I like to see a variety of units and chat to the owners.

Dont be concerned. Anyone who looks down their nose at a trailer tent isn’t worth bothering about. You’ve got a great attitude.

Lovely pics, too.

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neveramsure replied on 02/05/2018 19:32

neveramsure

Posted on 02/05/2018 19:32

Hi Jenni and welcome to the forum.

No need to be concerned re the age of your unit, our daughters caravans are 25 and 20 years old and are towed with old towcars.

The main thing is that you are enjoying the experience and well done for helping that other couple.

Thanks for the pics, it looks like you had some great weather.

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Cornersteady replied on 02/05/2018 19:44

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Cornersteady

Caravanner

Posted on 02/05/2018 19:44

Some great photos there, hope you print them out and frame them.

And welcome too

replied on 02/05/2018 20:38

Posted on 02/05/2018 20:38

I bet that your trailer tent is grander than mine was 37 years ago

replied on 02/05/2018 20:52

Posted on 02/05/2018 20:52

Duplicate post.

Brian1 replied on 02/05/2018 21:16

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Brian1

Caravanner

Posted on 02/05/2018 21:16

We (Wife and I) are in our 60s and these days are probably among those with gleaming, sleek and aerodynamic caravans.

When I was in my 20s we (wife+2 kids) camped in a tent and thought people with trailer tents were posh

Yes, you'll no doubt meet some in the posh caravans whose owners look down their noses at you, but for the most part people are - as I hope you'll find - friendly. If not, it'll be nothing to do with your trailer tent, some people just like to keep themselves to themselves. And all of us are no doubt looked down upon by those with more money than sense who holiday in the Bahamas or wherever ...

OTOH if you had a dog you could expect unbounded, unreasoning vituperation from some

cyberyacht replied on 02/05/2018 21:23

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/05/2018 21:23

As a former tenter, I don't have a problem with trailer tents. What has always puzzled me is the rationale of them. ISTM to be just a tent with the added complexity of towing. Perhaps someone can explain it to me.