Got the van and no where to go

gill302 replied on 20/03/2017 20:07

Posted on 20/03/2017 20:07

hello everyone.cool

At 52, i have just bought my first caravan. On my own with a dog so just wanted a small one. Bought a lovely elddis xplore 302. Never ever towed hence incredibly nervous.

Got my tow bar today and joined this club.

i pick up my caravan on 7th april. Due to circumstances, the first weekend that i can go away is the weekend after. Typical... its the bank holiday weekend and i cant get booked anywhere.

Any ideas?

I live in durham so for my first venture, i would prefer up or down A1 for an hour and no windy roads. ( near sea would be ideal but i realise that is pushing it.)

Thank you so much for any advice ( and also any practical advice on towing and buying an awning wouldnt come amiss...  I am all youtubed out! Ha ha)

 

ggregu replied on 21/03/2017 17:43

Posted on 21/03/2017 17:43

Hi Gill,

Welcome to the wonderful world of caravanning! I'm another Gill who was in exactly your position 3 years ago. My partner hates the caravan so I just leave him at home!!!

I went on a CC towing course which gave me a bit of confidence but you've really just got to bite the bullet and go for it! My first main trip was from Lancashire to Devises in Wilts, bit of a mammoth trip but I loved it.

The thing is, you're a real novelty when you turn up on site as a lone female and get loads of offers of help, if you want it. There's always someone to ask if you're not sure.

As for your first trip, I'm at Whitby North Yorks Moors CC site from 4-11th April if that takes your fancy. I'm unmissable with 3 Westies in tow!

Wherever you decide to go, take it slow, think twice, act once and you'll be fine.

Enjoy your caravan and have a great trip.

Gill

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Posted on 21/03/2017 18:35

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Simon100 replied on 21/03/2017 20:07

Posted on 21/03/2017 20:07

I am so glad that my use of 'hagiographic' has caused such a response! 

Off to discover another word now.laughing

Wherenext replied on 21/03/2017 20:20

Posted on 21/03/2017 20:20

Off to discover another word now

Doing my crossword puzzle yesterday and a new word cropped up. It was Cruciverbalist. Very funny I thought when I looked it up.

AndyNYorks replied on 22/03/2017 08:44

Posted on 21/03/2017 10:51 by ocsid

My suggestion as its only a long weekend is check if there is a slot with a local "Centre".

There you will have to use your own facilities but you will be with others that typically will want to give you every support and help they can and will be friendly. Proper caravanning IMO.

Posted on 22/03/2017 08:44

Hi Gill, welcome to the club. I too would suggest that you consider a rally as there would be a lot of help and guidance available. North Yorkshire have a rally over the bank holiday at the Alders Caravan Park near Easingwold. This is easily accessible from the A1 and I know they have spaces available. Details are on the North Yorkshire website www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk.

papgeno replied on 22/03/2017 13:17

Posted on 21/03/2017 20:07 by Simon100

I am so glad that my use of 'hagiographic' has caused such a response! 

Off to discover another word now.laughing

Posted on 22/03/2017 13:17

Try "egregious " which describes some of the workmanship on new caravans

Mitsi Fendt replied on 22/03/2017 19:36

Posted on 20/03/2017 21:50 by gill302

cheers rjlj.

just tried for durham grange as that would be perfect but its coming up as full?

Posted on 22/03/2017 19:36

When ever I see a site that I would like to visit showing full I always try phoning the site. They have more up to date information and I often have managed to get in.

gill302 replied on 23/03/2017 18:51

Posted on 23/03/2017 18:51

wow 

so much advice

Courses,Rallies, Invites. Thank you all

I am going to ring and try and get on the course in consett this weekend.. perfect timing ( will miss mothers day lunch though yell)

Gill, i will see how confident i am but if you see a wild woman with a bischon.. thats me!

Rally in north yorkshire looks easy to find.

I am so pleased that i joined this club!

smile

Mick1694 replied on 08/04/2017 20:15

Posted on 08/04/2017 20:15

Loads of places around Barnard Castle,and it's easy off the A1, If it's your first time,just go for a steady drive and find a quiet lay-by for a cuppa,anyway enjoy.

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