Posted on 03/10/2019 10:44
Hi everyone,
I don't know if it's the same across the UK, but we really felt a drop in temperature here in Sussex yesterday! It looks like autumn has set in.
We're looking for your tips and recommendations for anyone new to touring who may not have experienced caravanning and motorhoming in the autumn and winter seasons.
What are your top tips and must-have items?
Hannah
Posted on 06/10/2019 12:54 by richardandrosWell, I knew I'd get a reaction when I posted about my 'Dreamweaver' lights - fairly predictable, I suppose.
Let me say this - I am not inconsiderate, nor a 'numpty' and I have no intention of upsetting anyone on site - but on the other hand I see no harm in a few Christmas decorations - at.......Christmas time. Indeed, it's one of the things we enjoy seeing when away at Christmas - how quite a lot of people enter into the spirit of things and decorate their vans.
We were at the NYM site at Whitby a couple of weeks ago and because someone else had lights on a pole, I thought I'd give mine a try - just to make sure they worked OK. Within a minute or so, about a dozen couples had gathered around and were thoroughly enjoying the light show and were quite upset when I turned them off after a few minutes. So not everyone disapproves of them.
Posted on 06/10/2019 19:10
Our must have items - Hats, scarves, gloves, extra towels and coins for the dryer as we don’t really like wet towels/clothes hanging in the LV. Raincoats only go in the shower area if necessary as they are not suitable for the dryer. Horlicks or Ovaltine for when we get back from a walk. We like the UK’s changing seasons and also like seeing units decorated at Xmas though we only usually spend a night or 2 on sites when travelling to relatives at Xmas time.
Posted on 06/10/2019 19:17
i agree with Jay...
here are my top tips for uk winter touring...
take extra care on the congested roads in adverse conditions and try and find somewhere to pull in for a break, if you can.
if it's really, really cold take your gloves, hat and scarf. good clothing essential, no such thing as bad weather etc, etc
if your van isnt winterised, drain the water system and use bottled water indoors.
if the water system is ok, leave drain tap open and drain waste into a bowl rather than a wastemaster, easier to deal with if it freezes.
wear sufficient clothing to shower block to reduce chance of a chill.
keep willies (sic) to hand in case of a downpour.
ensure a good supply of soup, Horlicks, Ovaltine on board.
take your CC membership card for mid priced, mid class camping.
beware of arriving too early, but balance this against ensuring the best pitch.
when pitching, ensure accurate placement to the peg.
most of all, enjoy.
my top tips for Continental winter touring...
enjoy the virtually traffic free roads and choose a nice quiet spot to pull over for your lunch break.
if it's really, really warm ensure you have plenty of factor 30.
drain the waste water into the serviced pitch outlet provided.
wear sufficient clothing to shower block so as to not embarrass yourself or the neighbours
keep Havaianas to hand and dont forget your swimming trunks.
ensure a good supply of Rioja on board.
take your ACSI card for low priced, top class camping.
arrive at your leisure, stroll around the site to get the best pitch.
when pitching, ensure van is positioned to maximise sunshine without the aid of a peg.
most of all, enjoy.
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Posted on 06/10/2019 19:53
Im surprised BB you missed a couple of important items for touring over there
If you travel by boat to Spain and your not a good sailor, best pack the seasick pills for the Bay of Biscay 🤢🤢🤮
Depending where you tour over there you may need winter tyres and even snow chains, check before you travel
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Posted on 06/10/2019 19:53 by OneputtIm surprised BB you missed a couple of important items for touring over there
If you travel by boat to Spain and your not a good sailor, best pack the seasick pills for the Bay of Biscay 🤢🤢🤮
Depending where you tour over there you may need winter tyres and even snow chains, check before you travel
Posted on 06/10/2019 18:23 by young thomasContent has been removed.
Posted on 06/10/2019 21:29
good try BB but I'll just repost what you wrote:
if the BBC has to read their 'flashing lights, epilepsy warning' alongside jut about every news item, why arent folk being affected continually by the flashing lights on site....perhaps the poles have disclaimers on them?
about time H&S got to grips with this.
Dismissive? and Dr ? and why the 'school' wow, if you had to deal with someone having a seizure deal with all the mess and pain it causes, and see lives ruined perhaps you would not joke at all about such things twice in one day. I really hope you never see one and/or it happens to close friends or family.
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Posted on 06/10/2019 21:17 by young thomasim sure i could russtle up a few more more on both sides of the equation, but as i said on both lists....wherever you go, enjoy
either way, just a bit of light hearted fun on a forum
Posted on 06/10/2019 21:17 by young thomasim sure i could russtle up a few more more on both sides of the equation, but as i said on both lists....wherever you go, enjoy
either way, just a bit of light hearted fun on a forum
Posted on 06/10/2019 19:53 by OneputtIm surprised BB you missed a couple of important items for touring over there
If you travel by boat to Spain and your not a good sailor, best pack the seasick pills for the Bay of Biscay 🤢🤢🤮
Depending where you tour over there you may need winter tyres and even snow chains, check before you travel
at your light show
Caravan Han