New to autumn and winter touring

Caravan Han replied on 03/10/2019 10:44

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

Briang replied on 04/10/2019 11:51

Posted on 04/10/2019 11:51

A couple from Poole Harbour. The first is the road into the site. Other are the Harbour in Poole

Cornersteady replied on 04/10/2019 12:00

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:00

however, it doesnt have to be like that and assuming every new caravanner (this section) would rather do that and sit inside with a bowl of soup rather than sit in the sun with a nice Rioja is a bit blinkered.

what? who said that? Do you think that is all people do in winter touring, of course you do the same that you do in summer, use your caravan as a base to visit the surrounding area. By all means have soup in the evenings though

And again if even people do want to do that why is that wrong in your books? It must be as you've mention it specially? Why should they even have to justify their choice? Is it a case of your way or none?

PS check the weather I've always found it spot on, in far worse conditions than you described. And get some decent winter gear will help too.

JVB66 replied on 04/10/2019 12:00

Posted on 04/10/2019 11:16 by young thomas

i mentioned this age old adage to my wife yesterday as we stolled 'pleasantly' along a lovely cornish beach in horizontal rain....

wrong! there is definitely a thing as unpredictable (crap) weather in the UK.wink

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:00

Yep unpredictable weather  where ever one goes even in the "summer" periods all over the world these dayswink

Cornersteady replied on 04/10/2019 12:01

Posted on 04/10/2019 11:51 by Briang

A couple from Poole Harbour. The first is the road into the site. Other are the Harbour in Poole

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:01

Brilliant pics

brue replied on 04/10/2019 12:02

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:02

I haven't got any photos of our stay at Rowntree Park in York when the snow came in and stopped play. York was wonderfully empty of tourists and we made repeat visits to some of the usually crowded attractions! Those coming to the site cancelled bookings and those who were there stayed on a bit longer. The less well insulated vans had the most difficulties and in the end we had frozen pipes but with a container of water on board we managed. One tap remained open on site and the facility blocks were open (a bit chilly underfoot!) 

I'm thinking of people who don't mind the cold and love the snow, those who go off to do winter sports abroad and even here in Scotland when the ski slopes are busy and the mountains attract winter adventurers.

Read up about contingency plans for low temperatures and you will survive and no doubt enjoy it. smile

EmilysDad replied on 04/10/2019 12:08

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:00 by Cornersteady

however, it doesnt have to be like that and assuming every new caravanner (this section) would rather do that and sit inside with a bowl of soup rather than sit in the sun with a nice Rioja is a bit blinkered.

what? who said that? Do you think that is all people do in winter touring, of course you do the same that you do in summer, use your caravan as a base to visit the surrounding area. By all means have soup in the evenings though

And again if even people do want to do that why is that wrong in your books? It must be as you've mention it specially? Why should they even have to justify their choice? Is it a case of your way or none?

PS check the weather I've always found it spot on, in far worse conditions than you described. And get some decent winter gear will help too.

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:08

I've looked .... but can't find where B&B said you had to follow the sun over there  .... he just suggested there was an alternative to the cold over here.

Tinwheeler replied on 04/10/2019 12:12

Posted on 04/10/2019 11:16 by young thomas

i mentioned this age old adage to my wife yesterday as we stolled 'pleasantly' along a lovely cornish beach in horizontal rain....

wrong! there is definitely a thing as unpredictable (crap) weather in the UK.wink

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:12

That’ll be the ‘unpredictable’ weather as per the forecast I suppose😀

Horizontal rain? Come on, BB, that was nothing like horizontal. It was a bit windy and we had some rain but you do exaggerate 😂😂😂

Enjoy today’s sun. 

ABM replied on 04/10/2019 12:20

Posted on 04/10/2019 12:20

 And Back To Hannah's request for top tips / indispensible items :--

Don't forget the Spanner for the gas bottles !!  In  fact I carry TWO ( 2 ) -- one to use and one to lose  wink !!

Truly there's nothing worse than having to hunt for one at  Freeze o'clock in the early morning

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