Hi again Motormum, Most of the above info for you is factual and informative, and that is what this forum is all about, so let us know how you get on with your 'new' holiday experience. For that is what holidaying is, in a 'van'. It should be leisurely and exciting, pleasurable and stressfree. We had a caravan, pre 2008, and have been out with our van ever since. Everyone out 'camping' will be helpfull, we are mostly all the same. When you arrive on site you will be observed from every direction by fellow campers......Just 'hook up' get your chairs out, put the kettle on and tea/coffee in hand sit on your chairs, and stare back at 'us'. It will not be long before your strike up conversation. Having your daughter with you is an advantage.....kids are just as nosey as adults. Setting up for the first time should not be daunting if you have had all the details given to you by the company you hired/bought from. Its a lot to take on board verbally at the hand over, and dont be afraid to ask questions if anything is unclear. Make sure you are given a handbook/manual for the vehicle for you to check anything 'he' may have missed or that you should have asked about. Salesmen just love to use terms that mean nothing to a novice, and we are still learning little important things now. Dont load the van with stuff you will not need, and try to choose a site that has washing up facilities.....when washing up everyone talks with everyone....its the place to learn things about the area, and ask questions about things you know nothing about......someone will be happy to show off their knowledge. Like I said earlier, just do it.....you will have a good laugh, and a good time. But sometimes may think to yourself , why is everything so complicated, well I have the answer to that one for you......most of the stuff you will encounter is made for men, by men, and designed with them in mind....that sentence in itself, by a man,may attract a few coments.Hey Ho......enjoy m'lady its a big country we all live in, an an experience for us all to share.
Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 30/4/2012
Seen more plantpots and solar lights on commercial sites than I ever have on a Club site. Haven't seen a shell suit for years on any site.
Where do you Club-bashers get your strange ideas from?
From some club sites. Simples.
------------- Target for 2012 2oz of Gold Total for 2011 1.4oz Gold
I'm still laughing at Goldseekers comments. Although tongue in cheek the do have a certain ring of truth.
Whatever you do, don't turn up with an un-colour coordinated awning. Ideally the shell suits should match as well. !f you don't believe me pull into the C&CC site at Teversal for the night
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I would second cwdc56768's advice to use a club (Caravan or Camping and Caravan Club) site for first trip. Most welcome non members, although you lose out on some discount. The reason is that all the facilities are there and many club members would be only too happy to lend a hand if you are struggling - just ask!!
We are old hands (3 caravans and on our 4th Motorhome now), but ALWAYS take a new (well, new to us) vehicle to a Club site for our first trip - much better than being in the middle of nowhere when you can't figure out how to get the water pump working!
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Complete Newbie - advice needed.
