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Bennoy1421

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Hello my names Ben and very new to camping.

I've recently bought a nissan elgrand 7 seater and a olpro cocoon drive away awning. When booking a pitch do book i pitch for a campervan or just a tent pitch for car to be along side?

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Ben

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Whichever suits, I’d say. Some sites charge extra for an awning, some don’t. If they do charge, go the car & tent option as that’ll be cheaper than the campervan - but you’ll probably be on grass. Car plus awning is an option too - one of the clubs has recently introduced a Roof Tent option, for example.
If in doubt, ask the site.

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Thankyou for you reply. Looking forward to camping just wish weather would improve

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I'm going to look at an Elgrand today - what do you think of it? My only concern is the mpg it may prove very expensive to run, also it's a bit low to the ground )I live in area with many speedbumps)

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I have 4wd version with the 2.5 v6. It is a bit thirsty but thinking of lpg in the future. I'd say about 28-30 mpg. I've had no problems so far with ground clearance. Great car for getting everyone and everything in.

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