Perform a test pitch of the new tent ahead of the trip itself to flush out any potential issues.
If it is not possible to perform a test pitch, then allow some spare time on the first day to pitch the tent, and do not arrive at dusk etc...
Security is a concern for a loan female camper, hence I usually look for sites with 24/7 on-site staff, and request a pitch close to the facilities block whenever possible.
I love camping on my own with the dog, as I can set my own agenda and not be hindered by anyone else.
Go for it and have fun.
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
Thank you I'm looking forward to going now, more than being scared... except about the car because you can guarentee that'll be a pain in the ass.
Certainly planning this week to iron out the wrinkles... and food, because foods a priority lol
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
Hi Caroline, I'm new to all this too, as this is now an old thread I wondered how you got on with your first time camping experience?
I have converted my van into a camper (taken 2months)
And I was very apprehensive too, but I have just returned from my first solo jaunt at the east Yorkshire coast for the weekend, and thoroughly glad the first time is now behind me.
Firstly, I too felt I was being watched as a newbie, but that was probably me lol, and I did wander around trying to look like an old pro, but I needn't have worried as I found it a refreshing experience, meeting a few new people along the way.
What I found the most encouraging was the way campers really enjoy the hard work of outdoor life, it was inspirational! It made me realise how I waste my weekends at home doing nothing, I am male, in my 50s,
And now I plan to thoroughly enjoy life as a camper van camper lol.
Shame there are not many solo campers around, as it would be great to meet up with them.
Quote: Originally posted by Geefree on 13/8/2017
Hi Caroline, I'm new to all this too, as this is now an old thread I wondered how you got on with your first time camping experience?
I have converted my van into a camper (taken 2months)
And I was very apprehensive too, but I have just returned from my first solo jaunt at the east Yorkshire coast for the weekend, and thoroughly glad the first time is now behind me.
Firstly, I too felt I was being watched as a newbie, but that was probably me lol, and I did wander around trying to look like an old pro, but I needn't have worried as I found it a refreshing experience, meeting a few new people along the way.
What I found the most encouraging was the way campers really enjoy the hard work of outdoor life, it was inspirational! It made me realise how I waste my weekends at home doing nothing, I am male, in my 50s,
And now I plan to thoroughly enjoy life as a camper van camper lol.
Shame there are not many solo campers around, as it would be great to meet up with them.
There are lots of solo campers around.
There are a couple of groups, the phoenix group and the new companions specifically for solo campers, there will also be facebook groups you can join, as well as meets arranged on the meeting up part of this site.
Hi, Im going to start solo camping with my gorgeous labrador (puppy!) so would love some hints about dog friendly and safe sites for solo camping in the North West. Any advice would be very welcome.
As you're in Liverpool how about venturing into North Wales? Manorafon (one of my personal favourites)is a lovely site in Abergele - it's in a great location just a few minutes walk from the town yet with very much a countryside feel. Dog friendly, spacious individual pitches, decent facilities and traffic free dog walking right from the entrance, with an old castle up the lane and woods with a couple of caves. The beach is just a few minutes drive or a ten minute walk away and has a traffic free promenade/cycle path which goes for miles in either direction. The owners live on site and there's a small shop for basics, but Tesco just along the road is open until midnight anyway.
------------- Tigermouse
I have a very temperamental personality - 50% temper and 50% mental
Caroline, if you have a lawn put up you tent as a practice, I camp alone lots just make sure you have all the gear, warm, dry cooking etc. Check out Wing Hall neat Rutland Water, field 4 nice adult only field, and there is a pub five min walk away, I am sure you will like it.
Quote: Originally posted by Belper Bloke on 19/1/2018
Caroline, if you have a lawn put up you tent as a practice, I camp alone lots just make sure you have all the gear, warm, dry cooking etc. Check out Wing Hall neat Rutland Water, field 4 nice adult only field, and there is a pub five min walk away, I am sure you will like it.
I think you'll find that Caroline posted back at the beginning of May last year to say that she had done her solo camp. My recent reply was to the post above mine
------------- Tigermouse
I have a very temperamental personality - 50% temper and 50% mental
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