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Wibsey

19/10/2014 at 5:53pm
Location: West Yorkshire
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So we went today, had a fab time, it was nice to meet seasoned caravaners that were willing to pass on experience and give some really good advice.

We even sat and had a cup of tea with one such couple and they gave us lots of information, and even a list of places quite local to us for weekend trips.

So now we just have to decide on which van fits the bill, although Lunar are looking a favourite at the moment.

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19/10/2014 at 9:45pm
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We went today aswel.Picked up a few items.I also have a lunar.Good vans and a very helpful company no matter what you ask.

Rob Johns

19/10/2014 at 10:06pm
Location: Portsmouth
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We were there yesterday and took a lot of information away with us. Liked the Xplore range from Elddis and particularly in the way that many manufacturers are looking at weight saving. Everyone under the age of 34 and many more are at the 3500 Kg unit + car limitation, unless they have passed the towing test. Great show!

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The Sun always shines on TV.(and not on my caravan!)

Colin21

19/10/2014 at 10:10pm
Location: East Herts
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We went on Friday. A great day out.

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Caroelle

20/10/2014 at 1:27am
Location: Worcestershire
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We also had a great day and bought an inflatable awning. Expensive, but discounted by over £100. Let's hope we like it.

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Bruneval3

20/10/2014 at 9:30am
Location: South Yorkshire
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Caroelle, be interested to hear how you get on with the inflatable awning.

Clears

20/10/2014 at 2:20pm
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We also bought an inflatable awning, they seem to have really become a growth area now. Wonder if this will become the dominant type in future????

sunshinetours

20/10/2014 at 2:32pm
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Amazed how many manufacturers had them on display

Actually quite liked the look of the Bradcot 390/260 ones they had but at those prices they should be finished nice!

Think we'll take 5 minutes longer and stick with poled awning for now!

Really enjoyed the show and wasn't silly busy either yesterday

Caroelle

20/10/2014 at 6:44pm
Location: Worcestershire
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We were planning to get another one with poles, but as there will only be the 2 of us going away from next year, we won't have a teenager to hold the third leg! I was looking at one with poles and the sales man was trying to persuade me that the inflatables are the awnings of the future. I wasn't convinced until we found a really sturdy one attached to a lunar van in the Wandahome section. It was very thick polyester, so hopefully it will last. The only thing that put me off them was that most of the inflatable awnings, including the one we bought, were grey. A nice burgundy one would be much nicer.

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arnieslad

20/10/2014 at 9:22pm
Location: sheffield
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we also invested in an inflatable awning good discount on the day (sunday).will have to see how we go with it next season

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