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Subject Topic: Caravan Tutor in Port Talbot.
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03/3/2013 at 8:39pm
 Location: Cwmavon Port Talbot
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford xxl
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Hi All,

I've just bought myself a second hand Avondale Argente 640/6.

I know loading this thing is going to be critical due to the tow car, which i know is a little on the light side for this van.

I'm looking for someone in the port talbot area who can spare a bit of your time to show me the finer side of towing.

I've been driving for 30 years and can reverse it in to tight spaces, so I just need someone to show me about loading and general things like that.

Anyone in Port Talbot?

BTW the tow car is a Galaxy 1.9 tdi (130 bhp)

Thanks

Mike


04/3/2013 at 10:31am
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Bit of reading matter for you from the Caravan Club.
Caravanning Basics
Have a look around the site, loadsa info. 'Advice for beginners' should be your first stop. Hopefully someone near to you can offer hands on advice. Happy caravanning.


04/3/2013 at 10:39am
 Location: Hertfordshire
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Hi, in this section tips you will find loads of advice for new caravanners:

e.g

50 Essential Equipment
The quick list of the essential kit you need to remember for every trip out in the caravan!

50 Before Setting off on a Journey
Making sure everything is in order before you drive off into the sunset will insure a trouble free journey.

50 Arrival On Site
Setting up on site is easy and should not present any major problems. A quick guide to help

50 Post-Winter Caravan Checks
Bringing your caravan out of storage could result in some parts of the caravan not functioning properly. Here's a useful checklist to help get you back on the road after winter storage, or after it has not been used for any long period.

50 Clever Packing
When it comes to loading up your caravan for a holiday it is extremely important that you try and pack things safely. Hopefully these tips will help.

50 Weight Watching!
In order to make sure that your caravan isn't over its weight limit you should be aware of what all the small bits and pieces weigh

50 Changing a Tyre!
An often neglected, and forgotten task. Changing a caravan tyre! If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a flat tyre can you cope?!

50 Avoid Caravan Crime
Some advice from the Home Office, to avoid caravan crime and the misery it can cause.

Cheers  Ratty



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04/3/2013 at 10:57am
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Cardiff any good?


04/3/2013 at 7:33pm
 Location: Cwmavon Port Talbot
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford xxl
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Thanks gowerray, ratty and davecoaches,

We are going to go on a short trip for a couple of days down the gower as a trial run, to see how it goes.

ABC Camping is in Swansea, so not to far to go if we forget anything (we probably will)



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