It's a Bailey Senator Wyoming, only went to have a look at another van we really liked and ended up buying this one instead! (not this actual one but same model):
I have a few questions if you don't mind?
How can I find out what size awning it takes?
Which is a good full size awning brand? (and which are not?)
Can anyone recommend a good insurers?
Is it worth joining CCC or CC? and which, if any, is best?
Do people take normal crockery or melamine?
Any tips for having dogs in the van? (I will be getting throws for the seating)
Is it worth getting a cover for the winter?
Which are the best chocks to get? (should I be embarassed I asked that?)
How can I find out what size awning it takes? either do as jusy says or piece of string from floor all way round rail and back to the floor will give you the measurements
Which is a good full size awning brand? (and which are not?) dorema is good pyramidis bad imo(had one and it leaked ) isabella is the best but you get what you pay for
Can anyone recommend a good insurers? we use caravan guard
Is it worth joining CCC or CC? and which, if any, is best? we joined both if you like rally or cc sites they are both great
Do people take normal crockery or melamine? melamine for us !!
Any tips for having dogs in the van? (I will be getting throws for the seating) we use the cage to dry her out but she is not as big as your dogs she has to lie on the throw on the seats
Is it worth getting a cover for the winter? we dont have one van looks fine !!
Which are the best chocks to get? (should I be embarassed I asked that?) we just bought cheapy ones
they fit the levels though !!
Does blown air make heating you sleepy? nope
Do you still go away at this time of year? am away tuesday would be away new year but have invited a friend round so cant boo hoo (get a emersion heater cover for your aqua roll)
Any general tips you'd care to share? enjoy it !!!!! if you havent towed before invest in at least one lesson as it lowers your premiums and show you what to do !!!
Aw congrats Woofers, lovely van first van we ever went into in 2008 and we were like wow! Some caravanners go away all year around, we are off tomorrow for the rest of the week. Hope you have some lovely times in it x
How can I find out what size awning it takes? Most of the big brand websites have a calculator
Which is a good full size awning brand? (and which are not?) Isabella widely known as the rolls royce, Dorema & Bradcot both good we have Bradcot full awning & Isabella winter awning
Can anyone recommend a good insurers? We use Lifesure as they were the cheapest like for like (new for old) insurance but would probably go with Caravan Club next time simply because we have everything else with them
Is it worth joining CCC or CC? and which, if any, is best? We are members of both CC excellent for travelling abroad
Do people take normal crockery or melamine? Melamine but proper mugs
Any tips for having dogs in the van? (I will be getting throws for the seating)
Is it worth getting a cover for the winter? We cover ours but mainly due to bloosom trees surrounding driveway
Which are the best chocks to get? (should I be embarassed I asked that?)
Does blown air make heating you sleepy? Not that I've noticed
Do you still go away at this time of year? Yes away this week but won't go again until March
Any general tips you'd care to share? Don't forget your breakdown assistance for the caravan and the car
Congrats, shes a beauty! You've beat me to it. Am looking at mo until right one comes up. With regard to covering up and dogs...I understand your problems having two hairy monsters myself. I will get some covers when I eventually get a van. Read with interest Tunstallwoods post on camping equip as she was asking if there was a market for made covers/curtains. It might be worth having a chat there. I know I will when I get mine.
Although not sure if my retriever will be able to get on seats as shes getting on and very lazy so will probably have to have ramp fitted!!!!
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Congratulations ! Wow she Looks fab !!!! are you going away in yours ? Or putting it to bed for winter ;o)
Think we are going to Join camoing and caravan club in the spring, we have just bought our bestest caravan ever, i'm absolutely in love.... (sad i know) My very understanding OH let us all sleep in it last night, we watched x factor with a glass of celebratory vino all snuggled up warm ! oh and by the way we were in the garden ha ha !
Hi Woofers and congrats on the new van.
We were at the same stage as you this time last year with our first van on the way and very nervous , have to say we learnt a massive amount on this board.
Can anyone recommend a good insurers?
We use Caravanguard , gave us a good price for the cover we get , never had to use them in anger as yet
Is it worth joining CCC or CC? and which, if any, is best?
We joined both this year but will ditch the c&cc this year as we have not use one of their sites since being members , used plenty of the CC sites and they are first class
Do people take normal crockery or melamine?
As seems the norm melamine except for our mugs
Any tips for having dogs in the van? (I will be getting throws for the seating)
When our dog comes with us we always put the porch awning up so we can wipe him down and dry him off before he comes in the van also good to keep his bed , food etc in
Does blown air make heating you sleepy?
No but the wine does :)
Do you still go away at this time of year?
We have used our van all through the year and had some great trips, even ventured to York the week before christmas to complete the shopping.
In winter we look for hard standing and EHU nice and dry no mud and you can have a mush heat as you want
Any general tips you'd care to share?
Take your time and dont let any body rush you whilst towing, i was nervous as hell at first but its water off a ducks back with a year under my belt.
get in to routine when hitching up , i do the outside , wifey does the inside and always check the skylights are secure.
When on site watch and learn from what other people are doing ,how they go about setting up , putting awnings up etc, the we learned from being nosey was unbelievable.
We use caravanguard but we have been thinking of changing our van. When we asked them for a quote for a new van they said they would insist on virtually every security device going including posts and tracking devices.
The caravan club insisted on using one device. We would use more than just a hitchlock.
Quote: Originally posted by Ninanewtent on 25/10/2010
Congratulations ! Wow she Looks fab !!!! are you going away in yours ? Or putting it to bed for winter ;o)
Think we are going to Join camoing and caravan club in the spring, we have just bought our bestest caravan ever, i'm absolutely in love.... (sad i know) My very understanding OH let us all sleep in it last night, we watched x factor with a glass of celebratory vino all snuggled up warm ! oh and by the way we were in the garden ha ha !
We'll be going away just to try her out, no way could I hold out until next year. LOL at you in the garden, if I could I would too!
Quote: Originally posted by gailbonney on 25/10/2010
Congrats, shes a beauty! You've beat me to it. Am looking at mo until right one comes up. With regard to covering up and dogs...I understand your problems having two hairy monsters myself. I will get some covers when I eventually get a van. Read with interest Tunstallwoods post on camping equip as she was asking if there was a market for made covers/curtains. It might be worth having a chat there. I know I will when I get mine.
Although not sure if my retriever will be able to get on seats as shes getting on and very lazy so will probably have to have ramp fitted!!!!
We were talking last night and said the dogs won't go on the seats (don't mind them on the bed as its only our duvet cover)...........wonder how long that will last
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