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Well since caravanning with my parents many years ago, I've FINALLY taken the plunge, got a 'van, and resumed my caravanning 'career'..... starting with a local 2 nighter, then a not quite as local 3 nighter, now I want to turn the clock back to regain those missed years......

Finding the website fabulous, informative, even invaluable! Planning trips like there's no tomorrow! With the added bonus of reading plenty of reviews on sites..... Much easier to make an informed choice!

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Quote: Originally posted by Gareth72 on 12/6/2011

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Hi it's a 1.5DCi 86 Extreme 5dr hatch. Checked on weighbridge to be on the safe side! Caravan MPTLM 1200kg. Leaf stabiliser. Averaged around 30mpg so far. Could do with a bit more power but only means more gear changes when driving into a headwind.....

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That's why I took it along to the weighbridge. I've got it documented that its actual weight is over 1400kg..... A pleasant and reassuring surprise.

Also the cars max towing weight is 1300kg.

And although i'm new to caravanning itself i've towed caravans before, car trailers, box trailers etc thru work. So not totally 'green' in a towing sense.

My first two trips were in rather windy conditions. Yes I was apprehensive, but thankfully I'm blessed with a solid combination of knowledge and common sense, particularly with regard to loading,  and the outfit was as solid as a rock, even over the bridges spanning Moray Firth, Cromarty Firth and Dornoch Firth, with their associated cross-winds. 

Hi Gareth 72

A warm UK Campsite welcome.

Yes Great website you will make lots of friends etc, any queries? no problem all will be taken care of.

Happy Caravaning to you and yours.

Woggle

Hi and welcome to UKCS happy caravanning.

Sue.

Thankyou for your welcome messages! 

Trip three now booked for next weekend!

Just need 'time' to allow us to get more than a long weekend.... Totally bitten on the bum by the caravanning bug!