The builders start work next Thursday on our bungalow putting another dormer on the rear for a 3rd upstairs bedroom, so daughter will be in the tiny downstairs bedroom and the only place for us to go is in the 2 berth caravan after bringing it home from storage on Tuesday, will leave the bed made up so we just fall into it.
Think its going to be about a month in all, a bit worried as after only 3 nights hubby is off on business and I'll potentially be out there on my own.
Hope the weather stays mild for October.
------------- "Close your eyes and pretend it's all a dream, that's how I get by"
You'll be ok, I've stayed in mine on my own in the garden for the same reason, it was nice actually , like I was on holiday lol, and it was so peaceful too lol.
------------- "I'm a fool for my dogs"
Adopt a rescue, rescue dogs make great pets, don't support puppy farms.
The road can be tough and rough,but what you put in you get back 10 x more.
Aahh thanks, only moved here in June from a busy main road, nice quiet turning and everyone seems nice, mostly older and retired folk as all bungalows, albeit most have extentions or dormers, so hope they'll keep and eye out on my 'Old Crappie'.
------------- "Close your eyes and pretend it's all a dream, that's how I get by"
You will be fine. We sold our house in March and moved to Cornwall in July. Unfortunately I was still working n Birmingham until the end of June so my wife spent 3 months in our caravan in Cornwall while I commuted each weekend.
------------- Nigel
March 2012 - Dove Meadows
6th July Moving to Hayle
Back in 1988 we did that for 12 weeks, actually we lived in it! 2 adults two kids and the cat!
No problem at all. We regularly get our current van out as an extra bedroom for family /visitors.
We also did that in the summer 2010. Bought a larger bungalow that needed gutting - easier to do all in one rather than room-by-room, so parked the van on the front lawn and lived in it for 3 months. I laid on water, elec, Sky+, broadband and waste water, so the only thing to do was to empty the toilet every 2-3 days.
Had to park it on the lawn as the driveway was required for supplies in and rubbish out.
Just a thought to let the neighbours know that its just a temporary arrangement. Someone may object and report it to the Local Authority. Presumably there are n ocovenants prohibiting caravans on drives. Just mention it as if there is someone will know and may object. I think its called sods law!!
Take your mobile with fast dial sorted to your daughters phone
Phil
------------- If you're not on a fell your wasting your feet and for 2014 it's.......Feb Castleton Mar North Yors Moors; Apr Sutton on Sea; May Thirsk; Jun Clapham/Riverside (Lakes); July Wharfedale; August Crakehall; Sept Knaresborough; Oct Wirral Park/Clitheroe
Phil makes a good point......what about this one talking of neighbours, last year my neighbours came over ( bearing in mind I've never really spoken to them much before) the lady came over, rubbing her very pregnant belly and said my mum and dad are coming over next week due to the birth of the baby, and we don't have enough room, could we rent your caravan out for a week, for them to stay in! I'm usually so laid back and I'll do anything for anyone, but I just couldn't let them use it, it was quite a new van to us at the time, and I just couldn't let strangers sleep in it, I've often felt bad about saying no, but I just couldn't. They've since moved house, so at least I won't have them asking again.
It sounds a bit nativity lol, but it's a true story.
------------- "I'm a fool for my dogs"
Adopt a rescue, rescue dogs make great pets, don't support puppy farms.
The road can be tough and rough,but what you put in you get back 10 x more.
Yes Murano its a bit like asking if they can sleep with your daughter isn't it?. Big NO
Phil
------------- If you're not on a fell your wasting your feet and for 2014 it's.......Feb Castleton Mar North Yors Moors; Apr Sutton on Sea; May Thirsk; Jun Clapham/Riverside (Lakes); July Wharfedale; August Crakehall; Sept Knaresborough; Oct Wirral Park/Clitheroe
Thanks all for you interest in this, have already warned next door of noise from builders and got a positive reply, have had the caravan home a couple of times for a few nights to wash etc, so it's not a surprise that we have one.
Don't think I would like to lend mine out either Murano! Just wish it was bigger than a 2 berth for the forth coming project.
------------- "Close your eyes and pretend it's all a dream, that's how I get by"
Just after we bought our first caravan, a friend of my mothers asked if she could borrow our caravan whilst it was on a seasonal pitch in North Wales, and being rather young and foolish (and also very greatful for a financial boost to buy the caravan from mum) I said yes.
I hated every minute that week when I knew someone else was using my new Caravan, it was a kind of intuition, as when we went to tow it home off site the following week, not only was it left very dirty inside, but they had managed to burn a hole in the upholstry with a cigarette end.
We have been asked again at various times during our caravanning career, and by various people, but we just decline and blame the insurance cover, saying were not insured for commercial lettings, or if its someone we dont mind sharing with, we follow that statement on by inviting them to come and stay in our awning for a few days next time we are away, at least then we can keep an eye on our much loved pride and joy and rest assured that its being treated with a good degree of care.
Julia
------------- Just love to be out amoungst Nature and Wildlife
Celebrating 37 years of Caravanning in 2019, Recently Considered Retiring, but Totally Addicted for Life!
Readi9ng this with interest as we may be int his position too and hubby has said we could live 'on site' in the'van. The house we have our eye on has the space but we just need to sell our house first!
Good luck with live in the 'van and with the building work!
I too couldn't let anyone (especially a stranger) live in our precious 'van!
We used our motorhome for a month in November two years ago while the lounge and dining room were being gutted leaving the rest of the house in chaos. I absolutely loved it and although our bedroom was not affected I chose to sleep in the overcab in the motorhome while hubby went into the house. I loved it. Only downside was moving from motorhome to house for shower in morning but no different than when on a site.
------------- Jean
Sometimes a little rain must fall before you reach a rainbow.
The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you finish the work.
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Topic: Using caravan on drive as a bedroom
