Decided to take advantage of the discount offer on C&CC Sites, non-members same price as members. Been to the Salisbury site before back when I was a member so knew what to expect, and we weren't disappointed.
Got off to a bit of a slow start, managed to snap off the stems of the clutch discs on the tow hitch at T minus zero. It’s a Jeep thing, the spare wheel and the way the rear door opens makes it difficult to hitch, adjust the jockey wheel and release the handbrake unless you get the angle between car and van just so. Have fitted a shorter jockey but heavy handedness took over. Trip delayed whilst I picked up and fitted new discs. We arrived on site at about 10pm, with the fuel light on and the heads up display saying 0 KMs left in the tank, having sat on the M25 for 2 hours and visited every closed fuel station and one opened one that had run out of diesel.
Brilliant sunshine ensued for the next 4 days mingled with trips to gardens, shops and sitting in the sun. Was just relaxing Sunday evening feet up on the tow hitch, having just dismantled the awning and arranged my stop over for the way home the next day when I noticed the Jockey wheel tyre was flat. Took the wheel off as the valve had all but disappeared into the rim, only to find that the tube was completely knackered. The staff at the site directed me to a local caravan dealers and gave me a voucher for 10% discount, so 9am the next morning, whilst OH was busy with the toaster, I picked up and fitted a new jockey wheel.
Stayed over at a site in Heyford Leys, Oxfordshire, on the way home. Managed a trip to Blenheim Palace, a bit pricey I thought, but OH enjoyed it.
Well the savings on the site almost paid for the discs. Where to next?
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If all is not lost where is it then?
Well I've been at it for a number of years, Touring I mean, tents before that.(OH keeps looking at Motor homes I'll play along for now, but I don't rule anything out) I changed the solid wheel as I found the inflatable tyre coped better with the shingle on the driveway when using the mover.
I forgot to mention, when I was low on fuel I rang Green flag, initially to ask about fuel stations in my vicinity that were opened and had fuel. I really did not want to run out with the van in tow and they said they would send a guy out with fuel if I could park up safely. Charging only for the fuel supplied. A tenners worth didn't go far but I was grateful never the less, got me to the site.
Just emailed them, good service I say!!
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If all is not lost where is it then?
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
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