My First Caravan
Discussion
tenohfive said:
LouD86 said:
Happy chappy. That whole outfit currently owes me less than £600! Not a bad start!
Well, a little gallery;
Leaving the overnight Campsite heading for Dover Port
Arrival on site, first things first, porch (This hasnt been used in 14 years, my first attempt at putting one up alone
Mine up, Gazebo up, time for a beer, the others were still struggling!!
Plenty of alcohol was consumed, and good food eaten (My van was the social van, the largest of our outfits)
Bloody early 5am start for Amsterdam - one of the only pictures showing both outfits
Load the boot up ready to come home
Sitting steady
One hell of a week away. The caravan was perfect, nothing reared its ugly head, and considering the price, the fact we didnt try a night first, didnt try the awning, or plug it into mains, I think I was damn lucky. And the trust 200k+ scenic towed it like it was a box trailer, superb!
Leaving the overnight Campsite heading for Dover Port
Arrival on site, first things first, porch (This hasnt been used in 14 years, my first attempt at putting one up alone
Mine up, Gazebo up, time for a beer, the others were still struggling!!
Plenty of alcohol was consumed, and good food eaten (My van was the social van, the largest of our outfits)
Bloody early 5am start for Amsterdam - one of the only pictures showing both outfits
Load the boot up ready to come home
Sitting steady
One hell of a week away. The caravan was perfect, nothing reared its ugly head, and considering the price, the fact we didnt try a night first, didnt try the awning, or plug it into mains, I think I was damn lucky. And the trust 200k+ scenic towed it like it was a box trailer, superb!
Looks good, LouD!
I spent yesterday afternoon giving our 'van a good clean - it was pretty filthy after 5 months of doing nothing.
Definitely getting a cover for it before next winter!
Took into our local dealership for a few warranty items and for its service.
Hopefully pick it up next week and have a few nights away somewhere! Can't wait!
I spent yesterday afternoon giving our 'van a good clean - it was pretty filthy after 5 months of doing nothing.
Definitely getting a cover for it before next winter!
Took into our local dealership for a few warranty items and for its service.
Hopefully pick it up next week and have a few nights away somewhere! Can't wait!
Nice, always good to have a clean up. Ive had to put mine into temp storage, and the outside got filthy on the way up the track. Before i'm away next, I must get it home and clean it again.
Where you hoping to go? Ive got a long weekend at Easter booked, and then off to Belgium again in December. Holland has been booked for next year for a week too, towing with the Series though, Landrover Rally eek
Where you hoping to go? Ive got a long weekend at Easter booked, and then off to Belgium again in December. Holland has been booked for next year for a week too, towing with the Series though, Landrover Rally eek
LouD86 said:
Nice, always good to have a clean up. Ive had to put mine into temp storage, and the outside got filthy on the way up the track. Before i'm away next, I must get it home and clean it again.
Where you hoping to go? Ive got a long weekend at Easter booked, and then off to Belgium again in December. Holland has been booked for next year for a week too, towing with the Series though, Landrover Rally eek
Well, we're booked up for Devon and Cornwall in July and August.Where you hoping to go? Ive got a long weekend at Easter booked, and then off to Belgium again in December. Holland has been booked for next year for a week too, towing with the Series though, Landrover Rally eek
But before that we'll do a few weekends to check it all works and give the awning a test.
Just somewhere local so Sussex/Kent area.
LouD86 said:
Oh s
t, im 27! So a bit younger than you guys. But I think as long as you enjoy it, age is irrellevant!
At 27 on a standard license you are limited to towing weight of 750kg IIRC. I think there is a fairly straight forward test to get you up to bigger weight. t, im 27! So a bit younger than you guys. But I think as long as you enjoy it, age is irrellevant! I've just been looking at caravans on Ebay. I'm quite surprised by how cheap they are. I grew up going on holiday with my parents in their motorcaravan. I know its not the same thing, but it was great fun
I passed the test back when I was 18. The parents paid so I could tow their caravan. Subsequently, I now have my HGV, so its not really a problem.
With my new (very old) Series 3 Landrover I bought a few months ago, and the RR, Im looking at selling up, and getting something a lot larger. I have been looking, and going to view one today, a 6 berth twin axle Avondale. Its tempting for the price, lets see what its like when I get there.
With my new (very old) Series 3 Landrover I bought a few months ago, and the RR, Im looking at selling up, and getting something a lot larger. I have been looking, and going to view one today, a 6 berth twin axle Avondale. Its tempting for the price, lets see what its like when I get there.
LouD86 said:
I passed the test back when I was 18. The parents paid so I could tow their caravan. Subsequently, I now have my HGV, so its not really a problem.
With my new (very old) Series 3 Landrover I bought a few months ago, and the RR, Im looking at selling up, and getting something a lot larger. I have been looking, and going to view one today, a 6 berth twin axle Avondale. Its tempting for the price, lets see what its like when I get there.
Take a damp meter dude, the Avondales really went to pot before they went bust and a lot of them were riddled with damp.With my new (very old) Series 3 Landrover I bought a few months ago, and the RR, Im looking at selling up, and getting something a lot larger. I have been looking, and going to view one today, a 6 berth twin axle Avondale. Its tempting for the price, lets see what its like when I get there.
Hopefully it's a goodun'!
bakerstreet said:
LouD86 said:
Oh st, im 27! So a bit younger than you guys. But I think as long as you enjoy it, age is irrellevant!
At 27 on a standard license you are limited to towing weight of 750kg IIRC. I think there is a fairly straight forward test to get you up to bigger weight. t, im 27! So a bit younger than you guys. But I think as long as you enjoy it, age is irrellevant! I've just been looking at caravans on Ebay. I'm quite surprised by how cheap they are. I grew up going on holiday with my parents in their motorcaravan. I know its not the same thing, but it was great fun
See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
surveyor said:
Just fro clarity, your wrong.
See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
The way I read it:See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
Option A
As long as the car is heavier than the caravan, then you can have any combination up to a combined 3500kg.
Option B
You can drive any car you like up to 3500kg but can then only tow a maximum of 750kg
Option C
If neither of the above apply (so either you exceed the 3500 combined or you want to pull more than 750kg) then you need to take the test.
I'm Option C - as my car and caravan combination come to around 4150kg.
Rosscow said:
surveyor said:
Just fro clarity, your wrong.
See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
The way I read it:See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
Option A
As long as the car is heavier than the caravan, then you can have any combination up to a combined 3500kg.
Option B
You can drive any car you like up to 3500kg but can then only tow a maximum of 750kg
Option C
If neither of the above apply (so either you exceed the 3500 combined or you want to pull more than 750kg) then you need to take the test.
I'm Option C - as my car and caravan combination come to around 4150kg.
You missed out Option D.
Be an old git.
surveyor said:
Rosscow said:
surveyor said:
Just fro clarity, your wrong.
See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
The way I read it:See SP&L for a sticky, but A very cut down summary is you should be ok, providing the gross train weight does not exceed 3,500 kg
Option A
As long as the car is heavier than the caravan, then you can have any combination up to a combined 3500kg.
Option B
You can drive any car you like up to 3500kg but can then only tow a maximum of 750kg
Option C
If neither of the above apply (so either you exceed the 3500 combined or you want to pull more than 750kg) then you need to take the test.
I'm Option C - as my car and caravan combination come to around 4150kg.
You missed out Option D.
Be an old git.
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