Age Concern

Cushie replied on 11/02/2019 17:37

Cushie

Posted on 11/02/2019 17:37

Not a subject often talked about seriously.

The Duke announced he is handing in his license and this seemed to be well received by the public.

The time must come when an OT has to consider swapping the High powered Estate and 4 berth Tourer for a small compact Motorhome to continue active camping.

Is there an unwritten rule something like the 85% ratio we discuss so much.

I thought this might be a courteous forum among gentle folk to raise the question of when you think this should be for a fairy fit and active octogenarian or at what age did you make the change and why?

Moderator Edit:

As the Tow Cars and Towing Section is really more about actual tow cars and relative issues with towing vehicles, I think this post would be better suited to the Caravan and Motorhome Chat Section so I'll move it.

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cyberyacht replied on 12/02/2019 16:42

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 16:42

We gave up UK travel in favour of long haul fights

I don't know, these brawling Brits you read about in the red tops. I never took you for one, Eurotraveller.

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eurortraveller replied on 12/02/2019 17:02

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eurortraveller

from Cornwall

Posted on 12/02/2019 17:02

CY, I meant flights not fights

But I really meant to say we are just summertime caravanners, we never fancied over wintering with an Eriba on a Spanish refugee camp so we went faraway every January for very genteel, but cheap and cheerful backpacking.

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Takethedogalong replied on 12/02/2019 19:50

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 12/02/2019 19:50

We are use to small outfits. Our little MH is only 5.5 metres, we sometimes carry a storage box on bike rack. Our beloved caravan is a mere 13 footer. We have done a month at a time in both, sometimes with three/two dogs! 😁

nelliethehooker replied on 12/02/2019 20:09

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 12/02/2019 09:21 by huskydog

i'm lost

Posted on 12/02/2019 20:09

Now who is being economical with the truth when you go on to say that you don't use car parks

i'm lost

Well you did say that you stayed on CC sites, HD!!

replied on 12/02/2019 22:36

Posted on 12/02/2019 17:02 by eurortraveller

CY, I meant flights not fights

But I really meant to say we are just summertime caravanners, we never fancied over wintering with an Eriba on a Spanish refugee camp so we went faraway every January for very genteel, but cheap and cheerful backpacking.

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Cherokee2015 replied on 12/02/2019 22:56

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Cherokee2015

Caravanner from East Yorkshire

Posted on 12/02/2019 14:43 by briantimber

>>>Anyone can say they are fit/suitable to drive, however the reality is, that many (not all) over 70's may have problems with reaction times, eyesite, other medical problems which impact on their driving.<<<

The same applies to Many (not all) drivers up to the age of 70, IMHO....

Posted on 12/02/2019 22:56

Totally agree, however a driving licence expires at 70 and has a ridiculous renewal system. Might as well not have an expiry and allow everyone to drive until they don’t want to!

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crown green bowler replied on 12/02/2019 23:29

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Caravanner from West Midlands

Posted on 12/02/2019 23:29

We all think and react differently when driving or towing caravans. Lots of younger people would not even tow a camping trailer, so a caravan is out of the question. I tow a 7.5 mitre caravan with a large 4x4 and always feel more at ease driving that even in heavy motorway traffic than our Honda Jazz, when I stop feeling like that we will sell the caravan and I am in my late 70s. Maybe always being a HGV driver helps.

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Posted on 12/02/2019 22:56 by Cherokee2015

Totally agree, however a driving licence expires at 70 and has a ridiculous renewal system. Might as well not have an expiry and allow everyone to drive until they don’t want to!

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