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Towing long distance

Hepo replied on 18/01/2023 11:57

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Hepo

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Posted on 18/01/2023 11:57

Hi all,

This is David Hepworth

2002 Swift Celeste/Vauxhall Astra 2.0 tdci SRi

Because I am new to caravanning as of last summer, I simply wanted to ask it anyone has travelled from the Essex coat to North Devon (Damage Barton), and what was the journey time? We managed to get in a couple of trips (Ferry Meadows), and I think I have a reasonable idea of the journey times as we are regular visitors to Devon and Cornwall, but this will be our longest trip so far, and with our small 2 year old Cockerpoo! Many thanks for any replies. David Hepworth (Walton on the Naze, Essex).

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allanandjean replied on 21/01/2023 23:22

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Caravanner from Cornwall

Posted on 21/01/2023 23:22

“We regularly drive the 300+ miles from Cleckuddersfax to Roseland in Cornwall in one go towing the van, with elderly springer…………”

That is a very unusual outfit!!

flatcoat replied on 26/01/2023 07:47

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flatcoat

Caravanner from West Yorkshire
Posted on 21/01/2023 23:22 by allanandjean

“We regularly drive the 300+ miles from Cleckuddersfax to Roseland in Cornwall in one go towing the van, with elderly springer…………”

That is a very unusual outfit!!

Posted on 26/01/2023 07:47

 🦮 😴 My defence is the comma,,,,,, 😂

Hepo replied on 01/04/2023 14:34

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Hepo

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Posted on 21/01/2023 23:22 by allanandjean

“We regularly drive the 300+ miles from Cleckuddersfax to Roseland in Cornwall in one go towing the van, with elderly springer…………”

That is a very unusual outfit!!

Posted on 01/04/2023 14:34

 I agree, it is unusual! But it has given my an idea.

I could get my Cockapoo puppy to help tow the van!! It will make it easier with 160 HP+1 dog power, and it will give him the exercise he needs. Resultsmile.

Seriously, thankyou all for your replys.

DaveAstraSwift@NthEssex.

dave smiffy replied on 22/04/2023 20:31

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dave smiffy

Caravanner from Kent

Posted on 22/04/2023 20:31

hi  David

i regularly tow from north kent . medway. my route is m20 junction 6  to m23 ,m25 then m3. my first stop would be fleet services for coffee. i plan to get there by 7 am to 7.30 am. then across the a303 . leaving at that time in the morning on a Friday i make Stonehenge before all the traffic build up . my next stop would be just past Yeovil at a service call cartgate  it just has a cafe and toilets but has excellent parking for car and caravan. at make cornwall looe just after one pm. . dont worry to much about time enjoy the holiday.

dave smith

 

 

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