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figbat replied on 13/04/2021 21:17

figbat

Posted on 13/04/2021 21:17

The last time I slept in a caravan was probably around the mid ‘80s and it would have been a ‘70s Sprite Alpine that my parents took us away in as kids.

Now I’m the parent and after doing tenting and surviving Storm Francis last year we decided that warmth and solid walls were for us. The moment our local caravan dealer opened on Monday we were in there and are now awaiting the preparation and delivery of a 2014 Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini, due early May. That gives us a couple of weeks to widen the drive and gateway to get in in!

We have just booked out first stay, May half term week, so fingers crossed the ‘van is OK.

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nelliethehooker replied on 13/04/2021 21:21

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 13/04/2021 21:21

Welcome back to caravanning, figbat. Hope the van is fine and you can soon get out to a site or four.

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JillwithaJay replied on 14/04/2021 08:11

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JillwithaJay

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 14/04/2021 08:11

Welcome figbat. Feel free to ask any questions and we'll do our best to assist; just have a look at the index and post wherever appropriate.

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JVB66 replied on 14/04/2021 09:13

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 14/04/2021 09:13

Welcome to this "mad world at times" of L/V ownership and to this forum, (a thick skin helps at times) there is plenty of advise ,and nothing is a silly question ,we have all been there

If as you say you are going to keep your C/van at home ,see if you can use it for a couple of days to get used to all the equipment ,especially ,as then you can get the dealer to advise or fix it,,before you get on site

Do not buy to much kit for it,as we all have rooms/garages full of things that we thought would be a "good idea"at the time

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/04/2021 09:34

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 14/04/2021 09:34

Welcome, Figbat.

Enjoy your new van.

Btw, we're not all mad and it's not a necessary qualification for membership🤣🤣

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figbat replied on 14/04/2021 12:03

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figbat

Caravanner

Posted on 14/04/2021 09:13 by JVB66

Welcome to this "mad world at times" of L/V ownership and to this forum, (a thick skin helps at times) there is plenty of advise ,and nothing is a silly question ,we have all been there

If as you say you are going to keep your C/van at home ,see if you can use it for a couple of days to get used to all the equipment ,especially ,as then you can get the dealer to advise or fix it,,before you get on site

Do not buy to much kit for it,as we all have rooms/garages full of things that we thought would be a "good idea"at the time

Posted on 14/04/2021 12:03

Thanks all - and good advice to have a go at home, I hadn't thought of that. My daughter has already identified it as an annexe to the house for sleepovers and teenage girl things.

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DSB replied on 14/04/2021 15:23

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DSB

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Posted on 14/04/2021 15:23

Hi figbat. Welcome to Club Together and to the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Fingers crossed that everything works out well for your handover and for the May outing. Do let us know how you get on with it all.

David

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anddogscometoo replied on 14/04/2021 18:17

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anddogscometoo

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Posted on 14/04/2021 18:17

We are the same. We pick up our van up on the 24th after viewing online. We had a van 25 years ago when the kids were little, now it will just be us and our two dogs! We are definitely having a couple of nights in it on the drive before our first stay in May which is 20 mins away from home so that we can set up and then nip back home to fetch the dogs!! I'm sure there will be some comedy moments on our first outing!!🤣🤣. Cannot wait!!

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brue replied on 14/04/2021 19:01

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brue

Motorhomer

Posted on 14/04/2021 19:01

Welcome to van world, hope you enjoy your new purchases and have a good summer ahead in your cosy homes on wheels.

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tricia11 replied on 14/04/2021 19:11

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tricia11

Posted on 14/04/2021 19:11

Welcome, I hope you enjoy your new purchase. I bet you cannot wait to go on new adventures.

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DSB replied on 14/04/2021 22:39

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DSB

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Posted on 14/04/2021 18:17 by anddogscometoo

We are the same. We pick up our van up on the 24th after viewing online. We had a van 25 years ago when the kids were little, now it will just be us and our two dogs! We are definitely having a couple of nights in it on the drive before our first stay in May which is 20 mins away from home so that we can set up and then nip back home to fetch the dogs!! I'm sure there will be some comedy moments on our first outing!!🤣🤣. Cannot wait!!

Posted on 14/04/2021 22:39

....and a warm welcome to you too, anddogscometoo. Great to hear from you. Do let us know how you are getting in with it all.

David

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