New caravanner

figbat replied on 13/04/2021 21:17

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.

dwk789 replied on 15/05/2021 22:17

Posted on 13/04/2021 21:17 by figbat

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.

Posted on 15/05/2021 22:17

Ha ha!

Hello figbat.

You prompted a memory for me! I remember about 45 years ago when I was also on holiday with my Mum & Dad in a Sprite Alpine.

Last week we put a deposit on a Sprite Alpine 2 and are really looking forward to caravaning again.

Hope you enjoy your Bailey.

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