New to CAMC and wheelchair user with motorhome

Finnberrys replied on 28/08/2021 09:09

Posted on 28/08/2021 09:09

Hi! I thought I'd introduce myself in the hope of meeting others who share my situation. We bought a used (2014) motorhome (Rollerteam Zefiro 690G) last year and initially joined the CCC because I used to be a member many years ago when tent camping. I recently found that CAMC has more sites in places I go regularly, so now we're in both. 

I had a spinal injury in 2012 and am a wheelchair user, though I can walk a little and don't use a wheelchair inside the motorhome. The motorhome has a big garage, which is great for carrying my normal wheelchair plus mountain trike, which means I can choose which is best for each outing. 

My assistance dog (Canine Partner) comes with me everywhere I go... and usually my husband does too (though not always). I'm trying to gradually work out how to get the best holidays, weekends away and general days out with as much independence as possible.

My aim is to explore the UK for the next few years and then gradually start touring northern Europe, probably starting with the Netherlands. My ultimate aim is to drive to Oulu (Finland) where we used to live and then up into Finnish Lapland to revisit some of our former holiday favourites. I might have to wait until I retire though, as it could take weeks!

Finnberrys replied on 18/09/2021 12:40

Posted on 12/09/2021 19:43 by Veldom

Finland. Amazing. I had my honeymoon in kitilla 

Posted on 18/09/2021 12:40

Oh! That was the first place we ever went in Finland. We had a skiing holiday in Levi. I remember landing at Kittila airport and thinking I wish I lived here. And then, one day, we did.

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