Me and my outfit

This story happened on: 04/09/2012

MY outfit is a 2004 CI Carioca 635 motorhome and we have owned  her three years. We bought her originally to avoid all the hassle of hitching, towing and siting a caravan, it as not disappointed we can have tea brewing and set up in less than ten minutes - we then sit back and watch all the poor caravanners trying to level and site their vans and then the struggle to erect the awning etc. Thank god we saw the light and sold our caravan.On average we visit CC sites 12 to 14 times a year, usually for 2-3 weekend days. We have found many CC sites we can walk intgo town in 5 mins or sites where we can take our retriever for great walks, so no probables there. Love to hear other peoples view on owning caravans then motorhomes like we did.

paul56 commented on 04/09/2012 21:47

Commented on 04/09/2012 21:47

So you don't have to level a motorhome? And you think 10 minutes to get a brew on is good...And everytime you want to travel more than the '5 minutes walk into town' you have to take everything with you, packing all away before you go ... Caravans for us.

 

ScreenNameEECC4128CD commented on 09/09/2012 20:09

Commented on 09/09/2012 20:09

So you don't have to level a motorhome? And you think 10 minutes to get a brew on is good...And everytime you want to travel more than the '5 minutes walk into town' you have to take everything with you, packing all away before you go ... Caravans for us.

 

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ScreenNameEECC4128CD commented on 09/09/2012 20:26

Commented on 09/09/2012 20:26

So you don't have to level a motorhome? And you think 10 minutes to get a brew on is good...And everytime you want to travel more than the '5 minutes walk into town' you have to take everything with you, packing all away before you go ... Caravans for us.

 

Write your comments here... On the majority of Caravan Club site one does NOT need to level.....most hardstandings are level. 5 mins to brew, if you like, how long does it take to turn the gas on or wire up the electric?  5, 10 or 20 minute walk, does it matter? Keeps one healhty. Have you heard of a ''Bus Pass'' - would you use it, or walk, if you had your vehicle handy. I doubt it. Have you heard of being environmentally friendly? Have you driven a motohome, nothing like towing a caravan, modern ones drive like a large car. My does 28 mpg, what does your tow vehicle do when towning? MOTORHOMES for ever - Adventure before Demintia.

simo commented on 12/09/2012 10:52

Commented on 12/09/2012 10:52

I guess there are pros and cons but what puts me off buying a motorhome is having to move it when you go off sightseeing. I have looked at many motorhomes and the layouts seem cramped compared to my Bailey Senator which has lots of room to walk around.

Dougal commented on 24/10/2012 21:11

Commented on 24/10/2012 21:11

Motorhomes... caravans.. pros and cons with each.

But the catchphrase 'Adventure Before Dementia'?

Pure gold. I'm stealing that one, thanks! :)

justthetwoofus commented on 05/12/2012 15:47

Commented on 05/12/2012 15:47

Dunnit, Been there and got the tee shirt to prove it. but its courses for horses  and whats good for one is certainly not good for others enjoy your van  we used too but were going for caravan Gold!!!   Read my story (logged 05/12/12) while you enjoy your tea

Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

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