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Subaru Forester e-BOXER Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Subaru Forester e-BOXER Hybrid Electric Vehicle If you’re looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV then the Subaru Forester e-BOXER may be on your list. But how does this vehicle perform as a tow car and everyday family vehicle? Is hybrid technology a gimmick? In this blog I will answer that for you having spent a […]
The Camping and Caravanning Club Tavistock
The Camping and Caravanning Club Tavistock If you’re starting to make your touring plans for the year ahead, then have you considered Devon? Last week we spent two nights at The Camping and Caravanning Club Site in Tavistock. Is it worth a visit you may wonder, we think so. Where is the site? This well […]
How do you weigh your caravan?
How do you weigh your caravan? We visit a weighbridge to find out! Have you ever wondered what your laden caravan actually weighs? Do you know your M.T.P.L.M (Maximum Technically Permissable Laden Mass) or where to find this information? In this blog we will answer your questions and show you what we discovered when we […]
The Camping and Caravanning Club Dinner
The Camping and Caravanning Club Dinner On the evening of Thursday 16th January 2020, The Camping and Caravanning Club held their Club Dinner at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. The dinner incorporated the Owner Satisfaction Awards 2020, in conjunction with Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome. We were delighted to have been invited to the evening […]
Love2Stay, Shrewsbury
Love2Stay, Shrewsbury Will you actually love to stay here, did we love our recent stay. You may have a few questions about Love2Stay and I will answer them below for you. What is on offer at Love2Stay? Love2Stay offers 122 hard standing pitches and they are all fully serviced. The site itself covers 22 acres […]
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
For the past week we have been testing out a pick up truck that many of our followers asked for, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak. We were excited to take delivery of this sabre orange, double cab tow vehicle.This 2019 model Wildtrak came in the new 2.0 litre bi turbo diesel engine, delivering 213ps and a 0-62mph […]
Europe Caravanning: Harwich – Denmark 2019
Here it is Europe Caravanning: Harwich – Denmark 2019 After plenty of planning and preparation the day had arrived, Tuesday 16th July 2019, the day we were to sail from Harwich to Holland. We awoke around 5.30am at our caravan site, Dovercourt, and we were brimming with excitement. We quickly put away the last few […]
Adria 2020 Model Launch
Being very happy Adria owners, we were very excited to be attending the launch of the new Adria model launch for 2020. On Friday 7th July 2019 we set off early from Somers Wood Caravan Site to Cranmore Conference Centre, Solihull. When we say early it was about 7am and the launch didn’t start until […]
Godrevy Park CAMC review 2019
Here is our Godrevy Park CAMC review 2019, Cornwall. On Monday 3rd June 2019 we hitched up our Adria and headed down to Cornwall for two weeks, staying at Godrevy Caravan and Motorhome Club Site. We chose this site due to its location. Having previously visited Cornwall we knew our route down the A30 would […]
Vango Montelena Air Awning
Here we take a closer in-depth look at the Vango Montelena Air Awning. When we purchased our Adria just over a year ago we also chose the Vango Kalari 380 air awning. We had no previous experience of awnings but researched the various brands online before deciding on Vango. We wanted an air awning as […]
Maypole Handheld 12v Analogue Air Compressor
Here we look at the Maypole Handheld 12v Analogue Air Compressor. Every time we tow and move our caravan we do several checks, this includes the tyre pressure on the caravan and car. Under and over inflated tyres are dangerous and can lead to blow outs, poor handling and reduced fuel efficiency. We initially started […]
Choosing Caravan Insurance
A helpful guide to Choosing Caravan Insurance. Whether you are considering buying your first caravan or you’re a seasoned caravan owner, insuring your caravan is something you should strongly consider for a number of reasons. Although caravan insurance is not a legal requirement, unlike motor vehicle insurance, it is important to consider insuring your caravan to protect […]
Awning Care and Re-proofing
Awning Care and Re-proofing After a caravan or motorhome purchase, the next big expenditure will probably be an awning to complement your set up and for the practicality of that additional outdoor space. When we purchased our Adria we had spent months deciding on the best awning for us. We chose the Vango Kalari 380 […]
Elddis Buccaneer Cruiser
Elddis Buccaneer Cruiser 2019. There are a number of caravans on the UK market that now offer the 8ft wide option. These 8ft models are popular with families and couples alike. Some choose them for their size to use on seasonal pitches, whilst others like ourselves like them for longer term touring due to their […]
Maypole Stronghold Atlas Caravan Wheel Clamp (SH5438)
Maypole Stronghold Atlas Caravan Wheel Clamp (SH5438) what we think. One of the most upsetting things that can occur to any caravan owner is for it to be stolen. The numbers of caravans stolen each year seems to be a debated figure but is certainly in the low thousands annually. Many caravan’s are never recovered […]
Maypole Steering Wheel Lock (MP5494)
Maypole Steering Wheel Lock (MP5494) here is what we think. Car and caravan security are very important and after a career in Policing we both have a good knowledge of how thieves work. Not only is it important to protect your caravan from theft but also your car. Many years ago cars didn’t have an […]