Breezy journey

ssizefive · 17th August 2014, 13:51

I have just driven 150 miles from home to Powburn in Northumberland for a few days break & have to say this was the most tiring journey i have ever made with the caravan. The wind on the A1 was awful - i never went above 50 mph as the van was being blown about & wouldn't have felt safe going any faster but i was stunned at some of the speeds some caravaners were flying past me with the vans blowing all over the place - these are probably the ones that end up on there sides.
Anyway i am pitched up now on a lovely site and the sun is shining so i am happy.

Steve.

RPWC · 17th August 2014, 17:38

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

I have just driven 150 miles from home to Powburn in Northumberland for a few days break & have to say this was the most tiring journey i have ever made with the caravan. The wind on the A1 was awful - i never went above 50 mph as the van was being blown about & wouldn't have felt safe going any faster but i was stunned at some of the speeds some caravaners were flying past me with the vans blowing all over the place - these are probably the ones that end up on there sides.
Anyway i am pitched up now on a lovely site and the sun is shining so i am happy.

Steve.

i know exactly what you mean Steve, some of them come bleating past at speeds of up to 80 mph. Anyway have a nice break and enjoy beautiful Northumberland ,Hope the weather stays nice for you and you get to see some of the places I suggested.

willshot · 17th August 2014, 18:58

Hi Steve,

enjoy your stay "up norf".

Will

trikey · 17th August 2014, 19:53

Blooming caravanners in their slow 75's

kc13661 · 17th August 2014, 20:00

Hi Steve glad your safe, we chose the A1 opposed to the A19 this morning, set off earlier to allow a safer journey. I to stuck at 50 mph max, once or twice I had butterflies but arrived safely after breakfast at Wetherby.
set up on site now but opted to leave the awning for now, to breezy to attempt utter it up.
Enjoy your break.

ssizefive · 18th August 2014, 09:12

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Hi Steve glad your safe, we chose the A1 opposed to the A19 this morning, set off earlier to allow a safer journey. I to stuck at 50 mph max, once or twice I had butterflies but arrived safely after breakfast at Wetherby.
set up on site now but opted to leave the awning for now, to breezy to attempt utter it up.
Enjoy your break.

Thanks Keith, hope you have a good time too.

Steve.

ssizefive · 18th August 2014, 09:13

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Originally Posted by trikey

blooming caravanners in their slow 75's

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ssizefive · 18th August 2014, 09:14

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Originally Posted by willshot

Hi Steve,

enjoy your stay "up norf".

Will

Funnily enough i was waiting for that one

Thanks Will.

Steve.

TR75 · 18th August 2014, 22:01

One of the worst feelings when you've got a van on the back and you're waiting for the next gust of wind to come. Puts you on edge and means you are absolutely shattered when you get there - physically and mentally!

Glad to hear you're now safe and sound now though - enjoy your holiday!

RPWC · 19th August 2014, 07:41

Poor start to today, but it's supposed to improve as the day goes on Steve.

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ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,605 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Breezy journey I have just driven 150 miles from home to Powburn in Northumberland for a few days break & have to say this was the most tiring journey i have ever made with the caravan. The wind on the A1 was awful - i never went above 50 mph as the van was being blown about & wouldn't have felt safe going any faster but i was stunned at some of the speeds some caravaners were flying past me with the vans blowing all over the place - these are probably the ones that end up on there sides. Anyway i am pitched up now on a lovely site and the sun is shining so i am happy. Steve.

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kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Hi Steve glad your safe, we chose the A1 opposed to the A19 this morning, set off earlier to allow a safer journey. I to stuck at 50 mph max, once or twice I had butterflies but arrived safely after breakfast at Wetherby. set up on site now but opted to leave the awning for now, to breezy to attempt utter it up. Enjoy your break. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

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TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	One of the worst feelings when you've got a van on the back and you're waiting for the next gust of wind to come. Puts you on edge and means you are absolutely shattered when you get there - physically and mentally! Glad to hear you're now safe and sound now though - enjoy your holiday! __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken Last edited by TR75; 19th August 2014 at 18:32.. Reason: Typo

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