Camping

GaryC · 5th February 2011, 17:53

I've read quite a few threads now on camping and or caravans..
I think a Camping Forum section would be a great addition to the club website..
How many of us would like a camping section? I would..

G

Gate Keeper · 5th February 2011, 19:31

Hi Gary, I will hold my hand up and support you for a section on 'camping and caravan talk'. I am not into caravans but love camping and am fortunate to be able to camp out in the bush in different parts of Africa. A nightmare to some. An adventure to others.

How relevant it is to the forum I do not know. Although having said that, there is a photography section which is popular. If you don't ask, you don't get!

Robson Rover Repair · 5th February 2011, 20:00

Prehaps a simple decicated thread in the social forum for camping and such would be good keeping everyones posts and info together.

Gate Keeper · 5th February 2011, 21:47

It would be a useful way to see if there is a following or not. Last summer, I needed to buy a new tent for the tropics which was bug and snake proof, and could tolerate heat and wet as well as being ventilated. I joined a tent forum, researched the UK, USA and did not buy one until I found one is South Africa which ticked all of the boxes. The UK tent forum members were very helpful, just as people are here. I guess what I am saying is that if a camping section or thread does not take off, it is not the end of the world, as there are UK camping forums with experts to be found and if it does take off then it could be a bonus for interested parties.

Dragrad · 5th February 2011, 23:27

Just to let you know, we (the Team) have been looking at this very subject for some days now, so the position is under discussion. Hopefully we will have an answer for you soon, before the holiday season kicks off

Gate Keeper · 5th February 2011, 23:46

Thanks Andrew and the team for taking this into consideration and for letting us know. The caravan, camping and all matters related to it attracts many issues and questions. Will certainly watch this for any future developments.

All the best
Phil

Gate Keeper · 6th February 2011, 10:46

One gadget I have been looking out for but have not found on the UK market is a solar powered portable A/C unit for the tent. A few years ago, we were asked to visit a research lab on Lake Magadi - a notoriously hot dry salt lake in Kenya. One of the scientists there, had made his own solar powered mini A/C unit for his tent, as the heat in the day can go up to as high as 50 - 54C and I thought what a brilliant idea. I have a mini-water cooler fan but it is not the same as what he had and not man enough for the job. My brother has a caravan with A/C and heating on a timer, but it is all built in and is a different concept.

Tractor Boy · 6th February 2011, 11:06

sounds like a good idea

patrolman pete · 6th February 2011, 16:25

I think that's a great idea! Every year we pack our tent into the back of our tourer and head off to the south of France or Spain. The car is just perfect for this lifestyle. Last year i wired in a 12 volt socket into the rear area to run our coolbox so the beers are nicely chilled on arrival

bigrob73 · 6th February 2011, 16:28

Another vote here for a camping section.......

5th February 2011, 17:53	#1
GaryC Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 163 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Camping I've read quite a few threads now on camping and or caravans.. I think a Camping Forum section would be a great addition to the club website.. How many of us would like a camping section? I would.. G

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5th February 2011, 23:27	#5
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Just to let you know, we (the Team) have been looking at this very subject for some days now, so the position is under discussion. Hopefully we will have an answer for you soon, before the holiday season kicks off __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 6th February 2011 at 00:14.. Reason: typo

6th February 2011, 11:06	#8
Tractor Boy Posted a thing or two 75 contempary, ZT now sold Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ely, Cambs Posts: 1,110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	sounds like a good idea __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

6th February 2011, 16:28	#10
bigrob73 Avid contributor Kia Cee'd 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another vote here for a camping section....... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Gone but Never Forgotten

5th February 2011, 19:31	#2
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,121 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Hi Gary, I will hold my hand up and support you for a section on 'camping and caravan talk'. I am not into caravans but love camping and am fortunate to be able to camp out in the bush in different parts of Africa. A nightmare to some. An adventure to others. How relevant it is to the forum I do not know. Although having said that, there is a photography section which is popular. If you don't ask, you don't get!

5th February 2011, 21:47	#4
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,121 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	It would be a useful way to see if there is a following or not. Last summer, I needed to buy a new tent for the tropics which was bug and snake proof, and could tolerate heat and wet as well as being ventilated. I joined a tent forum, researched the UK, USA and did not buy one until I found one is South Africa which ticked all of the boxes. The UK tent forum members were very helpful, just as people are here. I guess what I am saying is that if a camping section or thread does not take off, it is not the end of the world, as there are UK camping forums with experts to be found and if it does take off then it could be a bonus for interested parties.

5th February 2011, 23:46	#6
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,121 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Thanks Andrew and the team for taking this into consideration and for letting us know. The caravan, camping and all matters related to it attracts many issues and questions. Will certainly watch this for any future developments. All the best Phil

6th February 2011, 10:46	#7
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,121 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	One gadget I have been looking out for but have not found on the UK market is a solar powered portable A/C unit for the tent. A few years ago, we were asked to visit a research lab on Lake Magadi - a notoriously hot dry salt lake in Kenya. One of the scientists there, had made his own solar powered mini A/C unit for his tent, as the heat in the day can go up to as high as 50 - 54C and I thought what a brilliant idea. I have a mini-water cooler fan but it is not the same as what he had and not man enough for the job. My brother has a caravan with A/C and heating on a timer, but it is all built in and is a different concept.

6th February 2011, 16:25	#9
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,436 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I think that's a great idea! Every year we pack our tent into the back of our tourer and head off to the south of France or Spain. The car is just perfect for this lifestyle. Last year i wired in a 12 volt socket into the rear area to run our coolbox so the beers are nicely chilled on arrival