caravans

[RovingDennis]

Just wondering how many members tow a tourer. I have been towing caravans for over 50yrs but not all the time (Got that in before one of you do) and my first was a 14ft willerby with a solid fuel fire and a hardboard exterior. This is my outfit now.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110f89b5c0.jpg

[2Diesels]

Just wish I could afford a towbar then I could get my old Safari out again


http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/Volvo%20240/DSCF0018.jpg

[Phil]

Alans Caravan is the best!

[2Diesels]

Alans Caravan is the best!
Aye it's a mad old thing:D

[92 squadron]

Just wondering how many members tow a tourer. I have been towing caravans for over 50yrs but not all the time (Got that in before one of you do) and my first was a 14ft willerby with a solid fuel fire and a hardboard exterior. This is my outfit now.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110f89b5c0.jpg


I tow a 17ft Elddis to steam rallys etc. Planning on a trip up to Scotland this year. Last time I towed a 'van in scotland I covered over 2000mls in a fortnight!

[Hattman]

Maybe not a caravan as such, but the mighty tourer will be pulling our teardrop to Lake Garda Italy this summer:}

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/hattman12/Rover/24062010156.jpg

[windrush]

My first caravan was a Sprite 400 brought in 1967 and I have been caravanning ever since my present van is a Baily Senator6 Indiana

[keir1163]

Towed many a Caravan.......for my sins was a caravan salesman. And indeed have just bought a Jubilee Equerry on the cheap that needs repair!.

So how do our cars tow?

[8511swann]

I tow a 96 Swift Challenger (well, I did, but I haven't sourced or fitted a bar to the Rover yet). Going to have to watch my weight, as I'm going to be near 100% I'd say:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/8511swann/P14-08-09_110301.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/8511swann/P14-08-09_110302.jpg

[Roverowner]

Caravans and camping. Been my hobby for few years. Had the use of a barn so collected anything -old- camping with the intent to get a museum going. Didn´t happen unfortunately. At the most, 9 vans and a trailer tent:o Plus many tents, from the 20´s onwards. Break point 1980.

When my large sons were small, holidays in UK and Denmark. One year 26 nights in our little Swedish SMV from 1964. Have 4 vans left. 2 from 1949, one from 1956 and one from 1965. The trailer tent is still there aswell.

Pic of son Robert (now 21) in western Scotland. SMV 10 1964 And my old Volvo with the SMV on the back

[MangoMan]

The 'Safari' looks cool!

[Tractor Boy]

we have a lunar caravan but myZT is not man enough to tow it so I have to use swmbo passat.

[Roverowner]

The Willerby Vogue 1956. As -seen- along the coast south of Montrose 2002. And after a LOT of work, last summer.

[Roverowner]

Maybe not a caravan as such, but the mighty tourer will be pulling our teardrop to Lake Garda Italy this summer:}

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/hattman12/Rover/24062010156.jpg

Should be great:D But take at least one spare. Remember the small wheels heat up on long journeys and can -explode- Frequent stops is a good idea:D

[MangoMan]

Should be great:D But take at least one spare. Remember the small wheels heat up on long journeys and can -explode- Frequent stops is a good idea:D

I hear what you're saying, but I never heard this about Mini's..... :confused:

[Roverowner]

Maybe not with minis as there isn´t so much weight. My SMV mentioned had 9 inch wheels and I had 2 blow outs with new tyres and innertubes. Guy in the trade said that the smaller the wheel the lesser the rubber on the road and less air in the tyre. On long journeys the small wheels can heat up because the rubber of the tyre is nearly always on the road/friction. This heats the air inside, that expands and ..... bang :o

.. and yes I´ve always had proper high speed tyres and inner tubes.

[GaryC]

Mebbie a good idea to have a Caravan/Camping section?
I'm sure ther's lots of us have camping tips/tales to tell??

G

[MangoMan]

Maybe not with minis as there isn´t so much weight. My SMV mentioned had 9 inch wheels and I had 2 blow outs with new tyres and innertubes. Guy in the trade said that the smaller the wheel the lesser the rubber on the road and less air in the tyre. On long journeys the small wheels can heat up because the rubber of the tyre is nearly always on the road/friction. This heats the air inside, that expands and ..... bang :o

.. and yes I´ve always had proper high speed tyres and inner tubes.


Yeah I suppose it has more to do with axle load rather than weight...

[CoOkIeMoNsTeR]

I'll have to get a pic of my Dads up. It's an 08 Ace Jubilee Courier 6 berth. Alloy wheels, Air con, BBQ point, Sky TV, iPod compat sound system and full awning. The best way to spend a holiday, promised:D Just one of the many reasons why I want a ZT-T, so I can tow it!

Oh yeah, and if you go fully serivced, you don't excrete in a bucket! Windrush will know exactly what I'm on about, what with the Indiana. About the only thing ours doesn't have is a motor mover. The only time we would like one is when pivoting it on or drive, you push up the slope and turn. It's the only reason why we can't have a twin axle van, as it won't pivot about the centre like ours does.

I'll take some pics soon. To get an idea, it's 24 feet long and white:getmecoat:

[RovingDennis]

To 8511swann (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=13413)

Your car will safely pull up to 1600Kgs and pull it well according to my matching guide, I doubt your van is more than 1400Kgs loaded. Hope this helps.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110f89b5c0.jpg

[CoOkIeMoNsTeR]

Thanks, I've checked the stats, the van has a 1470kg MTPLM, and a ZT-T CDTi will handle upto 1600kgs. But, we don't hit that loading for 6, I'll only ever load it for 4, with a 260kg payload, stick the awning in the boot and we'll be fine, as the noseweight is only 75 kgs, but the car can handle 100. Interestingly, all the aftermarket detachable swan neck towbars I can find are rated for 90kgs.

[Roverowner]

-To get an idea, it's 24 feet long and white-

Known in the trade as a mobile geriatric ward....;):D

No, each to his own. some people have a better standard in their van/motor home, than they have -at home-:o

For me there are 2 types of -caravanning- The tourers who like it small and handy. Get about easy. To explore the world. Then those who have a van instead of a summer cottage. Like to tour myself. Dinky and ingenious. The large vans are just too cumbersome on the roads and are more hard work than I want. Although a big van in a secluded country location would be good.

The small wheel thing is just heat/friction generated in proportion to the total volume of the tyre. The wheel bearing go like the clappers, also causing a lot of heat. My old vans have the old Austin A40 Devon type rims. 16 inch. Roll very well and roll over bumps etc much better than smaller wheels. A tear drop doesn´t weigh much so this type of problem is kept to a minimum.

[8511swann]

To 8511swann (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=13413)

Your car will safely pull up to 1600Kgs and pull it well according to my matching guide, I doubt your van is more than 1400Kgs loaded. Hope this helps.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110f89b5c0.jpg

Cheers fella. I was working on 1350Kgs for some reason, not sure where I read that. My Swift is 1300 unladen.

[CoOkIeMoNsTeR]

-To get an idea, it's 24 feet long and white-

Known in the trade as a mobile geriatric ward....;):D

No, each to his own. some people have a better standard in their van/motor home, than they have -at home-:o

I'd love a classic caravan too! But I'm not ready to give up the luxurys of modern touring yet! Yes, I admit, ours is a pain to move by hand, hence the need for good driving and especially low speed reversing. But when pitched up it's got just as much living space as a twin axle, but still more manuverable.
Like you say, it's each to their own:D

[8511swann]

Mebbie a good idea to have a Caravan/Camping section?
I'm sure ther's lots of us have camping tips/tales to tell??

G
Sounds like a good idea. A place to swap horror stories, nice site details etc....
We tend to go to very quiet sites with the kids, usually private run ones. Once a year we go to one of the big ones, so the kids can have a nice time. Just booked 4 nights over Easter, at Porthmadog Haven, Super Pitch with mains water and drainage. £40 for the 4 of us, which is very good.

Site prices have gone up a lot over the last couple of years, and with awning, leccy and kids, we sometimes end up paying £40 per night!.

[Roverowner]

A camping section would be fun. Not just vans. The whole caravan holiday bit. We took our -egg- over last summer. Swedish, fibreglass, made between 62 and 65. About 80 made. Ours is from 65. Name: Carmen. It´s (still) being refurbed outside of Norwich:o But Stuart at GB Plastics will do a superb job on it I´m sure:D

Here´s the thread from the tour:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=64721&highlight=2010+tour

[Hattman]

Should be great:D But take at least one spare. Remember the small wheels heat up on long journeys and can -explode- Frequent stops is a good idea:D

Thanks for the advice, you mentioned this last year some time. I did listen. It originally had 8" wheels. In the pic is a 10" borrowed from a friend. I now have my own 10" wheels in shiny silver, looks quite good:}.

10" wheels are the biggest that will fit on my teardrop due to the shape of the wheel arches. Looks much nicer than it did on the 8"s though:).
I have one spare, but will prob borrow another before we go. Thanks again for your advice.

I would love to see a camping/caravaning section on the forum:}

[actros]

My first caravan was a Sprite 400 brought in 1967 and I have been caravanning ever since my present van is a Baily Senator6 IndianaI tow an 18ft/4 Swift and have no probs what so ever end bed room and all the bits that go to a good caravan holiday.:drool4::drool4:

[windrush]

Actros and I have tried to get a caravan section a long time ago with out success

[stux99]

Decided to give this a go and bought an old 'van to try it out, ZT pulls like a train even with this on:}
Just got get it home and cleaned up ready for a trial run

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h143/stux99/MG%20ZT-T%20Mods/IMAG02542.jpg

[Roverowner]

Looks a tidy van. Check all the -joins- for leaks. Seems to be a decent size ie not too big:o;):D

[Platemaker]

Alans Caravan is the best!

Indeed, it was a pleasure to have it pitched in my car park!:D:D

A fasinating piece of kit that got the neighbours worried!;) :D

[stux99]

Looks a tidy van. Check all the -joins- for leaks. Seems to be a decent size ie not too big:o;):D
Thanks, dry inside but needs a good clean. Awning looks OK. All mod cons and sleeps 5 (Alledgedly) Looking forward to using it this summer

[Roverowner]

Indeed, it was a pleasure to have it pitched in my car park!:D:D

A fasinating piece of kit that got the neighbours worried!;) :D

The cheapest -pitch- so far:D Think the neighbours thought it was a prop from -The day of the Tiffids-;)

It´s not very big, that´s the beauty of it;)

.... All Mod Cons......;):D

[RovingDennis]

Well I count 14 of us so far, make up a good meet somewhere. What a sight, 14 or more 75's and ZT's towing caravans in convoy. Love to see that.
If any mods reading this post there seems to be quit an interest in a camping and caravan section. It has been sugested before more than once so why not.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110eb34241.jpg

[8511swann]

Well I count 14 of us so far, make up a good meet somewhere. What a sight, 14 or more 75's and ZT's towing caravans in convoy. Love to see that.
If any mods reading this post there seems to be quit an interest in a camping and caravan section. It has been sugested before more than once so why not.


Seconded...........
By the way, any of you tow with the 2.0 V6?. Part of the reason I bought it was that as far as petrols went, it had lots of low down grunt.........it's like driving an auto sometimes!.

[Thomas]

The question has been asked and we are just waiting to see what the general concensous is:}

[RovingDennis]

The question has been asked and we are just waiting to see what the general concensous is:}
Thanks Thomas.:bowdown:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110eb34241.jpg

[CoOkIeMoNsTeR]

Caravan section gets my vote:bigsmile:

[RovingDennis]

Come on all campers here's an oppurtunity to get a forum going, get your names in now.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110eb34241.jpg

[Eljay55]

Certainly gets my vote:):)

Here's my Abbey freestyle 540SE. 4 berth End, fixed double bed.

Here's a pic with my old 4x4 as i haven't got a pic with the "Connie" yet

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/fudgie66/NewcaravanonHolsinMarch2006-Windmil.jpg

Agreed, a 75/ZT caravanning meet would be a fantastic event!!

Graham

[Roverowner]

I´m game... (no comments Spencer:p:)

How´s about this behind the 75. Keep the old so-and-so next door schtumm for a while:D

[Phil]

I´m game... (no comments Spencer:p:)

How´s about this behind the 75. Keep the old so-and-so next door schtumm for a while:D

Is that a home made caravan? Would look good behind my 95..:o

[Roverowner]

Astral Sunrise. Very few made. This was a -total- renovation. Only one in Sweden. Couple of guys came down from Stockholm with a very large box lorry and swallowed it up:D

[HarryM1BYT]

Well I count 14 of us so far, make up a good meet somewhere. What a sight, 14 or more 75's and ZT's towing caravans in convoy. Love to see that.
If any mods reading this post there seems to be quit an interest in a camping and caravan section. It has been sugested before more than once so why not.

A yes please, from me too...

...To the the caravanninng forum.

[92 squadron]

A yes please, from me too...2-2-2

...To the the caravanninng forum.

[GaryC]

Well I count 14 of us so far, make up a good meet somewhere. What a sight, 14 or more 75's and ZT's towing caravans in convoy. Love to see that.
If any mods reading this post there seems to be quit an interest in a camping and caravan section. It has been sugested before more than once so why not.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774c0110eb34241.jpg
Wot a great idea!
I'm up for it..
G

[GaryC]

Seconded...........
By the way, any of you tow with the 2.0 V6?. Part of the reason I bought it was that as far as petrols went, it had lots of low down grunt.........it's like driving an auto sometimes!.

I tow a Swift Corniche 1450kg fully laden with my 2.5 V6 auto..
The only problem i have is to watch my speed!!
So with your 2.0 you will have no probs..

G

[Eljay55]

Any news regarding our own caravan forum yet Mr. Mods??

Graham

[Chris Broughton]

Had one van it was an Ace Rallyman and had some great times used to tow it was a 1600 Ford Orion which wasnt really up to the job.Bet my Connie Tourer would be a good tow car even in automatic trim never had a car that climbs hills so well.

[8511swann]

I tow a Swift Corniche 1450kg fully laden with my 2.5 V6 auto..
The only problem i have is to watch my speed!!
So with your 2.0 you will have no probs..

G
Thanks Gary, much appreciated.
Swanny

[stonflo]

We have a Fleetwood Colchester 5 berth but now a 2 berth. The bunk beds not used now so the rear end is used as a fixed bed. Very easy to tow with a 2.5 V6 "Conn".

[8511swann]

We have a Fleetwood Colchester 5 berth but now a 2 berth. The bunk beds not used now so the rear end is used as a fixed bed. Very easy to tow with a 2.5 V6 "Conn".
Cheers for that, and good to see another Salopian!
Swanny

[2Diesels]

Here's a couple of pics of my other Safari a 1978 17/2 (17ft 2 berth) sadly in need of restoration
These photos were taken from the ebay ad the toerags that pinched it tried to sell it on
http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/83/183/2/6/42/2097206420058258802ppumpM_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2097206420058258802ppumpM)
http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/82/182/3/38/84/2447338840058258802IzwlAi_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2447338840058258802IzwlAi)
http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/76/176/7/33/54/2330733540058258802uvxMHw_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2330733540058258802uvxMHw)

[Devilish]

A couple of pics of my old Marauder, sold it about 18 months ago. Contemplated on something a little bigger as the 2 singles were bunk beds. Have borrowed a few, but it seems to take away the hitch up and go anywhere, even for the day. We took it with us for a week on many occasions without unhitching it once.

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv175/Devilish_UK/tow2.jpg
I was picky about the sites we stayed at though, each caravan pitch had to have a hardstanding area, its own drains, water/phone/mains/satatile hookup, and grass that is grass, with no bare patches that used to be grass. Like one of my favourites below near Follyfoot, the premier pitches were divided by hedges.
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv175/Devilish_UK/tow1.jpg

[2Diesels]

You're far too picky you know:D I used to drag mine into the middle of a usually muddy field with the BMC, no telly, no hook up nowt:D & I loved it;)
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/2001_0101_000300AA.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/2001_0102_223419AA.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x150/2diesels/Copyof2001_0102_013908AA.jpg

[Devilish]

Col, that BMC is just too nice, you got rid did you not. Reminds me of the type my uncle Bert had when I was still at school. He used to put it in 1st, sit back, and let me stand in front of him and steer it around the farm. 2 things i will never forget, aiming it through the paddock gate, and how big the steering wheel was. Oh and trying not to fall off the back.

[2Diesels]

Yeah it's gone now, TBH the cab was pretty hard up but I rebuilt the engine & she pulled like a train..........................I want another commercial:}

[Roverowner]

How´s about this then Col:D

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Egen_vagregistrerad_Pansarbil_KP_bil_23603291.htm? ca=14&w=3

[kevrandle]

Definitely a great idea, i'm planning a 'grand tour' of the Highlands and would love to swop ideas. My caravan is a Lunar 525L Freelander and I now own a 2005 75 CDTI Connie SE Tourer. Plan to try it towing van next week. Photo is of Scotland visit last year using old Mondeo as towcar.

[2Diesels]

How´s about this then Col:D

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Egen_vagregistrerad_Pansarbil_KP_bil_23603291.htm? ca=14&w=3
Narrrr not my scene military stuff:D

[Roverowner]

Paint it pink, take all the military stuff off it and you´ll have the ideal -pie- dispensing platform (can quickly shut the shutters if need be;))

If anyone buys the new SAAB 95 then this might be -dinky- on the back...

[RovingDennis]

Hey you lot you are supposed to be shouting
"WANT A CAMPING AND CARAVAN FORUM" not showing pics of your vans etc. Save the pics for the forum.:mad:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/78774ce011017a88f.jpg

[Roverowner]

I think they already know but for some reason known only to themselves, nothing has been said or happened yet

[gefary]

Why not have a voting thing like other obscure topics seem to command.


Then I could vote "Yes" for a caravan section.:}

[Roverowner]

I agree, plus I´m feeling jelous that you have those nice pubs at Longham just up the road from you;):D

[Steady-Eddie]

Tow a '92 ABI Jubilee Supreme Courier behind our Connie. Even took it to Holland last year. Only drawback is the 24mpg (if I'm careful)

[Roverowner]

That looks very nice and tidy (van seems in good shape as well;):D)

[Steady-Eddie]

That looks very nice and tidy (van seems in good shape as well;):D)

Thanks roverowner :}. It should be good. Took me 12 months of hard work after buying it as a leaking, damp shed. Re-sealed all the external rails, rebuilt the whole of the back end from the top of the window down. Stripped out and completely rebuilt the washroom. Renewed the underside of the floor in all 4 corners and loads of other job too many to mention.
Knew nothing at all about caravans when I bought it. I do now!!:)
If anyone ever needs any advice on caravan problems let me know. If I don't have the answer there is a forum just like ours with loads of experts.

[Yella Fella]

A Caravan Forum? A good idea, as long as you post between the hours of 10pm and 6am and dont block the forum highways and pull over when the forum is busy. Sorry, couldnt resist it :getmecoat:

Seriously though a Forum is a good idea. I dont have a Caravan however the other day I was watching the 'Caravan Show' on Sky Turbo and really enjoyed it. I wish I had the space to keep one etc.

Yella Fella :sunny:

[Roverowner]

Thanks roverowner :}. It should be good. Took me 12 months of hard work after buying it as a leaking, damp shed. Re-sealed all the external rails, rebuilt the whole of the back end from the top of the window down. Stripped out and completely rebuilt the washroom. Renewed the underside of the floor in all 4 corners and loads of other job too many to mention.
Knew nothing at all about caravans when I bought it. I do now!!:)
If anyone ever needs any advice on caravan problems let me know. If I don't have the answer there is a forum just like ours with loads of experts.

Sounds like a thorough renovation. The -joins- are always a problem as the van moves about on the road and temperature changes, heat to ice, let water in. That´s why 2 of my old vans are made of fiber glass. No seams to leak;). No toilets in any of them. Every thing you need is -on site- these days. All you really need is a roof over your head, a bed, and the means of making a simple meal. Some storage for clothes etc is also good. My vans weigh about 350-400 kgs laiden. So there is no problems pulling them. don´t really need any -caravan- mirrors as they aren´t that wide plus they have got a line of sight all the way through the van:)

[sikelsh]

I havent towed my caravan for over a year now :( miss it greatly we don't have a tow bar on either car, the logical one to have one fitted to is our Freelander rather than the ZT.

Anyway, we have both made a promise to get out more this year.

Its a 1993 Swift Corniche, lovely van and only 12ft long.

Roverowner would you have a chat with the missus about all you need is a roof and bed etc, which is my feeling, because for some reason she likes to turn the awning in to some sort of harem/conservatory with wicker chairs and Persian rugs and candles! hehe :D

She even has a Hoover and I often find her hoovering up in the conservatory!

Simon

[Roverowner]

[QUOTE=sikelsh;665412]I havent towed my caravan for over a year now :( miss it greatly we don't have a tow bar on either car, the logical one to have one fitted to is our Freelander rather than the ZT.

Anyway, we have both made a promise to get out more this year.

Its a 1993 Swift Corniche, lovely van and only 12ft long.

Roverowner would you have a chat with the missus about all you need is a roof and bed etc, which is my feeling, because for some reason she likes to turn the awning in to some sort of harem/conservatory with wicker chairs and Persian rugs and candles! hehe :D

She even has a Hoover and I often find her hoovering up in the conservatory!

Simon[/QUOT

:laughing2::laughing2:
seems as though she´s very house proud. Probably pining for the fjords:D -read a little cottage. For me it´s the simple life (no comments about me being simple Spencer:p:) Ache in your back for the first few days and then get used to it. Heavenly bliss when you get home to a real bed:D We have a dustpan and brush which gets used once a week but that´s no big deal as the floor space is about 6 square foot;)

[Dragrad]

Have a look at this thread (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=77555) :}

[Eljay55]

Thanks Andrew and all for looking into this for us. I'm more than sure that this would be a very popular thread as there are so many of us that own and tow caravans on this site. Not forgetting the guys who tow trailer tents and trailers with tents in them;).

Really look forward to seeing this if it gets off the ground:bowdown::bowdown:

Graham

[Miff]

Thought I'd put on a couple of pic's of my old towcar and caravan. I have only just bought a 75 as a replacement, hope it performs as well as the Sterling.
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/IMG_1974.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/DSC00992.jpg

[Eljay55]

OOOOOHHH Summer!!!! Can't wait:D

Graham

[Richy]

Tow a Coachman 18ft approx, is sited in Scarborough atm at a camp called St Helens. I like the easy life, drive to van and put kettle on.
Would support a caravan and camping section.

Paul

[Dragrad]

Thanks Andrew and all for looking into this for us. I'm more than sure that this would be a very popular thread as there are so many of us that own and tow caravans on this site. Not forgetting the guys who tow trailer tents and trailers with tents in them;).

Really look forward to seeing this if it gets off the ground:bowdown::bowdown:

Graham
We'll do our best within the limitations of vBulletin ;) As said... under discussion :}

[Robson Rover Repair]

Ive a trailer, which I tow in a tent, can I be part of the gang also? :}

When the weather improves I must assemble it and spray the water barrier over it actually!!!

Ive been told im 100% aloud a caravan when we buy our own house/find a nicer rented house providing the thing doesnt block the front of the house. Shes not interested in caravaning holidays currently but I think local and regional holidays will be on the increase over next few years as we save for our first morgage.

Currently we have no where to store one sadly else I had my eye on several older style ones last summer.

Was thinking something like this myself...

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/98/73254198.html

or

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/46/73200546.html

[Roverowner]

Ive a trailer, which I tow in a tent, can I be part of the gang also? :}

When the weather improves I must assemble it and spray the water barrier over it actually!!!

Ive been told im 100% aloud a caravan when we buy our own house/find a nicer rented house providing the thing doesnt block the front of the house. Shes not interested in caravaning holidays currently but I think local and regional holidays will be on the increase over next few years as we save for our first morgage.

Currently we have no where to store one sadly else I had my eye on several older style ones last summer.




Was thinking something like this myself...

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/98/73254198.html

or

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/46/73200546.html

The Eddis looks really nice. Mind you, you don´t really need a toilet unless you have bladder problems;). It was very cheap aswell. The problem, as allways, leaks. What ever you get, get it tested for leaks.

Trailer tents are fun:D

[stonflo]

Not able to use the van until June when we have a few days in Malvern. Wife running the London Marathon then Devon for a week in an apartment.:cool:

[Allegroboi]

Thought I'd put on a couple of pic's of my old towcar and caravan. I have only just bought a 75 as a replacement, hope it performs as well as the Sterling.
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/IMG_1974.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/DSC00992.jpg

Nice looking Sterling there, what happened to that?

[Miff]

I had her for 7 years and put 60k on in that time. No head gasket worries, the only problem I had was a lambda sensor fault. Very nice car, until I lost it on ice..
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/P1010335.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/P1010322.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/P1010325.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/P1010339.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/miffsuzuki/Caravan/DSC01107.jpg

[kevineds]

Ouch! looked a nice car..

[Allegroboi]

I had her for 7 years and put 60k on in that time. No head gasket worries, the only problem I had was a lambda sensor fault. Very nice car, until I lost it on ice..






Wow that was great looking car, and looked like you cherished it. Shame that it is now gone.

Sorry to the caravanners for hi-jacking the thread

Ian

[Dragrad]

Thread moved to correct forum. Re-direct left in old.;):D

[tonygardner]

i can`t tow mine its over 35 ft long :D

[Roverowner]

Have you tried;) Unhook the WC first:D