Top Gear On Caravanning

Jul 16th, 2006, 21:18

any one see tonights episode of top gear? the caravanning "sketch" was brilliant, old clarkson and his cronies got this one spot on just about summed up the "joys" of caravanning .

bob13 · Jul 16th, 2006, 21:25

'joys' i dont think so, give me a hotel with running water and a flush toilet any day. However i did go caravaning a few times, but i was only about 4 yrs old at the time and didn't know no difference. I think i did enjoy it though.

gnhuk · Jul 16th, 2006, 23:01

I saw it - I have to admit that I was wondering just how they'd destroy it long before they did!

Badger-Bob · Jul 16th, 2006, 23:26

OK please tell me what is wrong with caravaning?

1.Its a cheap holiday for those of us who cant afford hotels etc.
2.With 2 kids and a dog its great for weekends(rallys etc).
3.It get the kids out into the countryside and fresh air.
4.You meet some great people on rallys etc.
5.You have the freedom to go where you wish and come back when you want without some landlady telling you when you must be back in your room.
Thats some of the resons we like caravaning or camping.Done them both.So whats wrong about that. Clarkson is nothing but a big headed asshole anyway.Bob.

Grizlyadams · Jul 16th, 2006, 23:47

How much did your caravan cost? just out of interest...
Griz

Badger-Bob · Jul 17th, 2006, 08:08

At the moment we are saving up for a 4 berth caravan.We had a folding camper.Which cost £1,500 but I got made redundant so I had to sell it(needed the money).Before that we had a 2 berth caravan which cost us £800 with awning.We had that for 2 years untill Sean our oldest came along.We used to go out in it nearly every weekend on rallys etc plus holidays.I am hopeing to get a decent old 4 berth caravan for about £500 to £800 and do it up.That will be our weekends and holidays for quite a while.Bob

Jul 17th, 2006, 08:25

its up to you how you spend our holidays bob if you want to live in a tin hutch with a chemical bog fair enough, what i hate about the bloody things is the chaos they cause on our roads, there should be a strict curfew on the towing of the things, say only bewtween 2200 and 0500 to protect the rest of us who wish to travel around the country without being subjected to the torture of caravan induced jams/holdups nomally because some pleb is towing with a car totally unsuitable for the task or one of the things has turned turtle and blocked the road. no doubt about it caravan infestation is one of the worst blights of motoring in britain in the sumer months.

Alec Dawe · Jul 17th, 2006, 08:33

NO. I'm afraid that the only cause of hold ups is people who don't drive properly.

I am happy to say that when I was caravanning regularily, I was never at the FRONT of a traffic queue anywhere, not even in the Scottish Highlands.

I would suggest that the proper course of action on caravanning is much better instruction from the makers on HOW TO LOAD the thing, so it does not wander, snake or turn turtle, far more strick enforecement of the weight to weight ration for car and van, and the introduction of a power to trainweight ration as well, and for there to be compulsory instruction before towing.

BTW, What's this about a chemical toilet?? That went out in the 50's!

Now, for me, to cure the accident and hold up problems round here, I'd ban all agricultural vehicles from all dual carriageways and A roads, ban all HGV's from the outside lane of two lane dual carriageways (ditto caravans here), and put a Minimum speed limit of 65 mph on the outside lane of two lane motorways and dual carriageways.

Oh yes, and I'd reintroduce hanging for anyone travelling faster than me.

cumbrianmale · Jul 17th, 2006, 08:37

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Originally Posted by chow

its up to you how you spend our holidays bob if you want to live in a tin hutch with a chemical bog fair enough, what i hate about the bloody things is the chaos they cause on our roads, there should be a strict curfew on the towing of the things, say only bewtween 2200 and 0500 to protect the rest of us who wish to travel around the country without being subjected to the torture of caravan induced jams/holdups nomally because some pleb is towing with a car totally unsuitable for the task or one of the things has turned turtle and blocked the road. no doubt about it caravan infestation is one of the worst blights of motoring in britain in the sumer months.

But "we" all tow with Volvos so we have to be mindful to stay under the 60 mph limit.

It is a minority who give caravaners a bad name the same as some people see Volvo drivers as doddering flat cap wearing oldies.

Mike_Brace · Jul 17th, 2006, 09:09

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Originally Posted by Alec Dawe

.Now, for me, to cure the accident and hold up problems round here, I'd ban all agricultural vehicles from all dual carriageways and A roads, ban all HGV's from the outside lane of two lane dual carriageways (ditto caravans here), and put a Minimum speed limit of 65 mph on the outside lane of two lane motorways and dual carriageways.

Oh yes, and I'd reintroduce hanging for anyone travelling faster than me.

Have to agree with you about the agricultural vehicles.
But hanging for those travelling faster than you? Time to upgrade your motor?!!!

Mike

Jul 16th, 2006, 21:18	#1
chow Guest Location:	Top Gear On Caravanning any one see tonights episode of top gear? the caravanning "sketch" was brilliant, old clarkson and his cronies got this one spot on just about summed up the "joys" of caravanning .

Jul 16th, 2006, 23:01	#3
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	I saw it - I have to admit that I was wondering just how they'd destroy it long before they did! __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Jul 17th, 2006, 08:33	#8
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	NO. I'm afraid that the only cause of hold ups is people who don't drive properly. I am happy to say that when I was caravanning regularily, I was never at the FRONT of a traffic queue anywhere, not even in the Scottish Highlands. I would suggest that the proper course of action on caravanning is much better instruction from the makers on HOW TO LOAD the thing, so it does not wander, snake or turn turtle, far more strick enforecement of the weight to weight ration for car and van, and the introduction of a power to trainweight ration as well, and for there to be compulsory instruction before towing. BTW, What's this about a chemical toilet?? That went out in the 50's! Now, for me, to cure the accident and hold up problems round here, I'd ban all agricultural vehicles from all dual carriageways and A roads, ban all HGV's from the outside lane of two lane dual carriageways (ditto caravans here), and put a Minimum speed limit of 65 mph on the outside lane of two lane motorways and dual carriageways. Oh yes, and I'd reintroduce hanging for anyone travelling faster than me. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0) Last edited by Alec Dawe; Jul 17th, 2006 at 08:40.

Jul 16th, 2006, 21:25	#2
bob13 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2014 21:11 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bridgend View Photos By: bob13	'joys' i dont think so, give me a hotel with running water and a flush toilet any day. However i did go caravaning a few times, but i was only about 4 yrs old at the time and didn't know no difference. I think i did enjoy it though.

Jul 16th, 2006, 23:26	#4
Badger-Bob 740 Nutter Last Online: Oct 24th, 2008 22:07 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: oxford View Photos By: Badger-Bob	OK please tell me what is wrong with caravaning? 1.Its a cheap holiday for those of us who cant afford hotels etc. 2.With 2 kids and a dog its great for weekends(rallys etc). 3.It get the kids out into the countryside and fresh air. 4.You meet some great people on rallys etc. 5.You have the freedom to go where you wish and come back when you want without some landlady telling you when you must be back in your room. Thats some of the resons we like caravaning or camping.Done them both.So whats wrong about that. Clarkson is nothing but a big headed asshole anyway.Bob.

Jul 16th, 2006, 23:47	#5
Grizlyadams RWD FTW!!! Last Online: Mar 19th, 2019 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Why should i have to tell you! View Photos By: Grizlyadams	How much did your caravan cost? just out of interest... Griz

Jul 17th, 2006, 08:08	#6
Badger-Bob 740 Nutter Last Online: Oct 24th, 2008 22:07 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: oxford View Photos By: Badger-Bob	At the moment we are saving up for a 4 berth caravan.We had a folding camper.Which cost £1,500 but I got made redundant so I had to sell it(needed the money).Before that we had a 2 berth caravan which cost us £800 with awning.We had that for 2 years untill Sean our oldest came along.We used to go out in it nearly every weekend on rallys etc plus holidays.I am hopeing to get a decent old 4 berth caravan for about £500 to £800 and do it up.That will be our weekends and holidays for quite a while.Bob

Jul 17th, 2006, 08:25	#7
chow Guest Location:	its up to you how you spend our holidays bob if you want to live in a tin hutch with a chemical bog fair enough, what i hate about the bloody things is the chaos they cause on our roads, there should be a strict curfew on the towing of the things, say only bewtween 2200 and 0500 to protect the rest of us who wish to travel around the country without being subjected to the torture of caravan induced jams/holdups nomally because some pleb is towing with a car totally unsuitable for the task or one of the things has turned turtle and blocked the road. no doubt about it caravan infestation is one of the worst blights of motoring in britain in the sumer months.

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