summer sites

gary austin · Jun 22nd, 2011, 23:42

well wheres everyone off to this year so we can look out for each other ,im off to hillhead for 8 nights from 14th july then from there to isle of white to southland caravan club site for two weeks hope the weather is better than it is now so if anyone is clashing these dates let me know happy caravaning gary

The Hooded Claw · Jun 22nd, 2011, 23:56

i'm off to the Beach (which is about 50 Yards from me front Door !!!!) ...

i've lived here all my life & it STILL amazes me that People actually PAY to come here on Holiday.. I mean its nice anorl but to me its just "HOME" ...

& Living here I cannot honestly remember when I last saw the sea (coz its "there" all the time!!!! you just get used to seeing it (In fact I can hear it now sitting here typing this!!!)

Sad Isn't it ???

andy72 · Jun 23rd, 2011, 11:28

This year, i will mostly be seen pottering around Northumberland or the lakes.

Going to get a tow bar on my saffron C70

Alinherts · Jun 23rd, 2011, 17:29

Off down to a small site in the Dordogne mid August for 10 nights. First time driving onto the Eurotunnel with a van on the back!

Crossing over to France late afternoon and then driving through the night with loads of kip stops on the way!

moncman · Jun 23rd, 2011, 19:06

Also taking the XC90 and 6 berth van on Eurotunnel. Did it last year and it is defo the way to travel.

Going to N Vendee for 10 nights then on to Loire Valley for another 10 nights

tml28726 · Jun 29th, 2011, 08:15

We are also off to France.

Heading to the Med (Agde) and driving over the Massif Central.

Leaving on the 25 July for two and a half weeks.. Taking the Ferry, got a very good deal this year.

Can't wait

Nig · Jul 7th, 2011, 21:15

was going to go somewhere local yesterday and today to give the van a trial run after 3 years and a break from the teenagers lol but it never happened, hopefully next week i will book some quiet cl site as i have rejoined the caravan club today.

have a week booked at conway touring park in august and hopefully lots of small breaks this year,

next year i hope to plot many away trips , teenagers permitting

Nig · Jul 7th, 2011, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by moncman

Also taking the XC90 and 6 berth van on Eurotunnel. Did it last year and it is defo the way to travel.

Going to N Vendee for 10 nights then on to Loire Valley for another 10 nights

what 6 berth have you got moncman ?

had my van 10 years and just starting to camp again after a 3 year gap,
thinking of getting a 6 berth next year and am interested in any problems or good points on different models,

moncman · Jul 8th, 2011, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Nig

what 6 berth have you got moncman ?

had my van 10 years and just starting to camp again after a 3 year gap,
thinking of getting a 6 berth next year and am interested in any problems or good points on different models,

We've got a 2005 Lunar Zenith Six. It's about as long as you will find with a single axle (just under 8m) and has twin fixed bunks at the back. The layout was very popular with Swift group and Bailey all doing a varition on the theme. A move to triple bunks a couple of years ago frees up some space for a seperate shower rather than toilet wet room. This is good if you don't care for toilet blocks or fancy lots of stops at CLs. Fixed double beds are also popular if the kids are getting older as they might not always want to come and there is obviously no making up to do for the adults bed.

Personally I am more than happy with Lunar build quality and place it above many of the Swift brands which always seem to have bits falling off.

One last thing...we have a bike rack fixed to the rear which keeps the inside of the van clean. Caravan club advise against this as it can make the van tail happy but as we have such a weight differential between car and van (XC90 pulling around 1350kgs) I've never had an issue. If you think this might be for you the fixed rear bunks are a must as the rack bolts to the strong cross beams for the beds. A van with a rear window won't work as well as the back panel is too flexible.

vandenplas1100 · Jul 9th, 2011, 22:48

Hi im off to southlands i o w 1st august for 2 weeks, ill be there black xc70 plus zodiac inflatable boat on the roof bars sunny weather i need .

Jun 22nd, 2011, 23:42	#1
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	summer sites well wheres everyone off to this year so we can look out for each other ,im off to hillhead for 8 nights from 14th july then from there to isle of white to southland caravan club site for two weeks hope the weather is better than it is now so if anyone is clashing these dates let me know happy caravaning gary

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The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	i'm off to the Beach (which is about 50 Yards from me front Door !!!!) ... i've lived here all my life & it STILL amazes me that People actually PAY to come here on Holiday.. I mean its nice anorl but to me its just "HOME" ... & Living here I cannot honestly remember when I last saw the sea (coz its "there" all the time!!!! you just get used to seeing it (In fact I can hear it now sitting here typing this!!!) Sad Isn't it ??? __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

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tml28726 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2022 20:04 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex	Summer Sites We are also off to France. Heading to the Med (Agde) and driving over the Massif Central. Leaving on the 25 July for two and a half weeks.. Taking the Ferry, got a very good deal this year. Can't wait __________________ He who laughs...... LASTS!!! VOC 12394 2013 V70 R design D5 Nav

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Nig Junior Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2017 16:33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: deeside	was going to go somewhere local yesterday and today to give the van a trial run after 3 years and a break from the teenagers lol but it never happened, hopefully next week i will book some quiet cl site as i have rejoined the caravan club today. have a week booked at conway touring park in august and hopefully lots of small breaks this year, next year i hope to plot many away trips , teenagers permitting __________________

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andy72 Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2013 14:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newcastle	This year, i will mostly be seen pottering around Northumberland or the lakes. Going to get a tow bar on my saffron C70

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moncman Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2024 10:03 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grantham	Also taking the XC90 and 6 berth van on Eurotunnel. Did it last year and it is defo the way to travel. Going to N Vendee for 10 nights then on to Loire Valley for another 10 nights

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vandenplas1100 New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2018 16:14 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: kettering/northants	Hi im off to southlands i o w 1st august for 2 weeks, ill be there black xc70 plus zodiac inflatable boat on the roof bars sunny weather i need .

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