Recent content by Colliepal

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    VALE CARAVAN PARK, BARRY

    Has anyone any information to pass on about this site? We need to find somewhere close enough to Cardiff for the 1st Bank Hol weekend in May as we're off to see the rugby at the Super League weekend. Tredegar House & Cardiff Council site have been booked up for months. We need a site which takes...
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    SOLD UP ,TO LIVE PERMANENTLY IN 'VAN?

    As I thought when I asked the question, it's a very complex & subjective topic. I think the points about getting back into the housing marketf it doesn't work out and the issues if one partner is left alone for whatever reason, have made us decide it's not for us, but it's made a good talking point.
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    SOLD UP ,TO LIVE PERMANENTLY IN 'VAN?

    Thank you all for your really useful comments. I knew it was a complex issue before we started to consider it in earnest and you've all confirmed that. I'm now tending to agree with Shiraz's comments but can fully appreciate those made by Steve in Leo as well. Guess the old Northern saying of...
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    SOLD UP ,TO LIVE PERMANENTLY IN 'VAN?

    Anyone out there who's taken the plunge & sold up to live permanently in your outfit? Have you put your story down anywhere, eg website, so others can learn from your experience? Any comments welcome, thanks Graham, from Wigan
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    Other Road Users!!

    Noit's not you Graham, it happens to me when I'm towing or driving my 4x4 on its own! I drive with lights on all the time now when towing for that reason. Doesn't seem to happen when driving small cars solo though
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    Tomorrow's the day!!

    Thanks, Maureen just hope this 'van is better than the 12 month old one we're trading in. You're right though, just getting away is great in itself, having good weather is a bonus. Let you know how it went when we're back next week.
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    Tomorrow's the day!!

    Well it's finally arrived. We're collecting our new Bailey Senator Arizona tomorrow. All the signs are good so far, Bailey emailed to confirm it was despatched from the factory and the dealer rang on the day it arrived there to confirm arrangements to collect it. I've sorted out stuff to...
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    Caravan Club CL DVD offer

    Ray, thanks I've looked at what was said in Jan plus with the positive comments here, I think they are a reasonable buy. I'll get my order off asap. I think watching these would have been a great way to spend the winter months waiting for the spring to arrive, and now it's...
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    Caravan Club CL DVD offer

    Has anyone bought the dvd package about CL sites, which the Caravan Club is selling at about £10.50? If so is it worth buying?
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    What make of dog do you own?

    If you've not guessed from my user name, we've two Border Collies, Sam's a 14yr old who thinks he's still a pup (have to lift him into the van most times due to his & my arthritis!)and Katy is a whirlwind rescue dog, we think about 4 yrs old. They both know when we're getting ready to leave to...
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    WHERE ARE YOU GOING FOR EASTER

    It's Tredegar House CC site at Newport for us, hopefully in new van!
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    bailey v swift v lunar

    I've already written about our horrible experiences with an ACE Supreme, which cost nearly
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    New Senator Arizona

    I've seen elsewhere that the water pump noise can be distracting but I'm sure it's easy to mount on rubber to deaden the noise. We've had a Bailey Pageant Bordeaux before the Ace so we know that Bailey's quality is hard to beat but it's nice to hear from you, knowing you've got the model we...
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    Dumfries area of Scotland

    Well I've scoured both clubs listings for 5 van sites in this area of Scotland and still can' decide, it always seems much of a guess as to whether a 5 van site wil suit, still plenty of time yet. Anyone bought the 5 van site DVD's that the Caravan Club are selling?
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    New Bailey Senator series 5

    I think that for the caravan industry 'PDI' stands for 'Please Don't Interfere' 'cos we've got your money now!!!!!!