Recent content by Jan_5065553

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    It must be me

    you probably passed the members of the discovery owners club on their way to their second rally as a group. as for pulling at 55mph this is a sensible speed and keeps apace of wagons and within the speed limit of 60mph.
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    Stopping the night at st Marlo

    Hi Matthew We have stayed at the port overnight 3 times now. We normally arrive about 9pm and by this time there's only 1 ferry bound for Jersey left to sail. This leaves the area nearly empty. We usually park along the perimeter put the legs down and get a good nights sleep. As yet we have...
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    What a shame

    I agree with all the postings on this subject and was appalled at the swearing on one particular post. Whatever car/caravan you have is down to personal choice along with hard work and savings to get the outfit of choice. Those who gripe for the sake of it are not worth arguing with. Keep up the...
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    Tolls to Spain

    Hi Pete Have stayed on this site before. Once in a static and again with our own rig. If you haven't been before you are in for a treat. It has everything you will need without going off the site if that is your want. If you go exploring the town is only 10 mins walk away. Market very good for...
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    Can't decide where to go

    Hi There Stayed at a really nice site last year in Dorset called South Lychett Manor about 4-5 miles from Poole. Site good with excellent facilities and pets welcome. Plenty to do in the surrounding area and there's always a quick day trip to Jersey on the fast ferry for about
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    Mattress toppers

    Hi There I bought mine from CPS and it's the best bit of kit I've bought for a long time. I got the 2" double and I also suffer with Arthritis and it does make a huge difference. Delivery was within 2 Weeks and well worth the money. I have an island bed in our Lunar 640 and swap between home...
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    Tolls to Spain

    Hi Pete Ithink 250 is a wee bit steep also. If you go to either the ccc site they have a michelin map link. Key in from Calais to the end location and not only does it give you a detailed map and directions but it also tells you the total amount in Euro's of 187.27. This is the total towing...
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    Land Rover caravan Club

    Hi there Andy I have a 50th Anniversary Disco and we tow a Lunar Lexon 640. There is a club but is is part of a bigger club. The Discovery Owners Club. You can visit their web site www.discoveryownersclub.com. If your in the area July 14-17, there's always the LRE show at Billing Aquadrome...
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    What's the longest you have stayed in your Caravan - Non Stop?

    Hi there We sold our house Dec 99 and then went to Portugal and Spain until the end of April. We then moved to Northampton and lived in our van until September. A grand total of 10 months. We rented a flat for 6 months and then moved back in the caravan from April-Oct. As long as you know what...
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    Sites in Northamptonshire

    I have a long let on Billing and quite frankly cannot say that it is as bad as it is being painted. The showers/loos are cleaned regularly and there are some hardstandings. If it is a quiet CL you're looking for then there's 2 in the area that might suit. Webbs at Overstone and the one we...
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    MATTRESS TOPPERS

    I have a 2" mattress and have been using it since christmas. I have arthritis in both hips and the difference is amazing. I can at last have a reasonably good nights sleep. Mine cost
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    overnight stop

    We stayed at Le Bouleaux at Beaune. This site is just off the main autoroute and is listed in the CC site book called Caravan Europe. it is also used by the C&CC and is in their Carefree Brochure. It's bot too expensive and the owners will order bread and croisssants for you. Hope this helps
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    spain 2005

    Hi there Have stayed in this area during January/February a couple of times. There are a few sites open in Benicassim area. Haven't stayed at any but have spoken to others whilst staying at Camping Monmar (Moncofar) midway between Castellon/Valencia. This is a really good site used by C&CC for...
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    Head Count! Who is off to France this year??

    Hi there Myself and Hubby (Alan) will be going Aug 25 @02.30am from Doverusing Touring Cheques . Not a bad deal, 10 cheques + ferry with an 8 metre caravan for the princely sum of