Recent content by lyn_374350026

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    sites in the Lake District

    We are wanting to visit the Lake District in June.Can anyone recommend a site? Requirements: Good Views/ Walks Clean Shower/Toilet Blocks Pub within good walking distance. Thanks
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    Single Caravanners

    Hi Cheryl,I'm in the same boat as you.my husband died last July.I've towed 3 times since, but gone to same site,with family and friends.But would like to go further afield and try solo.Just been on caravan club manovering course.Hopin to get off for a week in derbyshire after bank holiday.
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    Towing mirrors,2010 Sorento

    Towbar bar was fitted by dealer when i purchased car.Asked if they could put towbar off old car on new one, but was told they couldn't.Towbar has to be registered to car.Thought they'd fitted single one,till he showed me new fitting extention.Local dealer fitted one on other car.
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    Towing mirrors,2010 Sorento

    Hi all,can anyone advise me.Have just obtained the new sorento, and noticed side mirrors are slightly bigger than before.Do i still have to attach towing mirrors?.will be towin an elldis shamel.Could do without,something less to think about.LOL.My husband passed way last July, so trying my best...
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    cc towing course

    thanks for your comments and your support.will book it tomorrow lyn
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    cc towing course

    anyone got any comments on towing courses.My husband passed away 3 weeks ago (52 yr old).I dont want to part with our van which we've had for 4 years.Thinkin of doing next available one,brother in law says he'll take me out for a run,but might feel a bit more confident if i attend course. One...
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    next years hols oban?

    thanks for your comments,but 2 days after my husband asked me to post this topic he collapsed and died (age 52).At this moment in time i want to have a go at towing the van.So if i get enough courage i will hopfully visit some of the sites mentioned. thanks lyn
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    next years hols oban?

    just had 10 days at berwick then edinburgh, so map & books out for next years main outing.looking at oban area anyone been to north ledaig?if so, how far is it to oban. also which is the best way to get there without using the A82 (not keen on the loch lomand road) thanks lyn
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    musty smell

    Have noticed a musty smell at the rear of our van.we have an elldis shamel with rear seats.some times you can smell it if van has been closed for a while.have scrubbed under seat area,smell goes, then you get a wiff.husband wonders if its from waste pipes underneath or could it be damp.can...
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    curtains open or closed

    Topic of conversation when travelling.When towing should caravan curtains be open or closed?. thanks lyn
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    satellite or not

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    caravan movers

    sorry to sound a bit dim,but we're new to caravanning.What is ment by a soft start thanks again lyn
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    Fishing at Bunree

    stayed on site last year,husband was looking forward to a spot of fishing from bank side,which he tried but had no joy.Too rocky & weedy.Beach casting gear would help,so would a small boat.Did sample the mackeral on the barbi,thanks to a fellow caravanner. On our last night there we witnessed...
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    caravan movers

    other half's thinking about having a mover installed.we have a single chasis elddis shamel Lx 1999 4 berth.we've just looked at the enduro,any ideas. thanks lyn