Recent content by rickit2004

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    quality 4-berth with less beige

    Not quite. GenX are the children of the forgotten generation, the latter being born between the wars. GenX are those born between 1965 and 1984. The oldest GenX is now in their 50s. We are a very small generation. GenX is a misfit generation, in that society has bias towards the older boomers...
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    quality 4-berth with less beige

    No disagreement from me. We have spent a bunch of time in and out of caravans to make sure we can get a layout that works for us. Colour i very important for me in my home life, thus why is is part of the considerations. While I can get soft furnishing reupholstered it is an extra cost that I...
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    quality 4-berth with less beige

    Solid suggestion, cheers. The Eccles' design did appeal to me, but unfortunately they don't have the right configuration. I understand why the transverse bed is popular, but you will need to be constantly flipping the end up and down to open the path to the toilet. The other configuration is...
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    quality 4-berth with less beige

    Thanks - and great call out about the car. I have a 3L diesel Jaguar XF shooting brake, thus the 1600Kg limit. I'm unlikely to change it anytime soon. I'm a GenX, so I lucked out with the licences :) I haven't looked at Hobby. I must admit, the weight of the caravans has really surprised me. I...
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    quality 4-berth with less beige

    Hi All! I'm just starting to look at caravaning as a cost efficient way to work away from home, visit children and occasional holiday. Most of the time the caravan will be located near to my place of work and I will be using it 4 nights a week with my wife and dogs. I will be moving it roughly...