Another Newbie

[goldie3871]

Hi all, it seems pertinent to introduce myself here.
I'm the proud owner of a Eccles Elite Opal caravan, I've had it for about 10 years but the last 5 its been in storage and unused. I've just taken it out of mothballs and done an overhaul. We've checked tyres, electrics, gas etc and been out for a spin. I even found a box of matches in the cutlery drawer that still lit! Not bad for a 1990 van She's a bit tatty but still very comfy and I'm looking forward to getting out and about again.
Our "maiden voyage" at the weekend went well but I need a new leisure battery.... (I've piggybacked a topic elsewhere here to ask for advice) I'm astonished (and delighted) that after all this time a 23 yr old van is still working properly!

Goldie3871

 

[Parksy]

Hi Goldie, welcome to the forum.
If there's anything you want to know, just ask

 

[Dustydog]

Welcome to the Forum Goldie

Enjoy your forthcoming trip.

Make sure your tyres are fully serviceable.
On a caravan the age of tyres is critical even though there may be plenty of tread left. I suspect your tyres may well be past their sell by date and may need replacing before venturing out on the road.

Good luck.

 

[Dustydog]

Welcome to the Forum Goldie

Enjoy your forthcoming trip.

Make sure your tyres are fully serviceable.
On a caravan the age of tyres is critical even though there may be plenty of tread left. I suspect your tyres may well be past their sell by date and may need replacing before venturing out on the road.

Good luck.

 

[Mel]

Hi Goldie, welcome to the forum and back to vanning. Its great that your van is still going strong. Although DD said it twice, I would repeat it again; check the side walls of your tyres and the date on them; probably will need replacing. Better to be safe than sorry.
mel

 

[Dustydog]

Hi Mel

I'm trying to learn the basics of a complicated snart phone. Too smart for me hence the double post Grrrr

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Goldie - welcome to the Forum

DD - What's a snart phone?

 

[Dustydog]

Goldie - welcome to the Forum

DD - What's a snart phone?

Doh... Snicky fingers.
I think a snart phone may be easier. Who invents these things

 

[Beachball]

Hi Goldie This is a belated welcome to the practical caravan forum