Just had the same scenario for a short break in Yorkshire. Driving home yesterday was quite scary as the wind was terrible and we passed one truck on its side. Made my wife slow down tho'. The good thing was we got the outfit set up for the season, it is amazing all the stuff you take out in October, and cannot then find it again in Spring. I have noticed that without fail the first trip of the year is usually a bit disappointing, but subsequent ones get better and better, must be psychology I suppose.
