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Hello All,

I have posted a few comments already, as GEORGE, but think it a good idea to introduce myself properly. At the moment we have just ordered a Swift Challenger 570, which will be our first caravan, but are having to wait until May to take delivery. We are having a test drive on Saturday in a Kia Titan Sportage. I think we will be buying if we like it, as it appears to offer the necessary kerb weight to give me about an 86% match, it has lots of toys and the price is right. This is part of our retirement plan, due in 12 months time, and we intend to take extended breaks out of the main holiday periods, both in the UK & Europe. Our daughters will also be able to use it if they want to, however I will have to take it and bring it back for them.

One interesting fact is that we purchased the van at Glossop Caravans and my first journey is likely to be over the Snake Pass, which should be interesting.

I look forward to joining in the Forum, and have already found it invaluable to learn about the many problems that I will now be aware of, when I encounter them.

As I have learned already typing in Upper Case is regarded as shouting, so I intend to change my name on the Forum to Bedford George, so please look to my future posts, probably asking for help.

Best regards
 
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ello george, i must do a lotta shouting so now i am whispering!!its probably cos i am a mouthy brummie by birth so i cant help it.anyway a BIG LOUD WELCOME.

thursdays child
 

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Welcome to the forum George and congratulations on ordering your new caravan.

Good luck with the test drive and you will have plenty of time between now and May to find out all that you want to know about your caravan.
 
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HELLO BEDFORD GEORGE glad u r taking up caravanning its a relaxing hobby plus a chance to see the country as well as the continent i have a kia sorento its 18 month old it has been a very good tow car no problems we have a ABBEY 620 GTS TWIN AXLE keep an eye on the big front window after u have been towing it marks inside where the plastic rubs together on the window hope this makes sense by the way my name is alan and my wife is christine from PORT TALBOT S/WALES hope u enjoy caravanning like us and reading pratical caravan
 
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Hello Highlander,

Nice one, took me a few moments to work it out.

Christine & Alan, Thanks for your comments and information, the test drive on the Sportage went extremely well and we ordered the Titan model, and will take delivery of it in March. However we will not get our van until May, so we are in a frustrating time at the moment. We have been buying general kitchen items in the sales and have managed to bag some good bargains.

Best regards,

George
 
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HI BEDFORD GEORGE,sorry 2have confused u.a bit of advice when u pick u r van check the van thoroughly and make sure everything is working properly and try and stay on caravan site near the dealership where u bought the van i am sure u will enjoy caravanning as we love it ALAN
 

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