Hello from Suffolk

[spider1]

Hi All,
Just got my first van it is an oldish one but will suit our needs it is a Abbey 215. 1990 MY.
We like going up to the west coast of Scotland but have had far to many wet holidays in tent so going to give this a go.
All the bits seem to work well but need to post a few question soon.

 

[Parksy]

Hi Spider
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on buying your first caravan

Fellow forum members are always happy to answer questions, swap tips and compare sites. I hope that you'll enjoy your forum membership and have many happy (and dry!) times in your caravan.

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Welcome to the forum, Spider. We migrated to a caravan when the kids stopped camping with us (about 10 years ago). Best decision ever.

 

[brian_c]

Compliments of the season Spider and welcome to the Forum.
best regards Brian

 

[Mel]

Welcome to the forum. after afew trips you'll wonder what took you so long to make the change. The Technical section is a good place to get lots of questions answered.
mel

 

[crazyguider]

Wecome and a Happy New Caravanning Year!
Our first van was a 2 berth Abbey Lincoln which we gutted and did up, after we gave up camping. That was 4 years ago, nearly, and we moved on to a 6 berth as the Abbey was way too small.
Hope you enjoy your new hobby - come and meet some of us at the PC Rally - 3rd time for us - we love it!

 

[mealsonwheels]

Welcome to the PC Forum, Spider. We often visit Minsmere and Landguard Point in Suffolk.
Happy and safe caravanning to you

 

[egg802]

Hi Spider , I too am new on the forum , I have been using caravans for a long time but only short distances , I own a military lorry and live in a caravan weekends only, and then only about 35 miles away from my home due to the fuel cost and probability of breakdowns , I have been using a 19 ft Coachman that is camouflaged but recently i have purchasecd a 1944 morris c8 and the coachman is too long so i am building a smaller more military looking one .

 

[Parksy]

Hi Egg, welcome to the forum.
I'm sure that Practical Caravan Magazine would be interested in seeing pctures of your camouflaged Coachman if you add some to a forum post.
A caravan is a great hotel room on wheels for the increasing number of 1940s re-enactment weekends, we go to some ourselves at times.

 

[Beachball]

Hi Spider This is a belated welcome to the Practical Caravan Forum (Sorry i have been ill ) . I hope you have a great time with your first caravan ,any questions you have, you will received and answer on here , They are a great bunch on here .

 

[Kate Taylor]

Hi Spider and everyone, Happy New Year - let's hope 2014 will be a good one! To get us all in the mood for some relaxing spring touring, we hope you'll enjoy our Claudia's new blog on our sister site, Caravan Sitefinder: Colleges, cakes and more for campers in Cambridge

 

[Dustydog]

Welcome to the forum Spidef. Happy caravanning for 2014

 

[spider1]

Thanks for all the warm Welcomes here is a picture of my van.

 

[CyberCynth]

Welcome Spider, nice to see the picture of your outfit, and I am relieved to note not a solitary arachnoid in sight!!! A spine-chilling handle from an arachnophobic perspective, just don't come near me with any eight-legged hairy monsters!

Seriously - hope you enjoy the forum, there is nothing these guys don't know about, and you are joining at the best time ever, as we've now got a squeaky new website!

 

[CyberCynth]

Hi Spider , I too am new on the forum , I have been using caravans for a long time but only short distances , I own a military lorry and live in a caravan weekends only, and then only about 35 miles away from my home due to the fuel cost and probability of breakdowns , I have been using a 19 ft Coachman that is camouflaged but recently i have purchasecd a 1944 morris c8 and the coachman is too long so i am building a smaller more military looking one .

Hi folderlover, Welcome to the forum, your caravanning activities sound fascinating! Hope you find lots of interest in the forum, and enjoy our brand new twiddly bits!

 

[spider1]

Hoping some one came answer the tech question I have post as want to give it a run this easter.

 

[DianneT]

Welcome from another Suffolk Member sure you will love your caravan we have nene Caravanning since 1970 except for a break when we had a boat and static for a few years.
DianneT