Well being a seasonal camper and walker for many years, I've decided to upgrade into caravanning, Sept 2008 was the turning point when I had camped at Crantock Bay for a weeks holiday, and the torential rain and gales started, as I layed in my tent at 3am watching the dome curve in to the floor with the wind and wondering if I slept in the car if the tent would still be there in the morning, I struggled to 5am and packed up 3 days early for a 6 hour drive home. I don't think I dried out till Bristol
I'm single and 34 years old so I'm sure I don't fit into the caravanning norm, infact I've seen many a surprised face at the fact I'm doing this alone, I will occasionally have family or friends with me, but for me this is a step up luxury and safety wise, to be able to have holidays when I want, and not have to wait to fit in with friends who can accomodate me in their travel plans to find we are doing the same old package holiday abroad and me paying double the price for single supplements.
I pick up my new caravan on Monday, its a Compass Corona 4 berth 2009, (with motor mover) which allows family to use it when I'm not. I did a 4 hour towing course today and I'm feeling much more confident at the prospect of towing, but nervous about tight corners.
My first trip I'm sure will be a short drive, and I hope my confidence builds up quickly, I have ambitions of seeing Ireland, Scotland and eventually over to France, but all in good time. I've booked my first weeks holiday from work at the end of April and I'm hoping this will be spent in either Northumberalnd or the Lake district, so I'll be getting my first weekend away in on the 13th/14th March.
I'm sure there is loads I don't know and that I'll get stuck with on site but I do know from years of camping on sites that we Campers/Caravanners are a friendly bunch and help each other out, so I'm sure someone will help me.
so hello to everyone, I'm sure I'll be asking questions soon!
I'm also keen to know if there are any other solo caravanners out there that can give me tips, I can't be the only one....
Lynn
I'm single and 34 years old so I'm sure I don't fit into the caravanning norm, infact I've seen many a surprised face at the fact I'm doing this alone, I will occasionally have family or friends with me, but for me this is a step up luxury and safety wise, to be able to have holidays when I want, and not have to wait to fit in with friends who can accomodate me in their travel plans to find we are doing the same old package holiday abroad and me paying double the price for single supplements.
I pick up my new caravan on Monday, its a Compass Corona 4 berth 2009, (with motor mover) which allows family to use it when I'm not. I did a 4 hour towing course today and I'm feeling much more confident at the prospect of towing, but nervous about tight corners.
My first trip I'm sure will be a short drive, and I hope my confidence builds up quickly, I have ambitions of seeing Ireland, Scotland and eventually over to France, but all in good time. I've booked my first weeks holiday from work at the end of April and I'm hoping this will be spent in either Northumberalnd or the Lake district, so I'll be getting my first weekend away in on the 13th/14th March.
I'm sure there is loads I don't know and that I'll get stuck with on site but I do know from years of camping on sites that we Campers/Caravanners are a friendly bunch and help each other out, so I'm sure someone will help me.
so hello to everyone, I'm sure I'll be asking questions soon!
I'm also keen to know if there are any other solo caravanners out there that can give me tips, I can't be the only one....
Lynn