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[Martin_1962]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

Got a shower & toilet - we stay places that such fascilities do not exist.

When money is better we hope to buy a half tent of size 925 with a sleeping annex for the twins

Then you need to change where you stay! 

I have been to some campsites have excellent facilities, brand new toilet blocks that are very big, showers, stayed at one that had brand new Inferred started Urinals   

And miss out on some of the best places - being completely self contained is very usefull

[Lazydocker]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

Got a shower & toilet - we stay places that such fascilities do not exist.

When money is better we hope to buy a half tent of size 925 with a sleeping annex for the twins

Then you need to change where you stay! 

I have been to some campsites have excellent facilities, brand new toilet blocks that are very big, showers, stayed at one that had brand new Inferred started Urinals   

And miss out on some of the best places - being completely self contained is very usefull

Gotta agree there Martin... We've needed to use the self contained facilities on a few occasions, especially once when the "facilities" were so filthy I wouldn't have let a dog in there They wouldn't give them a proper clean because it wasn't peak season

[Auto Addict]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

[Jimbob]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

living here.....most weekends, several times!

[r1]

2 weeks off - can't afford to go away

Need tyres on the caravan £90 I don't have

oh for gods sake if thats your only proplem get over yourself
i lost my job two monthes ago ive got bills coming in all  am struggling to pay the mortgage.
my two kids go to free activites ,we go to the park and on bike rides
im spending more time with them[and thats priceless]
so stop moaning look on the positives
you dont need to go away
and if you want some cheap days out look on the nationel express website where you can book trips for a pound[weve been to york]

[tunnie]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

living here.....most weekends, several times!

About every other weekend! On Friday comming back from work i was stuck behind one doing 40/45 mph 

They do 50 in a straight line but reach any corners and its down to 30!

[JamesV6CDX]

2 weeks off - can't afford to go away

Need tyres on the caravan £90 I don't have

oh for gods sake if thats your only proplem get over yourself
i lost my job two monthes ago ive got bills coming in all  am struggling to pay the mortgage.
my two kids go to free activites ,we go to the park and on bike rides
im spending more time with them[and thats priceless]
so stop moaning look on the positives
you dont need to go away
and if you want some cheap days out look on the nationel express website where you can book trips for a pound[weve been to york]

While to a point I agree with some of what you say - I think it's fair to say this could have been worded in a more friendly way 

[Lazydocker]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

living here.....most weekends, several times!

About every other weekend! On Friday comming back from work i was stuck behind one doing 40/45 mph 

They do 50 in a straight line but reach any corners and its down to 30!

It's unfortunate that caravanners get such a bad name... I doubt I would hold you up much if you were following me as I tow at the maximum safe  and legal speed for the road and conditions.

Unfortunately there are a large proportion of mature caravanners who would be driving exactly the same way without the burger van on the back... But people don't see it that way

[Del Boy]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

I've been held up about 6 times in the past week, I find them one of the most annoying things on the road  When you go on a caravan holiday what do you actually do, went once with my mum years and years ago all we seemed to do was sit outside the caravan and talk or visit the countryside  :-/

[Del Boy]

2 weeks off - can't afford to go away

Need tyres on the caravan £90 I don't have

oh for gods sake if thats your only proplem get over yourself
i lost my job two monthes ago ive got bills coming in all  am struggling to pay the mortgage.
my two kids go to free activites ,we go to the park and on bike rides
im spending more time with them[and thats priceless]
so stop moaning look on the positives
you dont need to go away
and if you want some cheap days out look on the nationel express website where you can book trips for a pound[weve been to york]

I agree but, I also agree with what James said could've been worded in a more polite manner. I have to say mind you, we haven't been on holiday in about 4 years and I don't think it's anything to get depressed over  :-/

[Andy B]

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 When you go on a caravan holiday what do you actually do, went once with my mum years and years ago all we seemed to do was sit outside the caravan and talk or visit the countryside  :-/

Sounds what most holidays, with or without a caravan, are all about. You do as much or as little as you want.       

[Tonka.]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

I've been held up about 6 times in the past week, I find them one of the most annoying things on the road  When you go on a caravan holiday what do you actually do, went once with my mum years and years ago all we seemed to do was sit outside the caravan and talk or visit the countryside  :-/

People caravan for many different reasons.
Those, such as us, with an older 'van because it is very cost effective and we enjoy it.

Others, with the newer 'vans, because they enjoy it and have an interest in it. They also take a pride (maybe obsessively?) in there hobby.

We use ours as a base, sleeping, washing, toileting, storing possessions, playing. The list goes on.........

Oh yes, SWTSMBO won't go anywhere near a tent. I don't blame her 

[tunnie]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

I've been held up about 6 times in the past week, I find them one of the most annoying things on the road  When you go on a caravan holiday what do you actually do, went once with my mum years and years ago all we seemed to do was sit outside the caravan and talk or visit the countryside  :-/

People caravan for many different reasons.
Those, such as us, with an older 'van because it is very cost effective and we enjoy it.

Others, with the newer 'vans, because they enjoy it and have an interest in it. They also take a pride (maybe obsessively?) in there hobby.

We use ours as a base, sleeping, washing, toileting, storing possessions, playing. The list goes on.........

Oh yes, SWTSMBO won't go anywhere near a tent. I don't blame her 

Still don't agree with that one, costs like 5k to buy a basic one. Must cost at least £500 a year to run, before you take it anywhere.

Has to be stored somewhere, maintained, tyres, and so on.

You then have to tow it to your destination, getting crappy MPG, causing big tail backs, those cars following are doing 50 mph which is highly uneconomical speed for them.

You then have to pay to pitch it, pay for electric, the car, and buy food! Then got the depreciation of caravan itself.

[Del Boy]

why not ditch the burger van for a tent?

Get better mpg going to your destination, they are very cheap to run, no tyres!! and you won't be annoying any other motorists 

Would it help if i said i am planning on 2 more holidays this year, brining the total to 4 

A car towing a caravan is allowed the following speeds:-

Built up area - 30mph
Single carriageway 50 mph (only 10mph below solo car)
Dual carriageway 60 mph - plenty of room for you to overtake at 70.
Motorway 60 mph, again, plenty of room for you to overtake.

On a daily basis, how many times are you held up by a caravan?

On a yearly basis, once, or maybe never?

I've been held up about 6 times in the past week, I find them one of the most annoying things on the road  When you go on a caravan holiday what do you actually do, went once with my mum years and years ago all we seemed to do was sit outside the caravan and talk or visit the countryside  :-/

People caravan for many different reasons.
Those, such as us, with an older 'van because it is very cost effective and we enjoy it.

Others, with the newer 'vans, because they enjoy it and have an interest in it. They also take a pride (maybe obsessively?) in there hobby.

We use ours as a base, sleeping, washing, toileting, storing possessions, playing. The list goes on.........

Oh yes, SWTSMBO won't go anywhere near a tent. I don't blame her 

Still don't agree with that one, costs like 5k to buy a basic one. Must cost at least £500 a year to run, before you take it anywhere.

Has to be stored somewhere, maintained, tyres, and so on.

You then have to tow it to your destination, getting crappy MPG, causing big tail backs, those cars following are doing 50 mph which is highly uneconomical speed for them.

You then have to pay to pitch it, pay for electric, the car, and buy food! Then got the depreciation of caravan itself.

Agreed.

[Martin_1962]

We use ours as our base - usually relying on our own fascilities.

House rental where we stay is around £1000 a week