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Vlogger and Subscriber Meet. Donkey Creek. May 2024
I’m of an age that if a word follows Donkey, it’s ALWAYS Kong. So Donkey Creek, in my mind will forever be Donkey Kong Sometime last year we decided we would attend TourFest NorthWest, even though it was the other side of the globe to us. Talk about race around the world, this would be…
Caravan and Motorhome Club Electric Metered Campsite
Motorhome and Caravan Club Electricity Metered Site I’ll be honest, when we booked Wyatt’s Covert (which is the site CAMC are trialing electric metered campsites) I was a bit concerned. We all know that CAMC have been a bit unfortunate with their technology choices in the past. Remember the app update when they starting accepting…
Crich Tramway Village
Whilst staying at Carsington Water Caravan & Motorhome Club site, we visited Crich Tramway Village. This isn’t something I’ve heard of, but it was on Mandy’s “bucket list”. Ok, not the most glamorous thing to have on one’s bucket list, but on her list it was. In fact, a visit to the Tramway Village is…
Starlink Internet In The Caravan and Motorhome
Using Starlink in The Caravan and Motorhome What is Starlink? You may have heard about Starlink on your travels, you may have seen the distinctive white rectangle pointing towards the sky on a campsite, but what exactly is it? Well, Starlink rather modestly say “The world’s most advanced broadband satellite internet” Starlink has (at time…
Travel Update
It’s Not Summer Yet We’ve decided to spend the whole summer touring in the caravan. Now, the main problem is, we were a bit to eager to get started, we actually started on Wednesday 28th February, which from my 60 years experience on the planet, I realise this isn’t yet summer. I’ve named the tour…
Sycophants, The Lot Of ‘Em
Those that know me in real life, or “IRL” as the kids say, were surprised that I started a YouTube channel. I think most think I wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Mandy’s sister said on finding out, “What Graham has a YouTube channel? But he’s shy!” Well, I understand where they are coming from.…
Not The “Retirement Tour” Tour
On March 1st 2024, we embarked on our “Not The Retirement Tour” tour. This doesn’t mean I’ve not retired, it means, although I’m calling this my “Retirement Tour”, it isn’t really. Firstly, I retired 6 months ago and secondly, we’re not on a celebratory tour of my retirement. I realise that will make little sense…
10AMP Electric Hookup
Well, here we are, just over a week of being on our latest adventure, and it is quite an adventure. I don’t think we’ve still got into the groove of our current situation. Being on holiday in a caravan is one thing, being in it over an extended period is quite another. On the whole…
Why Are CAMC Sites Closed?
This isn’t a situation I’ve ever needed to consider. I can’t remember that we’ve ever used the caravan in March, it’s a bit early in the season isn’t it? Well yes, it is a bit early, but we needed to find a caravan site, somewhere near were we lived and as we’re a member of…
The Best Guide To Towing With A PHEV Tow Car
Towing with a PHEV Tow Car Introduction I’ve been doing some research into towing with a PHEV tow car. One of the reasons is the amount that this type of car has dropped in value over the past few months. That being said, there are still a lot of questions before deciding if a PHEV…
The Best Adria Caravan Comparison
In this Adria Caravan Comparison, you can filter on what’s important to you, be it MTPLM, price or layout. Adria Caravan Model Comparison Choosing the right caravan for your touring adventures can be quite the task, with a multitude of models each promising comfort and convenience. For many, it’s about striking a balance between size,…
The Best Buccaneer Caravan Comparison
Buccaneer Caravan Model Comparison 2024 Buccaneer Caravan Comparison Are you in the market for a new touring caravan and feeling a bit swamped with all the choices out there? You’re not alone. Picking the right luxury caravan is no walk in the park, especially when you’re after something that blends comfort with sophistication. This is…
Best Coachman Caravan Comparison
This Coachman Caravan Comparison table is useful whether you’re buying a new or used caravan. You can use the filters at the top of the Coachman Caravan Comparison table to narrow down your search. If you click on the image of the caravan (BTW some images aren’t of the actual caravan) if will direct you…
The Best Bailey Caravans Model Comparison
The all-in-one-place Bailey caravans model comparison table. I’ve looked at all of Bailey’s most up to date model and added them to the comparison table below. You’ll be able to filter and whatever is most important to you. Price, Layout, MTPLM and Payload. Click on any of the images and it will take you straight…
Best Swift Caravan Comparison By Model 2024
Swift Caravan Comparison. Being able to compare all Swift caravans in one place can be invaluable. Which one’s have a fixed bed? How do all the MTPLM’s compare? Find that information and more in the below table. It has all the 2024 Swift caravans lineup. Click on any of the caravan images to take you…
Alternative Online Caravan Communities
Online Communities: The Problem Facebook Groups I’m a member of some myself, and some are very large with more than 30,000 members. I also run one (which isn’t toxic). But recently, many of these seem to be getting more and more toxic, don’t you think? I have on occasion come under attack from various groups,…
Tips For Attending A Caravan Show
Get Ready for the Ultimate Caravan Show Experience with These Essential Tips! Are you thinking about hitting the road with a home on wheels or sprucing up your current caravan? A visit to the NEC caravan show might just be what you need, filled with shiny new models and the latest gear. It can be…
Expert Tips for Hitching Up A Caravan with Ease In 2024
In this blog post I’ll cover the important subject of hitching up a caravan. Setting off on a caravanning adventure can hit a snag without knowing how to properly hitch up. Every seasoned traveller knows that a secure connection between caravan and car is essential for safety. Our step-by-step guide will ensure you’re road-ready in…