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Caravan Advice & Tips for Beginners Part 5
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@susanlaane9320 7 ай бұрын
We love your videos- Happy New Year- we are “expecting“ our first caravan -in late January (2024) and really- so grateful for your wonderfully useful information. Hopefully you are both well - wishing you all the best and looking forward to new videos in the coming year! Cheers 🥂. Susan and Antoon in Belgium 🇧🇪
@keithandmichele 7 ай бұрын
Hi Susan & Antoon , Happy New Year to you both & huge congratulations on your first caravan 🥳 Looking forward to hearing about your upcoming adventures 😃 Sending our best wishes to you, Keith & Michele x
@janscott3031 4 жыл бұрын
Keith Michele. I have used a full cover for many years without any issues. Keeps the caravan protected, stops people peering in, and means you dont have to have the blinds down or curtains drawn with those associated issues. I have a bespoke "Specialised Covers" full cover with main door and front locker access, its great. They will also put in a window for solar panels when you order if you give them dimensions etc. No condensation issues as I use simple moisture traps inside when it is in use. Nick T.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant information Nick, Many thanks for sharing your experiences with everyone 👍🏻 Thanks, as always, for watching, have a great weekend, Keith & Michele.
@nanrod981 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info - I've bought a Full Cover and having a Solar panel fitted, hopefully I can get a perspex window fitted when I know the exact roof dimensions of the panel :)
@janscott3031 4 жыл бұрын
Keith Michele. Roof liners are designed to give an air gap between the roof and awning space. This gap is then a barrier to the cold air of warmer air which will prevent condensation. It's physics guys !!! Nick T.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the physics lesson Nick 😀 Another subject we weren’t very good at in school 😂 Off to buy a roof liner 😆 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@arcoulant87 4 жыл бұрын
yes the same on tents inner and outer fly sheet.
@Gixer750pilot 4 жыл бұрын
Drink a shot of whisky 🥃 every time Keith takes his glasses off 👓
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gixer750pilot, LOL 🤪🤓🤩🥴😂 Thanks for watching 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@compspud 3 жыл бұрын
I'm wasted. Only 10 mins in
@willwaters2447 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there, another very informative and quality video. Regarding caravan covers, I'm a big fan of them. We've had a caravan for 12 years and always had one. There are so many advantages. It takes the chill off the caravan in extreme cold and keeps it cool in extreme heat / sunlight. It protects against all the elements and is also a handy deterrent to would be thieves. It is breathable so does not affect the air circulation. FYI, I keep one rooflight slightly open during the season for even more ventilation. Finally, our latest caravan is 6 years old and we've had it since new. I wash it after every trip before taking it back to storage and putting on the cover. When we next come to use it, it still looks like it's just come out of the showroom!
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Great information Will 👍🏻 Many thanks for sharing with everyone, very helpful indeed. Delighted you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching, Keith & Michele
@campakilla1 4 жыл бұрын
We've had a caravan for 9 years and folding campers for another 5 years before that.. and there are still things I learn in videos like this .. nice work 👍👍
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Ollierz & many thanks for your contribution to Part 5. Delighted you enjoyed the video & found it useful. Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@campakilla1 4 жыл бұрын
@@keithandmichele happy to help ! I'm sure they called that bed elastic.. 'caravan suspenders' to give us all a laugh 😂😂
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
LOL 😀 It certainly made us chuckle 😂😆😂
@sidlewis3954 4 жыл бұрын
We have a Kampa air awning, we do use a roof liner and find it helps a lot with condensation, I think it’s because the liner provides a void in the roof that acts like double glazing. My tip for you is : When reversing your caravan lift the Alko stabiliser and this will let the caravan manoeuvre much easier. Enjoying your tips👍🏼👍🏼
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sid, Many thanks for your comments, we’ll definitely look into a roof liner for next season 👍🏻 Thanks for your tips & thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@Gixer750pilot 3 жыл бұрын
I asked the wife to get out and lift the stabiliser handle. After attempting to reverse I realised she had put the handbrake on !!! 🤦♂️ do it yourself del boy
@stuartmcdermid9380 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely invaluable. May wife and I are venturing into the Caravanning scene. We have watched all of these videos for beginners. My wife now has a checklist as long as her arm.lol. We are buying a used 2012 swift conqueror 480 and look forward to using it. Thanks for the videos. I can’t wait to get my jar of sweets on my table 🥃☕️
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart, Welcome to the caravanning community 😀 We’re delighted you’ve found our videos helpful, good luck with everything & make sure you share those sweets! 😆 Sending best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@garethshaw5210 4 жыл бұрын
Hi guys! Great video again. We have been caravanning just over a year now but still constantly learning. Some great tips and advice in your videos. Thank you and keep them coming!! 👍👌🙏
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth, Many thanks for your lovely words, we’re absolutely delighted that you have found our videos helpful. We’re still learning from everyone’s tips & experiences that they send to us 😀 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@nanrod981 4 жыл бұрын
This was a great VLOG - so much covered - my item list getting longer - Bungy Cords! Brilliant. BTW I've had a big silk screen sign made to stick on the rear of the caravan with my 50 MPH sign "SORRY FOR ANY DELAY" I remember when I was a young impatient driver in the UK!! I'm also fitting a rear camera to watch the traffic so I can pull in!
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Great advice 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing. Apologies for the shopping list 😆 Best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@paulpringle8263 4 жыл бұрын
Hi both tip for motor way services or any stop off while towing the van. One of us always stay with the caravan. Now I will probably spend the rest of the day thinking about suspenders.🤔 thanks for sharing
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Great tip 👍🏻Thanks for that. Enjoy the rest of your day 😉😆😂 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@marklittler784 4 жыл бұрын
Dress up a blown up doll including a wig and keep that sat in the back seat rather like a scare crow loooool
@ianf6512 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith & Michelle, In answer to the last question on this video, We have an Elddis Avante 550 which has the End Bedroom / Island Bed layout. Our 2 dogs share one dog bed which fits perfectly at the foot of the bed. When it is pulled out in night time configuration it also gives them a small canopy over the top.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, Many thanks for sharing your experiences, they’ll be very helpful for everyone 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@customcruise 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys for all your great advice...next week we collect our new Swift Challenger SE..now we can put all our knowledge together what we've learned from you..Thanks again..
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Enzo, Many thanks for your lovely message, we’re delighted you’ve found our videos helpful 👍🏻 Congratulations on your new caravan 🎉 Very exciting time for you, Let us know how you get on. Sending our best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@enzodelbono9884 4 жыл бұрын
Will do Keith...really looking forward to it...Enzo and Michelle 🙋🏼♀️🙋♂️
@foxscaravanning4281 3 жыл бұрын
We have taken your advice and Coated our Kampa Awning with Fabsil Gold. I am well impressed. Gone from leaking like a sieve to totally dry! Oh and we are at Eye Kettleby 27/7/21. Thank you from Steve at Foxs Caravanning 👍😃
@keithandmichele 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, We’re absolutely delighted that you’ve managed to stop the rain drops from falling through the roof. Fabsil Gold does a great job. Have a wonderful trip to Eye Kettleby, it’s a fabulous site. Thanks for watching, sending our best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@hikingwiththeshackletons 4 жыл бұрын
After Michelle mentioned suspenders, you nearly choked on your sweets, dropped your glasses and seemed like you couldn’t keep still! 😂 I think you subconsciously revealed something there Keith! 😂😂😂
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
😆😂😆😂
@kevandrews4699 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys love the tips keep them coming regard to caravan winter cover I've been using one for four years now and they r really worth the investment it protect the van well over the winter I have a tip for u I put four washing up bowls to understand the van in the winter and fill them half full of table salt and it helps to keep the damp and moisture away really dose work cheaper and lasts longer than them what u buy cheers .kev
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kev, Many thanks for sharing your experiences & tips, it’s lovely to hear everyone’s different ways of doing things 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@jamiermathlin 3 жыл бұрын
A towing cover will save you money if you do get a big stone chip, and a good cover protects all of the front of the caravan, not just the windows. Good tip for a full winter cover, put cling film over your windows, before pulling the cover over so the wind movement will not have the cover dull the surface of your windows. Another really good tip, forget motor movers, spend the money on air-conditioning, two reasons, one you will not forget how to reverse, which seems to be a growing issue, and two, these really hot summers days (particularly in the south of England) you are super comfortable. We have had neighbours on some sites in tears because they just cannot cool down when the day has been 35 degrees plus with the interior of the van is 5-10 degrees even hotter, and better still, when you travel abroad, it can get much hotter still.
@keithandmichele 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing your tips Jamie 👍🏻 Sending our best wishes to you, Keith & Michele.
@britsd6397 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Both, great video as usual. On the cover question I use both towing and full. I would never tow without a towing cover having had stone damage to a window on a previous caravan, but would only use a custom fit as the universal fits have straps and they can flap around and can cause paint damage. My full cover is again a custom fit for my van and I use inflatable beach balls to form a pitched roof, they can be inserted through the top vents and then inflated, this helps keep the air flow and stops the cover rubbing on top vents. I will only use a custom full cover as it wont move around in the wind and damage the van. Having put my motor mover remote on the A frame and actually lost it, I never put it down and use a Carabiner to clip it to my belt loop every time now as it was a very costly mistake. I also use suspenders on the bed, but the best use, is to to keep throws on the front lounge seats and backs always keeping them looking nice and taught. I have the Kampa condensation lining for my Air Ace 500, but all it seems to do is collect the water and it then runs to the lowest edge along window and then drips, so I cant have furniture near the window. On hard standing ONLY I use a waterproof tarpaulin under the carpet which does help a lot.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Brilliant information, Many thanks for sharing your experiences 👍🏻 Very interesting regarding the roof liner, some comments on here suggest they are very good & prevent drips. It’s on the shopping list but think we need to do some research before buying 🤔 Many thanks again, best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@britsd6397 4 жыл бұрын
on the question of the roof liner, it does help if the condensation is less than can be dried during the day, but all it actually does is collect and store it, but if too much to store it will run to the lowest point and drip, its quite a simple fix, but has its limitations. Still worth buying though.
@colinrimmer789 4 жыл бұрын
Haven’t got a mover but love the lanyard tip, I’ve had a very embarrassing loss from the roof of my Police patrol car. My briefcase, I took some stick when the Council street cleaner delivered it back to the Nick. Never done anything like it since. Great Tips everyone.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words Colin, definitely a lesson learnt from your experience, the good thing is you got the briefcase back 👍🏻 Thanks, as always, for watching, Keith & Michele.
@davekendrick7231 4 жыл бұрын
Notts police had the old revolver type pistol left on the roof buy a fire arms officer, very embarrassing
@Andrew-Barke 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, we've got 4 big dogs (2 Newfoundlands and 2 Labradors). Have got the same layout as you (transverse island bed) and an awning. With the dogs the awning is a complete must. Basically once the awning is pegged down put something over most of the mud flaps or at least make it look impossible to move, box of shoes etc. We also ensure the draught skirt is pegged down to stop any escape there. The only area we have to worry about is the door, as they learn that's the way in/out. The only stopper we've found that works is an old heavy bag of metal pegs put on the mud flap as close to the zipper as possible, this stops them getting a nose under and unzipping the door (had that once, but that's another story :)). In terms of night time the two labs sleep on the front settees and the newfs sleep in the awning, we always leave the caravan door open so they can come and go as they please, but they are happy sleeping in the the awning. In terms of best layout, think it comes down to the size of dogs as well as number, 4 Jack Russell's take up a lot less space than ours, but you just adapt, even if it means playing a poor version of twister to get the fridge. Top video as always!!
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Many thanks for your kind words & for sharing your experiences of dogs in the caravan. Really interesting & enjoyable to read & extremely helpful for Dave & many others viewing & reading these comments. Thanks for watching & for your contribution 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@nickjennings3500 4 жыл бұрын
keep the tips coming, never too old or too experienced to learn new ways. Regards Nick
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, Many thanks for your lovely words, you’re absolutely right, we’re still learning as well 👍🏻 It’s great that this platform allows all of us to share our experiences with each other. Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@jacquelinetaylor8683 4 жыл бұрын
The phrase "happy as larry" originated from a newspaper headline in New Zealand or possibly Australia in the 1890s. When the boxer Larry Foley won a large purse the newspaper had a headline saying happy as larry.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that information Jacqueline 👍🏻 Love hearing the origin of all these little phrases, really interesting 😀 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@nanrod981 4 жыл бұрын
Now I can sleep..
@brettcrook2417 4 жыл бұрын
another great informative video Keith and Michelle...thanks. Off to The Plassey for New Year thanks to your video...., booked in for 4 nights, cant wait!!
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brett, Many thanks for your lovely words, wishing you a fabulous New Year at The Plassey, you’ll have a great time 👍🏻🎉😀 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@painterscastle 4 жыл бұрын
We have a specialised towing cover mainly because we worry about windows being broken when towing. We have found it dried out pretty fast if left in the awning to dry or garage. We dont clean it every trip but I've seen people just letting the dry and then vacuuming them. Our caravan engineer told us that he has seen many caravans damaged by covers that have rubbed caravan windows etc. So we dont use a full cover.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, Very interesting to hear your opinion on covers. Many thanks for sharing with everyone 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@marklittler784 4 жыл бұрын
That wall calendar tip is a good idea.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, So many of us write details of our holidays on the calendar 😬 Hope others find this tip useful as well 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@topnotch7570 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys very good review with lots of good tips. Also I would like to mention that I look forward to your vlogs that you post every Friday, very entertaining. Looking forward to the next one. Regards Pietro 👍
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pietro, Many thanks for your lovely words, we’re delighted you’re enjoying our videos & finding them helpful 😀 Have a great weekend, Keith & Michele.
@wendybrooks3142 4 жыл бұрын
We have a Towing Cover and always put in on. You can brush off any dirt easily, no need to wash the cover. I don’t have a Full cover, just wash the van at the end of season with Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner then rinse off with Fenwicks Winter Protecter. Whatever you use you should always put the covers onto a Clean Van or you risk scratching your van.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendy, Many thanks for sharing your experiences, we’re sure Bob & many others will find this very helpful 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@colinhale1431 4 жыл бұрын
The 12V supply to the refrigerator is not connected to the caravan battery so it cannot run it flat. It is supplied via a relay from the tow car only when the engine is running . It is solely to keep the refrigerator cold when travelling. There is a common misconception that the fridge can run from the caravan battery among newcomers to caravanning.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, Thanks for the information & thanks for watching 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@painterscastle 4 жыл бұрын
Hi we have a Vango Varkala Connect, we bought it from the NEC show and it came with roof liners. First time we used the awning we didnt put up the roof liner and we did get condensation dripping. Next time used the liner and we didnt havexany problems with condensation drips.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, Great information 👍🏻 Many thanks for letting us know. Roof liner is on the shopping list for next year 😀 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@eugenedarvell8470 4 жыл бұрын
Hi guys. More great tips for time Caravanners. I got 1 that I am going to use my self. Cook your first meal the night before you go away . The when you leave put it in a 12v folding cooler bag plug it in your vehicle for you Journey to the campsite . That way if you get help up on the way to camp site .you don,t have to worry about preparing a meal for your family. All you have to do is heat it up
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip Eugene, thanks for sharing 👍🏻 Great idea to have a meal all ready prepared for the first night 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@CaravanningwiththeCoxs 4 жыл бұрын
We have the specialised tow pro +. Never used to but best investment ever. Cheers Oliver
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Oliver, Thanks for that, good to know 👍🏻 We’ll have to look into a cover, lots of recommendations in favour of them. Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@hikingwiththeshackletons 4 жыл бұрын
We close blinds & curtains & leave a few lights on, up & down stairs. We also inform our next door neighbour & they listen & keep an eye out for us.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, Great advice, Many thanks for sharing & thanks for watching 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@billsimmonds6005 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not new to caravaning but still found all the tips helpful in the first class video. I always carry a fire extinguisher but on a trip to Swift Caravans I asked why they don't fit extinguishers as standard as they are such low cost. They felt that fitting as standard was paramount to saying that you should stay and fight a fire where the advice is always to get out of the caravan as fast as possible !
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, Many thanks for your kind words, we’re delighted you enjoyed our video 👍🏻 Absolutely agree with you, everyone should carry a fire extinguisher but common sense & safety if a fire does occur should prevail. Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@AndysmGray 4 жыл бұрын
Great info for beginners as always. The one thing that you touched on that I witness on a daily basis as I drive for a living, is speeding on M/ways by some caravaners. I know they're in the minority, but scary to think they either don't know the law or just blatantly ignore it. Keep the sweetie jar topped up Keith😉 Great content as always.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, Many thanks for your lovely words, keeping the sweetie jar full is an absolute priority!!! 😆 Yes, totally agree with you, some caravaners & motorhomers drive ridiculously fast 😠 #needtoslowdown Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@caravanningwithbrenandjule7447 4 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog with plenty of tips
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Bren & Jules, hope you’re having a great weekend 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@marklittler784 4 жыл бұрын
Get net curtains for your house many people with net curtains dont close they're main curtains, have the bathroom light on till about midnight, you can't answer the door when your in the bathroom. Put a desk upstairs next to the window at the front of the house in a spare room behind a net curtain with a reading/study lamp, lit well into the early hours even when your in the house giving the impression someone's at the desk. Let your neighbour park in your drive way.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Many thanks for sharing your tips with everyone, very useful advice 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@ShouldIstayorshouldItownow 4 жыл бұрын
Some great tips. Thank you for sharing.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Stuart & Rebecca 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@caravantuggers1608 4 жыл бұрын
When away with the caravan previously when the house was going to be empty we fitted the timer plug devices that would put a table light on in the dark hours, not saying it will stop being broken in but we never was as I can only assume opportunist thief's would believe someone is home. Don't have that problem now as daughter no longer comes with us and house sits whilst away
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Caravan Tuggers, Great tip for everyone, we also use timers on our lights & we’re lucky to have a neighbour who checks on the house & keeps an eye on things 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@Gixer750pilot 4 жыл бұрын
Regarding caravan theft from services, 20 years ago I towed my dads van down to Cornwall. On the way home we stopped at Exeter services. On the way in a guy stopped us and said “ my mate works here and I’m helping him , can you park all caravans down the far end please” . This made me suspicious and I parked in the caravan area which had plenty of space . I’m sure they wanted caravans down the bottom so they could break into them or nick them . Best thing is to leave somebody with the caravan .
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gixer750pilot, Many thanks for sharing your experience, hopefully others will find this very useful. We all need to keep our eyes peeled & be aware 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@greglewis8843 4 жыл бұрын
Like this sharing of ideas it's really useful even for experienced caravaners Thankyou
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, Absolutely agree with you, it’s fantastic that everyone is sharing their experiences, helps everyone whether novice or seasoned caravaner 👍🏻 Many thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@marklittler784 4 жыл бұрын
At motorway services choose a restaurant window where you can keep your eye on it where possible.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice Mark, thanks for sharing with everyone 👍🏻 Best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@lesbrewster2375 4 жыл бұрын
With regards condensation check out Attwoolls outdoor condensation or leak in a tent on you tube, it answers a lot of questions,
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for that Les, we’ll take a look 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@andrewkirkland4740 4 жыл бұрын
Good common seance advice cheers happy camping
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for watching Andrew & thanks for your kind words 👍🏻 Delighted you enjoyed the video 😀 Keith & Michele.
@growlers90 3 жыл бұрын
As a long standing caravan user regarding your comments on CL and CS and club sites, I would be interested to hear your opinions on staff/wardens. In my own experience I have found Cl+CS personnel to be excellent as opposed to some club sites. I must stress in over 15 years of caravanning I can count on one hand occasions when encountering over officious or purely bloody-minded staff who seem to forget that people on arrival, often after long eventful journey are there for a holiday. On one occasion being most earnestly instructed "Your offside rear corner absolutely MUST be within one hands breadth of pitch marker", when duly parked and set up as requested, water/awning etc, the "Grass Nazi" as he became known wandered over with his tape measure to tell us we were incorrectly sited because "Someone has previously moved this pitch marker"!!!! I must add that there was No evidence of any alternative position for said pitch marker??? The measurement I was off by ??? .................11inches!!! Now I thought it was just me he didn`t like but the next (elderly) couple to pitch up he made reposition their van SIX TIMES!!! till it was to his liking. On finally passing muster and talking to already established campers we discovered this particular chap was well known for his attitude. This over zealousness and 07;30 DAILY grass cutting and tree surgery, with chainsaw did not make me want to ever return to this site
@keithandmichele 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Growlers90, We actually haven’t visited any CL’s or CS’s, not for any particular reason, we just haven’t got around to staying at one yet. We must say, your experience certainly made us chuckle 😀 Probably not your intention but certainly very entertaining reading. We know many people love these smaller sites & prefer to stay at these rather than the large sites, it really is a personal choice. Many thanks for watching, sending our best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@caravaningincarathevan467 4 жыл бұрын
I am a solo camper with 2 dogs I have a fixed bed for me and the dogs have the other side of the sofa when in dining area so we watch tv together. In summer they are out on a corkscrew peg or in awning in the day but sofas at night. Hope this is helpful. Was the site you were on near oxford??
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vanessa, Many thanks for sharing your experiences, we’re certain others, including Dave will find this very helpful 👍🏻 We were at Lincoln Farm Park in Oxfordshire......well spotted 😀 Beautiful site & lovely staff 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@caravaningincarathevan467 4 жыл бұрын
@@keithandmichele ah thought it may have been diamond caravan park. Set out looks the same. X
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been there Vanessa, another one for the list 😀
@scottwilson5426 4 жыл бұрын
Informative vid. .the shelf tidy in front by the table. .where did you get it please? Would love to get one for ours. .many thanks
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, We assume you’re referring to the area with the clock on it 🤔 That’s a standard fitting on most Swift’s. May be worth looking to see if you can purchase one as a spare part??? Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@scottwilson5426 4 жыл бұрын
@@keithandmichele swift. .brilliant thanks and yes twas referring to the clock stand unit. .I'll take a look and see if I can aquire as a spare part. Many thanks
@hikingwiththeshackletons 4 жыл бұрын
If you don’t have a spirit level for levelling, use a glass of water.
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tip, thanks guys 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@gailroberts7533 4 жыл бұрын
Not yet had the need for services if we did we would take in turns.. good option for solo traveler great tips 😀
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gail, Great advice if it’s possible to do so 👍🏻 Thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.
@diangilbert8804 2 жыл бұрын
@@keithandmichele Hi Keith&Michele Working my way through your videos;brilliant for me 1st venture in 10 days, could you please let me know the insurance company you were referring to that we’re very good after your caravan was stolen. Keep up the good work, John &Di
@victorkent768 4 жыл бұрын
Not quite right I think... My Uncle Alec always says leave some with the caravan all the time in service stations. No need to worry about hitch locks or thief's. Save the money on burger's for an extra night away
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Victor, Great advice, Many thanks for that & thanks for watching 👍🏻 Keith & Michele.
@perfectpoppy35pilgrim57 3 жыл бұрын
about the hitchlock at services most insurance companies expect you to put both locks on even when at services, hitch and wheel one. why not use the caravan instead of services just pull in there
@keithandmichele 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice Perfectpoppy35pilgrim, Many thanks for sharing. Sending our best wishes, Keith & Michele.
@richardjackson4128 4 жыл бұрын
No need to buy a level. Lots of level apps on your phone
@keithandmichele 4 жыл бұрын
Good advice 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing Richard & thanks for watching, Keith & Michele.