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we are new members
by petejay Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:57 pm
Just spotted an Auto-Sleepers Trooper which we like.
We have come full circle as we are not young now.
Over the years we have had caravans and then some years with a MH.
We now feel the call of a small compact camper van.
Thirty years ago we traveled from Phoenixiinto Mexico in a borrowed VW camperI van which had and very much needed AC.
The American members all had gargantuan RVs and there we were in our little VW but we were treated as being very special.
The Americans kept asking us to speak as they wanted to hear our English accents.
I could go on but that is another story.
We do not want to bore you because we are 79 and 74 but looking forward to aquaint ourselves once again with a compact van.
We would appreciate any info regarding what and what not to buy?
We have come full circle as we are not young now.
Over the years we have had caravans and then some years with a MH.
We now feel the call of a small compact camper van.
Thirty years ago we traveled from Phoenixiinto Mexico in a borrowed VW camperI van which had and very much needed AC.
The American members all had gargantuan RVs and there we were in our little VW but we were treated as being very special.
The Americans kept asking us to speak as they wanted to hear our English accents.
I could go on but that is another story.
We do not want to bore you because we are 79 and 74 but looking forward to aquaint ourselves once again with a compact van.
We would appreciate any info regarding what and what not to buy?
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Re: we are new members
by judy Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:47 pm
Hi ! Welcome to the forum from a very cold and snowy Glencoe.
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Re: we are new members
by Dutto Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:13 pm
Hi there,
Welcome from a very chilly Skegness.
Best regards,
Welcome from a very chilly Skegness.
Best regards,
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Re: we are new members
by Paulmold Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:46 pm
Welcome from N.E Wales. 
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Re: we are new members
by Dutto Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:47 am
Hi there,
A quick PS with regard to "what to buy".
At our age we normally have two of everything so 99% of what you need will already be lurking at the back of the garage or in the loft; seek and ye shall find!
Don't buy anything until you have been out and about in the van on at least two occasions and made a "List of Essentials"; and even then only buy 50% of what you put on the list. (It's not a matter of economy, more a matter of reality, weight and storage capacity.)
Finally, when you get into using the van regularly, be ruthless with gear and chuck out anything that hasn't been used on the previous two trips (except emergency gear and 1st Aid Kit).
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
A quick PS with regard to "what to buy".
At our age we normally have two of everything so 99% of what you need will already be lurking at the back of the garage or in the loft; seek and ye shall find!
Don't buy anything until you have been out and about in the van on at least two occasions and made a "List of Essentials"; and even then only buy 50% of what you put on the list. (It's not a matter of economy, more a matter of reality, weight and storage capacity.)
Finally, when you get into using the van regularly, be ruthless with gear and chuck out anything that hasn't been used on the previous two trips (except emergency gear and 1st Aid Kit).
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
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Re: we are new members
by burlingtonboaby Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:20 am
Hi and welcome to the forum from Bridlington
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Re: we are new members
by daisy mae Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:32 pm
Hello and 
from Leicestershire, adventures soon to start,_________________
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Re: we are new members
by modelman Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:41 pm
Hello & welcome from S/Yorks.
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Re: we are new members
by Jaytee Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:33 pm
Hi both and a big welcome to the forum 
Hope you find exctly what you are looking for and continue to have great fun MH'ing
Hope you find exctly what you are looking for and continue to have great fun MH'ing _________________
We are not here long so do it while you can
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Re: we are new members
by Swansea Jac Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:52 am
And welcome to the forum, too, from cold South Wales
Where we are watching the days lengthen and looking forward to the summer!
Where we are watching the days lengthen and looking forward to the summer!
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