Picked up Symbol

Just got back from picking up our new to us Symbol. Went by train to Bridlington and decided to stay over night to make sure everything was OK as the dealer is 3.5 hours away from where we live.  Everything worked as described and the dealer gave us a 2 hour hand over so we knew exactly how things worked. (I can recommend Springfields motor homes in Bridlington a small family firm, very helpful)
It helped though that we had downloaded the Autosleeper manual from the internet and had taken some time to read it.
Journey home was fine. Things obviously rattle a little over bumps in the road but not too many noises so we are happy. The base vehicle drives well and is comfortable.
Will have to play with it over the mext couple of days to completely familiarise our selves with all the facilities but we are looking forward to summer.
After having had tents , trailer tents and folding campers I think we can safely say this is going yo be a lot easier to use.

Wishing you many happy travels!

Pnefan wrote:It helped though that we had downloaded the Autosleeper manual from the internet and had taken some time to read it.

You do realise that puts your membership of ASOF at risk!!!  Actually reading the manual and confessing to it - whatever next!!

To get familiar with your new van, and to ensure that you forget nothing vital on your first trip, I would suggest sleeping in it on the front drive for a night or two. (Assuming that's where it will live.)


You can sit and think as much as you like, and make copious notes. No doubt you will take your afternoon tea out there to ponder (as we all did, and still do sometimes! ) but until you have actually lived through at least a night in the van, you can't be sure you haven't overlooked something obvious.

One couple on here forgot the duvets on their first (depth of winter) trip. Nobody laughed - it's so easy to overlook what's staring you in the face.

Are you from Preston by any chance?
My van is a lot older than yours, but if I can be of help, and you are from Preston - I'm in the vicinity.

Frank

THe only thing we are particular about keeping safe is the vino! Gin, whisky,beer, prosecco et etc 

Apologies.... wrong thread! I’ll put my glass down now.

hi Pnefan.
Enjoy. We are sure you will. If you want any help just ask.

Wallis3 

Good choice of van and hopefully you'll have many happy trips. If i can be of any help please don't hesitate to ask. Happy camping ... Jeff

Thanks to everyone over the offers of help. Im sure questions will crop up. I'm sure if there is anything we can't figure out all of you on here will have the answers
Boxerman, your guess is correct probably my monicer Pnefan gives it away.

Pleased everything went well but don't wait til summer. Can I suggest the City of Birmingham and the Forest of Nottingham as destinations early next month.

Jetty - we really like brum - hotels the far. Where do you suggest for a camper stay?

Come down to Southport this weekend as there will be quite a few fellow asof members down there.
Make ones self known and who knows what you may learn
frederic

Try St Andrews..no hardstanding but under grass heating. Generous departure times..3.00pm on Saturdays.

Pnefan wrote:Thanks to everyone over the offers of help. Im sure questions will crop up. I'm sure if there is anything we can't figure out all of you on here will have the answers
Boxerman, your guess is correct probably my monicer Pnefan gives it away.

I had a quick peak at your Symbol last month and it's a nice van, we service and MOT our car and van with Springfields.
As you say Pnefan ,Geoff is good to deal with, hope you have lots of good times in your van.
Boaby