Our first weekend away in the tin box involved lots of familiarisation time. Working out which way to turn the valves to fill the on-board water tank; trying to get the heating running, then realising the thermostat switch was broken; and, erecting our bargain second-hand awning without instructions or a picture of the intended end…
Ever seen a caravan with L plates? Neither had I until recently. Our first month of caravan ownership brought a few surprises and some valuable lessons. Not least that there’s an important difference between ‘Maximum Authorised Mass’ and ‘Kerb Weight’. When we put down a deposit on our wonderful new weekend retreat, we were confident…
‘Let’s go on a baby-moon’, I said, hinting at a relaxing city break before my husband and I were to become parents for the first time. After a few moments of deep thought, and one of those looks that told me my five-star dream was about to wither, he replied: ‘How about we get a…