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…

‘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…