Maverick355
Free Member
Hi all,
Not posted for a while, but thought Id let you know about our first 'real' outing with the 5er last weekend.
Had the unit since last September but it was on a seasonal pitch in Lincolnshire, paid for until the end of the year so we took advantage of that and left it there. Loved travelling over to stay in it (were from Preston) and got used to all the features of the 5er, ironed out a few bugs etc last year.
Took it to Northampton in December for a brake / wheel bearing service and a few other jobs to fix, at Angle American Motor Company in Brixworth (Winnebago 5th wheel agents - very professional place, multiple 50+ foot long service bays with ramps that can take 5ers, A-class etc - not seen that anywhere else!).
Anyway, one thing and another and we were in late May before I could pick it up. So, our first 'real' outing (i.e. towing it to the campsite, setting up, etc) was last weekend. Decided not to go too far from home 'just in case!...' so went to Riverside Holiday Park near Southport. We had a super pitch booked but a mix up in the bookings (!) meant we didnt get one of those and in the end we opted for a grass pitch at the far end of the site. Grass was OK as the weather was fabulous and the ground was hard.
We stayed Friday through Monday and needless to say we had a perfect weekend. Our 3 year old Alfie loved every minute and having a big field virtually to himself was great fun.
Were going back again in a couple of weeks for a full week and then plan to go further afield in August and September.
Definately the best thing weve ever done as a family (getting the 5er) and were loving the whole experience!
Simon
Not posted for a while, but thought Id let you know about our first 'real' outing with the 5er last weekend.
Had the unit since last September but it was on a seasonal pitch in Lincolnshire, paid for until the end of the year so we took advantage of that and left it there. Loved travelling over to stay in it (were from Preston) and got used to all the features of the 5er, ironed out a few bugs etc last year.
Took it to Northampton in December for a brake / wheel bearing service and a few other jobs to fix, at Angle American Motor Company in Brixworth (Winnebago 5th wheel agents - very professional place, multiple 50+ foot long service bays with ramps that can take 5ers, A-class etc - not seen that anywhere else!).
Anyway, one thing and another and we were in late May before I could pick it up. So, our first 'real' outing (i.e. towing it to the campsite, setting up, etc) was last weekend. Decided not to go too far from home 'just in case!...' so went to Riverside Holiday Park near Southport. We had a super pitch booked but a mix up in the bookings (!) meant we didnt get one of those and in the end we opted for a grass pitch at the far end of the site. Grass was OK as the weather was fabulous and the ground was hard.
We stayed Friday through Monday and needless to say we had a perfect weekend. Our 3 year old Alfie loved every minute and having a big field virtually to himself was great fun.
Were going back again in a couple of weeks for a full week and then plan to go further afield in August and September.
Definately the best thing weve ever done as a family (getting the 5er) and were loving the whole experience!
Simon