First trip in Hilda (1 Viewer)

[Haitchjay]

Well we set out on Monday tho played safe by going to Sandy Balls in Fordingbridge for our first outing. All in all, things went well and the only things we forgot were a hand towel for the bathroom and an abundance of rubbish bags!
We had a couple of mishaps....slight overflow when we forgot to turn the hose off and I broke the clip on the freezer when I tripped and fell out of bed!!
Hound loved it, especially the long walks and despite the constant rain, we had a great time. Now that has to be good.
Back home and already planning our next outing. Can't wait.

 

[Madeinengland]

Good to hear your first trip went well......you forgot a lot less than we did on our first outing.

 

[Bognor Saint]

Great looking dog. Ours loves new places and smells!

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[irnbru]

Sounds as if you remembered most things.

Great that the dog settled in well. Enjoy your trips.

 

[Haitchjay]

We've had boats before and we applied the same principal when loading up. Definitely helped as we remembered all the things we forgot on our first trip on the water! Plus lists, lists, lists!
Looking forward to spending Christmas in Hilda, even if it is only on the drive and suggestions of where to go next (possibly around the Poole area?) greatly appreciated.

 

[travelling wilbury]

south lychett manor is handy, can cycle into poole easily, too.

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[Anthea M]

So glad you enjoyed your first trip out ! You have steps up to your bed luxury we have silly step ladder which we left in the home garage and use a small stool! Love your dog looks very chilled! And Henley the teddy ! That would have been a good name for your van!!
We made lists and laminated them so we didn't forget things! But still forgot phone charges , medicines once and a bag of beers!!
The biggest faux pas was driving off with the electrics attatched eek ! Only once!! On the site in Ypres and none came out to say anything but I bet there was a lot of sniggering going on behind doors!!
All part of the MH fun!!
Enjoy!!

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm impressed, you can afford Sandy Balls, out of my league.

 

[Haitchjay]

I'm impressed, you can afford Sandy Balls, out of my league.

Think hubby is breaking me in gently (was told it's £10 a night out of season but not entirely sure they have an out of season!!)
We were surprised by how many places close down for the winter, particularly as we want to travel all seasons.

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[Lenny HB]

Think hubby is breaking me in gently (was told it's £10 a night out of season but not entirely sure they have an out of season!!)
We were surprised by how many places close down for the winter, particularly as we want to travel all seasons.

Someone's been telling porkies.

 

[travelling wilbury]

surprisingly, Lenny, they regularly have 5 nights for £50 at SB....
..we've used them a number of times, but only when its cheap....lol.

 

[Lenny HB]

surprisingly, Lenny, they regularly have 5 nights for £50 at SB....
..we've used them a number of times, but only when its cheap.....

Blimmy Chris I thought they were the wrong side of £30 in low season. 5 nights in one place not sure I could handle that.

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[Haitchjay]

surprisingly, Lenny, they regularly have 5 nights for £50 at SB....
..we've used them a number of times, but only when its cheap.....

Definitely not in low season school holidays Lovely setting but I do think it's far too expensive for MHs at the high end prices

 

[Anthea M]

A lot of the Caravan Club sites open over winter!!!!
#justsaying

 

[Haitchjay]

A lot of the Caravan Club sites open over winter!!!!
#justsaying

Thanks Andrea, that's good to know. Think we definitely need to join

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[SGNV]

Great you enjoyed your time out. I'm back home now for two days (have to work) but am still sleeping on the drive, no desire to go indoors (except for the shower...). Also am breaking myself in gently. Just had two nights on a CL and then from Boxing Day to 2nd another two CL's booked. Enjoy! I sure am.

 

[Camping Gaza]

Get on a one way ferry for 48 quid and drive to southern spain, take a credit and debit card and pack light. Book nothing, jut turn up! Then drive to portugal and follow your nose. its soooooo much better than the uk. honestly! (thats what I done, never even camped in the uk yet! too scared!)

 

[Shrimp]

Thanks Andrea, that's good to know. Think we definitely need to join

Yes, join the Caravan Club a lot of their sites have 'mid week' discounts where you can save quite a bit, also the CL's are good (CL are 5 van sites with EHU but not usually with loo/shower)