First overnight stop (1 Viewer)

[Helen Calow]

Hi everyone, right think we are ready for our first overnight stay. Checked the van this weekend on the drive making sure I understand everything. Going to try & get to a campsite down The Gower , Swansea to try it out this wknd . Just need to get a heavy duty dog peg that will hold a 15 st gentle giant Mastiff . I haven't yet got breakdown cover as my bank only covers motor homes up to 3.5 tonne mine is just under 3.9 can anyone recommend breakdown assistance, think it would be wise!

 

[DavidG58]

Jeez, 15 stone, Lola weighs 50 kg, just under 8 stone

whatever breakdown service you do get, I would suspect they will not take the dog

but we found best value for over 3.5T was RAC via Camping and Caravanning Club, although lots seem to get it included in their motor insurance

 

[Helen Calow]

Aw he is part of the family they can't do that can they? Hugo is almost human!

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[suavecarve]

Who needs breakdown when you have that monster you tow you home !

 

[Langtoftlad]

Wonder how the breakdown service would know/notice if your 3.5 tonne van had been uprated?

Your 3850 kg up plated van might only weigh in at 3300 kg because you'd just emptied it.

 

[Helen Calow]

I did think of that but the weight is under the bonnet & it clear so not too sure if that would work. I am more concerned leaving the vehicle in a remote area . Got plenty of family that can pick us up including Hugo. Will ring my insurance company tomorrow to give them the first opportunity but thank you very much for your kind advice.

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[busby]

Just remember some breakdown companies will not allow dog to either travel in the van or the tow vehicle when recovering you,,check,, BUSBY.

 

[Paul and Kate]

Re dog tether
Take a look at
Delta dog peg or tether can't remember what the actual description is
But if you Google delta dog tether you should find it
Excellent bit of kit for the pooch

 

[buttons]

If you have a tow ball it works well but you have to remember to unhook the dog before you move off..

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[busby]

If you have a tow ball it works well but you have to remember to unhook the dog before you move off..

Size of that dog you would be lucky to move it,,BUSBY

 

[Paul an Jane MK]

Friend of mine had a horrific crash on motorway in his brand new Moho, not remotely his fault driver hit his rear quarter spearing him headlong into central barrier.

Police and recovery attended, recovery driver refused to take dog in cab said he had to travel on his own inside dark motorhome where he had what was probably his scariest experience minding his own business in his cage.

My mate had to get pretty angry and pretty much threaten to walk dog up hard shoulder and copper could arrest him then he would have to put his dog in the police car.

That was a soppy brown retriever.

To add insult to injury he had to spend an hour helping to get Moho on back of truck as both front wheels smashed and recovery driver had not got a clue what to do.

 

[jessthedog]

Ive rang ahead for you and they are preparing the dog spike as we speak

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[DanielFord]

Jeez, 15 stone, Lola weighs 50 kg, just under 8 stone

Wow, our Rosie is only 42kg, what a light weight she is!

Our insurance company sorted out breakdown cover for us, I think it is through the AA.

 

[denisejoe]

What bank are you with? Our bank, Nationwide, cover up 8m and 7.5 tonne.

Denise

 

[Speve]

We just put a loop around the step arm that does the trick just be careful the lead doesn't trip you up

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[Speve]

Comfort do breakdown for £60