Very kind lady from the caravan opposite

[138go]

Came over and asked if we needed any shopping doing, as they have a car! She looked positively shocked when Mr QFour said that if we need to shop we’ll pop down to Lidl in the motorhome.

Mrs QFour

 

[Bluemanc100]

We are picking up our first MH on Sunday and it will be interesting to see how we cope with no car... It's a learning curve I guess but one we are excited to try

 

[Stealaway]

You do have lots to learn but it's a new adventure. How long is it?

 

[Bluemanc100]

7.03 I hope (Elddis Majestic 155)

We're going to whizz up to Callow Top for a shakedown next week (once I've dropped the oil and changed the fuel filter...)

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Have you been to Callow Top before?

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[Bluemanc100]

Have you been to Callow Top before?

We have but only with the caravan... I prefer Rivendale further toward Buxton but Callow Top means we can get onto the Tissington Trail and walk down to Ashbourne

 

[Cheshirecat57]

It was a bit “lively” after dark when we tried it I’m afraid

 

[Bluemanc100]

It was a bit “lively” after dark when we tried it I’m afraid

Go on..... Loud music I hope and nothing worse

 

[busby]

We are picking up our first MH on Sunday and it will be interesting to see how we cope with no car... It's a learning curve I guess but one we are excited to try

Cycle walk or bus. We normally do heavy shop on route and then walk or cycle every day for bits and bobs.BUSBY.

 

[Clarky]

Just need to be organised.
We stop en-route at a convenient supermarket with decent parking and stock up for a few days.
By the time supplies are running short we are usually on the move again so the cycle is repeated.
Essentials like morning croissants and fresh bread can be found most places in France (where we spend most of our touring time) with just a short walk or cycle ride.
At the moment we are staying put so I buzz of on my bike and stuff the pannier at Intermarche or Lidl.

Richard

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[Caggsie1]

Still some kind, thoughtful and generous peeps out there. We stay put now too. Used to move every couple of days but didn’t quite get to see a place properly. We like most responses, buy enroute. Then walk or bike to get what we run out of. Tend to avoid small car parks such as Lidl or Aldi and as a rule, park where there are little to no cars. Usually guarantees someone will park right next to you so have to squeeze out watching the rear overhang.

 

[138go]

We did a big shop at Carrefour before we arrived here. There is a Mercadona a cycle away and a Lidl with a large car park. The shop on the site has all the essentials as well. She seemed a really nice, friendly lady and really liked our dog. So even though a caravaner, was probably okay.

Mrs QFour

 

[Shrimp]

We have a toad which is very useful in UK but we don’t use it in France.
As we usually move from Aire to Aire every day or two we just stop for shopping on the way!

 

[DangerMousy]

We usually shop on the way, and try to buy enough heavy stuff (wine and beer) to last us for a few days. The longest we tend to stay in one place is 3 nights, but we only have a small fridge so we often need to pop out on the bikes to replenish fresh things. Its amazing how much shopping you can get into a couple of dutch-style cycle panniers though - we can buy enough food to last us a couple of days plus a few bottles of wine and still have a bit of space left over.

 

[jockaneezer]

Our last couple of jaunts have been fairly local, so I've taken the van and Val's taken the car and it's been really useful. I think we will do it more often on local trips. It's the only thing I miss from our tugging days, but I wouldn't want to A frame or trailer.

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[Robin McHood]

Our last couple of jaunts have been fairly local, so I've taken the van and Val's taken the car and it's been really useful. I think we will do it more often on local trips. It's the only thing I miss from our tugging days, but I wouldn't want to A frame or trailer.

And the other advantage is that missus can park next to you at supermarket thus ensuring you can get out again! Considering going over to making Pikachu (if you saw the numberplate you'd understand ) a toad for long distance motorway stuff.

 

[Gillygrim]

We go down to Antibes every summer, park up and don't move the van again until ready to come home, 11-12 weeks. We get our bus passes renewed and do all our shopping at the large hypermarket using our shopping trolley and hopping on the very reliable and frequent buses. Not only is it an economical way to shop but we also get to chat to people we meet on the bus. I recommend it !

 

[peterc10]

We go down to Antibes every summer, park up and don't move the van again until ready to come home, 11-12 weeks. We get our bus passes renewed and do all our shopping at the large hypermarket using our shopping trolley and hopping on the very reliable and frequent buses. Not only is it an economical way to shop but we also get to chat to people we meet on the bus. I recommend it !

Surely a caravan would be better for that type of use. The main advantage of a motorhome is that it is better for touring around rather than staying in one place.

 

[138go]

Surely a caravan would be better for that type of use. The main advantage of a motorhome is that it is better for touring around rather than staying in one place.

Mr QFour always says that the main advantage for him, is that a motorhome is easier to drive than driving a car pulling a caravan. Motorhome also seem to have a better layout with pull down beds etc.

Mrs QFour

 

[Simon Meadwell]

We made the decosion when buying our van that once parked we dont move until ready to move on. So its bikes, bus or walk for us.

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[Bluemanc100]

It was a bit “lively” after dark when we tried it I’m afraid

We’re booking Rivendale now for next week... we may get the bus into Buxton one day or walk a little.. Ashbourne maybe a little far on foot from there but we can take a bus there also if we get bored...

Looking forward to giving the MH a first try...