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Beyond that Blue Door
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2019
We are two ordinary people from the UK. We both work full-time, however we enjoy our downtime and embrace all that life offers us. One of the main themes will be our adventures on the road in our touring caravan but we will also include other areas of interest.
Why The Blue Door? For many years we had a print above our bed which shows a battered blue door of a cottage which was ajar and through it you could see a hallway and a door on the other side. We love the picture as it suggests endless possibilities - you just want to go through the blue door, have a nose around and then out of the far door to whatever lies beyond.
Doors, arches, paths have always meant adventure and discovery for both of us - and that’s why we chose that name. It allows us to talk about any theme we wish and share that with you all.Back to the caravan! With four children between us, we increasingly found the cost of a holiday rising and this meant we could only afford one ‘escape’ each year - NOT ANY MORE.
Why The Blue Door? For many years we had a print above our bed which shows a battered blue door of a cottage which was ajar and through it you could see a hallway and a door on the other side. We love the picture as it suggests endless possibilities - you just want to go through the blue door, have a nose around and then out of the far door to whatever lies beyond.
Doors, arches, paths have always meant adventure and discovery for both of us - and that’s why we chose that name. It allows us to talk about any theme we wish and share that with you all.Back to the caravan! With four children between us, we increasingly found the cost of a holiday rising and this meant we could only afford one ‘escape’ each year - NOT ANY MORE.
That Roof + Cirencester CMC + 2024 summary & the initial 2025 Plans!
More memories created - Next time - the Eurotunnel terminal & Boarding it (with the 8ft wide Caravan) as we go to France
Enjoy!
Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/
Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/
iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/
MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh
MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T
MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD
Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Enjoy!
Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/
Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/
iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/
MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh
MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T
MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD
Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
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The problem with the paralympics +Chris + Skiptax + Requirements + Bearstead CMC + Euortunnel
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More memories created - Next time Cirencester CMC Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Power & those bollards & Levelling and the visit to Burford CMC
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Apple have launched captions in Final Cut (video editing tool) & this episode also contains me playing with it More memories created - Next time were off to Paris via the Eurotunnel Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial am...
The last leg! Windermere to Chester for our 1 stop then the 2 weeks hols are over
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More memories created - Next time Burford CMC Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Were here now on the CCC so where to go then! Lake Windermere out & about
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Coming up - time to leave the lake district & head to our next 1 night stop over Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Scarborough to Windermere + those services NOT FOR CARAVANS (once you in there)
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THIS IS A MEMORIE I WONT FORGET - & coming up = Our & About but based @ Bowness on Windermere. Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
The next leg - Out & About in Scarborough - Whitby, Filey & York all feature before the next part.
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More memories created - Until next time & coming up = Bowness on Windermere, out & about & Chester Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Here we go with our 2 weeks - this is leg two - Scarborough & the CMC site
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More memories created - Until next time out & about near Scarborough - Whitby, Filey & York they all feature Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amz...
Here we go with our 2 weeks - this is leg one for the summer of 2024
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More memories created - Until next time Scarborough & ??? Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
The story so far - Were half way through the year already - so much more to come
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More memories created - Until next time Belper/Scarborough/The lake district & Chester Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Southfield Farm Caravan CERTIFIED site & the big Athlesan dig & you know who he is don't you?
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More memories created - Until next time THE STORY SO FAR Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Salisbury CCC May BH the late one
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More memories created - Until next time as we visit Lea Farm CMC certified site & the big Athelstan dig Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/...
Exebridge CMC May BH the early one
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More memories created - Until next time as we visit Salisbury CCC Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
Our last day in Gent/Belgium & boohoo were on our way back to good ol blighty
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More memories created - Until next time as we Exebridge CMC Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
A ROBBERY & Ypres & Antwerp & a FLOOD & our last day prep gets underway for the tip back to the UK
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Should this site even be open? Until next time Enjoy! Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/cwpt3e/ Colapz - waste drain pipe - colapz.co.uk/ iBoost www.motorhomewifi.com/product/iboost-d8-directional-system/ MiFi Netgear amzn.to/3b8FbNh MiFi Aerial amzn.to/2OHwT7T MiFi Aerial connectors amzn.to/3dhNxoD Camco Sidewinder amzn.to/3ep7erD
We take a look at Ostend (not for us) & Site POWER issues & Bruge - Now this is a GREAT visit
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We take a look at Ostend (not for us) & Site POWER issues & Bruge - Now this is a GREAT visit
Off the ferry & getting to Urban Gardens Gent & theres also a minor booboo - engage the brain!
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Off the ferry & getting to Urban Gardens Gent & theres also a minor booboo - engage the brain!
Were OFF - Come with us as we get to Belgium via the ferry @Dover to Dunkirk
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Were OFF - Come with us as we get to Belgium via the ferry @Dover to Dunkirk
We need to do apology 1st - Then as were off to Belgium on the ferry we need to talk about ETIAS
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We need to do apology 1st - Then as were off to Belgium on the ferry we need to talk about ETIAS
Our bolt hole as I needed so time alone to get some editing done - Devizes CCC Site Feb 2024
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Our bolt hole as I needed so time alone to get some editing done - Devizes CCC Site Feb 2024
Finally Our 1st trip out this year & we get to go to Wrexham in North Wales
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Finally Our 1st trip out this year & we get to go to Wrexham in North Wales
Snags - are they over? - well nearly. For a flagship version Swift still have issues
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Snags - are they over? - well nearly. For a flagship version Swift still have issues
THE Table & the topic that is on everyone's lips ALL THE TIME - internet from the caravan - How?
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THE Table & the topic that is on everyone's lips ALL THE TIME - internet from the caravan - How?
As Promised! here is that Solar update after using it for 12 months - impressed!
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As Promised! here is that Solar update after using it for 12 months - impressed!
Somewhat disappointed & not really what was expected
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Somewhat disappointed & not really what was expected
#CampingWorld Research time - Las Vegas RV and shop - did you spot the triple axel?
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#CampingWorld Research time - Las Vegas RV and shop - did you spot the triple axel?
Time to drill holes in the NEW van & so the bathroom gets 4 x jobs done - still 2 to go!
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Time to drill holes in the NEW van & so the bathroom gets 4 x jobs done - still 2 to go!
We visit Horsley CCC & not surprised if this is booked up, glad we saw it & DEFO on the list
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We visit Horsley CCC & not surprised if this is booked up, glad we saw it & DEFO on the list
#CampingWorld We'd better tell you about what's coming up - Some advance notice if you like
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#CampingWorld We'd better tell you about what's coming up - Some advance notice if you like
Great vlog steve & zara where did you get the colapz stands from what are they called merry xmas and happy new year
Thanks so much for watching. they are not colapz but from the American RV world as they have BIG waste pipes - I got it from Amazon.com (not co.uk) & have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
Merry Christmas and happy New Year, looking forward to your escapades in 2025! 😜
Thanks so much for watching & have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
Have a great Christmas and FAB New Year….Cirencester Site is a good site and we’ve been there a few times as only an hour from home for us. Purple pegs are seasonal pitches. The waste pipe system you have looks great, expensive but is it worth it? Also where did you get your platform ladder from as that looks great for cleaning etc. We ended our season in October half term with a 5 day trip to Crystal Palace site, now permanently closed….so our caravan is all wrapped up for winter under a Specialised Cover and a oil filled radiator to keep it warm during the cold times…..always worth protecting the investment, great like you we can store it on the drive 😀😀 All the best Tris and Nikki
Do you know that at the beginning of our caravanning journey the water/waste was .....But since I got the American RV waste thingy its made things so simple & takes up so little room - so far the best ive seen/used. B&Q or Travis Perkins (pretty sure it was B&Q - for the platform ladder That said have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
We use Cirencester when we can for long weekends as it's a nice site and easy access to the town but tour the rest of the time in England. I see you tow with the XC90 what is the towing weight on your? as I tow with a XC90 diesel momentum auto AWD 235bhp D5 and my towing weight is 2700kgs and tow the Bailey twin axle Cartagena and I'm ok with towing weight how do you go on with your van as I looked at the swift and it's heavier van etc is the towing weight on your volvo xc90 higher than 2700kgs! Many thanks Bill Merry Christmas and a happy new year look forward to following you travels next year
Thanks so much for watching mine i think is 2.5 tonns & the Caravan has had it weight plate upgraded to the max 2.25 (had 2 with all the extras added & to keep a good payload) & I have had no issues at all towing with it especially as you get really good steep hills abroad (nothing really here) but have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
@beyondthatbluedoor hi also as we both have same vehicle XC90 how do you find the gearbox when towing? as I just leave mine in normal drive mode everyday use and I find unless I'm on motorway or dual carriageways doing 60mph towing it doesn't get into 8th gear? it normally stays in 6th or 7th gear I was just trying to compare to someone who has same vehicle or do you tow in another mode as some times I get as low as 22. 23mpg then other time it could be 28 mpg I was just trying to compare with someone who tows how there mpg is with simular setup Many thanks Bill
Thanks so much for watching - I have mine in "B" mode - battery recharge mode all the time - even on electric & ii is cool in my opinion as it slows you down even more (especially when towing) when you lift off the accelerator - have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
Have a great Christmas guys, thanks for all your videos throughout the year.Looking forward to seeing next years adventures and history lessons.
Thanks so much for watching & have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
Purple pegs are seasonal pitches!
Ahha & Thanks for watching & have GREAT CHRISTMAS - see you next year........
Hi great video your the only one who does real caravan content helpful content
Did the errant passport turn up?
Thanks so much for watching! - It did in a pocket of a coat that was never used …..dont know why but also kind of glad in a way
I opted for the larger diameter footplates and plastic covers on the axle rams when I had the E&P fitted. This does away with the need to get underneath the caravan to position pads under the rams.
What a good idea - wish Swift offered me that option when I ordered the van.....😍
I’d be very careful dropping the front or rear steadies then raising the van with the centre rams. You’re putting a lot of strain and twisting on the pair of steadies and your chassis. On my Buccaneer, I only raise the van with the onside centre ram whilst I put the locks on. At most I put the offside ram down too just to take the weight as it tips if I’m on an uneven pitch. I used to then do what you’ve done here and raise everything to auto level, but I now just level in manual mode as I find it quicker rather then raising everything again.
Knowing how much the caravan tilts to enable you to lift the nearside wheel to put the lock on you are putting quite a strain on the offside rear steady. Maybe a chock under the offside rear wheel would be better when you lower the centre ram would be better.
Hi Steve & Fiona another great vlog ,keep them comming
Thanks 👍
Ever wondered why there are so many lakes in the lake District? Rain rain rain sun rain rain rain. 😂😂😂
So true - lovely visit though & thanks so much for watching
Keep meaning to ask where you got the support for the waste pipe from please. Also a few years ago we were on that site and it was a bit cramped for a twin axle, but looks good now
Thanks for watching & that support is actually an RV waste pipe - some call it a slinky & mine was made by Camco. This was purchased via amazon.com (American version) - be careful on the shipping & mine is also 5 metre
Welcome to Yorkshire. We love your funny be true to yourself videos. ❤
Thankyou so much - you are spoilt - what a great neck of the woods & thanks so much for watching……..
I hope you managed to see the naval warfare at Peasholm Park
We enjoyed that, thanks for showing us around. The last 3 times we’ve tried to get to Whitby, our holiday has been interrupted before we got there. So looking forward to the next one 👌👍🏻
Thanks Graham!
hi guys, where do you get the cradles for the water drainage colapse hose ? go videos as usual Ian and sue
And by the time you have done this your weekend away is over
What were your highlights of things to do in Normandy? Driving over for first time tomorrow! Euro tunnel way there and ferry Cherbourg way home
Went to that site a few years ago, pitch was next to viewing platform which re named Gin & nibbles bench
I like that - hehehe THANKS FOR WATCHING
Iv watched you for a few years. It’s strange to hear you will be coming up near my home town of Whitby.
@@noswaluk this was one of our FAV places - you are lucky to live there & thanks very much for watching & you support over the years
Hi Guys, I booked you in at Cayton Village recently, I mistook you for someone else - now I know where I knew you from🤣
It's a small world! Look out for that film!
hi guys very interested in your back cushion but unable to find on amazon can you point me in the right direction please.
Thank you - this is the link - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D8BY1T4P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Hello guys. Have a great summer holiday in Scarborough and Windermere, we stayed in Bowness on Windermere last year and it’s beautiful although it does get very busy. Even better than that though is the Firs camc in Belper but then I would say that as it’s only 5 mins from our house.
How fantastic & the Firs was indeed a good site & so friendly....only there for 18hrs though. As you will see both Scarb & the Windermere areas were very different & apart from the weather 🤗
What a fantastic weekend of history, archaeology and camping. I'd have loved to do this and to experience the Malmesbury King Æthelstan vibe. The highlight for me is you meeting the wonderful Dr Phil Harding! What a treat.
Thanks so much for watching - it was fantastic
Hi I love the bathroom in the 845, we went for the 850 for the L shaped lounge which works for us. A quick question. My aircon does not show on the command panel, what did you do make it appear or was it done by the dealer? Cheers Colin
I was already on there so guess a software download is needed - thanks for watching though
just seen this, thanks will be doing mine later today
thanks for watching
Same here. Thanks for the clear and concise help! 🫡
We visited a few years ago. They’s an air museum about a mile and a half away where you can get in the cockpits and play with the controls and a micro pub
thank so much for watching & fantastic - even more to do
A couple of alko friction pads cost about 40 euros.
thanks for the info
That plane might have been flying to Bournemouth Airport (BOH). We've seen planes on their final approach to BOH in the New Forest a few times.
Very poorly written..lots of.mistakes that should not be in a book..repeated sentences .And the book is clutching at a lot of straws..a.man with a head and breaths oxygen is.NOT a link..I would say 80% of the cases are NOT linked to Halliwell.
Silicone lubricant is what should be used for any oring
Great information. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Dare I say it. Since brexit we're simply not as welcome in mainland Europe.
Do you know Im thinking your right on the button there
Ghent looks lovely. Pitch definitely had a lot of weather. I’m finding more and more when people don’t do their job properly it’s suddenly my problem. I’d have said to Customs Officer ask your colleague.
Absolutely agree - why is it my issue! STILL glad we saw this & a great visit all in 1 week
great vid, thatnk. one note for the cyclest bit. i've travelled by bike on one of these before and it's utterly confusing, the port will tell you to just go ahead and dont wait in line with the cars, so the cyclist really isnt at fault here.
Thanks for the info!
Hi Steve, we recently changed to a sky sim for our data roaming in the caravan. We use the sim in an EE My Wifi modem and it works great in the UK. We have recently travelled to france and are having difficulty enabling roaming on the sky sim as it isnt in a mobile phone. How do you enable roaming on your sky sim when you travel abroad? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Steve, we recently changed to a sky sim for our data roaming in the caravan. We use the sim in an EE My Wifi modem and it works great in the UK. We have recently travelled to france and are having difficulty enabling roaming on the sky sim as it isnt in a mobile phone. How do you enable roaming on your sky sim when you travel abroad? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks for yet another great video, from what we’ve seen of the site and the city’s Belgium is not for us. Really felt for you guys with all the wet and dirty kit, kind of makes coming back home something to look forward too apart from the cleaning required. I think I’d have done into meltdown and found another site straight away. After saying that would really like to visit Ypres, maybe travel there to visit from France 😂😂👍
THANKS FOR WATCHING It was a pretty great trip seeing Bruge & Gent & we knew we were at the mercy of the weather (same as the UK really) - not so convinced on that site though
Now that’s a wet Pitch 😂😂
I know - not convinced about the site bit Gent & Bruge kinda made up for it
Campsites in Europe are so much better than the UK ones...
Hope you had a great tip back guys, great vid.
Yes, thanks - more on that in 2 weeks....
Good vid.. had no idea they were remote controlled
thanks for watching....
Brilliant video
THANK YOU
Nice rig
I love Bruge have been many times.
I think our fav - Thanks for watching
Guys can I ask what breakdown cover slash insurance you use first time going abroad with caravan looking for any advice on this
We have caravan insurance with the Caravan Club but initially via the C&CC on our previous 2 caravans as it was cheaper & the value of the caravan was not so expensive.Breakdown (Car & Caravan & Repatriation) via the paid for Nationwide Flex as its included with it & you also get mobile insurance & worldwide travel insurance included. We pay slightly more on our car insurance to make sure it covers towing & covers fully comp in Europe - have a great trip & thanks for watching though!!
This book is even worse than his others. I'm glad they finally dumped Lagercrantz and got someone else. This guy ran out of ideas about three books ago. Terrible
Great vlog guys 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Went to that site a few years back, weather was better then and a nice walk around the lake, and as you said easy to get into Gent 👍😎
Thanks so much for watching