Helen from Harrogate/York

[helenherbert]

'New' ex demo picked up end of December - natural grey, 32 miles. Did the big trip south to see relatives in it - what a great way to travel. Not camped yet...but can't wait. Just a few extras to buy - vanorack, portapotti, duvalays - and the great driveaway awning decision! The forum is so useful -but has me glued to my computer when I should be out in my beautiful new van!

 

[calikev]

Welcome Helen I love driving my Cali it's like sitting in an armchair
Lovely part of the country you live. Exciting times ahead for you.
Where are you planning to camp in 2012?

 

[helenherbert]

First trip will be local, somewhere in the Dales - but Applecross in Scottish Highland beckons plus day trips to the Lakes for my husbands fell running/walking habit. We usually tent camp so the van should extend our season - though quite cosy as we have two teenagers to sleep in it as well.

 

[calikev]

I have two teenage daughters and at the moment they love it upstairs.not sure how long the oldest one will
Still want to come with us. Certainly a step up from the tent. Clamping I think they call it.

 

[Martin]

Welcome Helen, Great colour

 

[california180]

Clamping I think they call it.

Glamping

 

[Iain&Shani]

These Duvalays seem very popular!! Hi Helen, welcome. I've found this forum so useful; we pick ours up later this month. Woo pee dooooo!!

 

[helenherbert]

Also looking forward to the Deershed festival in July - just up the road for us - small but excellent!

 

[Iain&Shani]

Also looking forward to the Deershed festival in July - just up the road for us - small but excellent!

There are hundreds of small fests out there; often created by folks who have done the big ones and know what punters want. Hapiness is: a functioning loo; real ale; great food; nice mix of music; crafts; something for the kids; small site etc etc etc. we are looking to really start exploring more hence the thread in "Travel"