It's that time of year again when we nip over to the NEC for The Motorhome and Caravan Show. This year I visited on behalf of a Derby based client, Hillside Leisure who create beautiful bespoke micro campers. After we built them a new Hillside Leisure website where they can upload details of the vans, I've been writing the campervan news blog and have introduced social channels with a large emphasis on Hillside launching the World's first Electric Campervan! So far the campaign has been a success with the Press picking up on the tweets and publishing articles related to this World first event. https://twitter.com/NECCaravanShow/status/519454234044276737 The whole concept of an electric … [Read more...]
River Dart Country Park
We've just returned from a three night break at the River Dart Country Park Campsite and managed to go outside of the school holidays as the school had Thursday and Friday as inset days. We went in the campervan with two other families who were in a caravan and a tent (6 adults, 6 kids) - each allocated pitch was one of the biggest I've been on. The place was empty on the Thursday and Friday (June) and we had a LOT of space to ourselves and made use of the Country Park's (inclusive) outdoor river/water features. On the Saturday (as predicted) the site was pretty full, but the paid for attractions were still empty! the Dare Devil high rope walks are amazing and well worth a go for the … [Read more...]
Road Trip around France
A couple of years ago I took our touring caravan across the ferry for a trip around France but due to the fact that towing a caravan from Derby to Poole takes so long (220 miles at 50 miles an hour) we decided to stay only 15 miles from Cherbourg in Normandy. This year we decided to leave the caravan and hop further by having short stops in a tent - It sounds easy, but with two small children to cater for, it took a bit more organisation. For the benefit of another young family looking to do a trip around France here are a few details and photos of the sites and area. Stuff you're gonna need (listed on Amazon here): A tent (for "hopping in France" this needs to be quick … [Read more...]
UK Caravan Sites
Here are links to the sites we've visited in the last few years, some we've visited more than once and are planning on returning again this year. If you are planning on touring this year, have a browse through the links as they give you a good idea of the quality of the site. View Caravan sites we've visited in a larger map Carsington MAY 2008 Hawthorn Farm MAY 2008 Hillhead Caravan Club JULY 2008 Grin Low JULY 2008 Chatsworth AUG 2008 Ruda CROYDE APRIL 2009 Clumber Park MAY 2009 Saunton Lobb Fields JUNE 2009 Rogarnet - Certificated Location AUG 2009 Le Grand Large - Normandie FRANCE AUG 2009 Carsington Caravan Weekend AUG 2009 Grafham … [Read more...]
The New Three MiFi (Huawei E586)
Well I didn't think they could improve on the older (second generation) Three MiFi, but I was wrong! This Huawei E586looks like sex on a stick! don't you think? ;) It now comes with a nice little cradle for docking the MiFi and is much faster as it uses HSPA+ Quoted speeds: Maximum Download Speed: Up to 21.6 Mbps Maximum Upload Speed: Up to 5.76 Mbps The PAY AS YOU GO price has been slightly increased over the older MiFi: 3 Months with 3GB is £84.99 12 months with 12GB is £134.99 I think the 12GB deal is a good option (if you can afford it) as it works much better over the year if you only use a few gig one month and nothing in other months (i.e. holiday … [Read more...]
Motorhome & Caravan Show 2011
The show this year is running from today until Sunday (11-16 Oct) at the NEC Birmingham. We went on our annual pilgrimage today and as usual, here are a few shots taken and uploaded direct from the iPhone. The show is THE place to go to see the full range of caravans and motorhomes available in the UK and gives you a chance to look inside at all the layout and design options. Technology also plays a big role at the show with stands demonstrating the latest solar panels, batteries, navigation and entertainment systems - it really is the place to go to see what's new in the world of mobile living. You now have five days left to visit :) You might also like ... Motorhome & … [Read more...]
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