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Post by slikrikk on May 23, 2013 19:53:42 GMT
Hi, My wife and I are new to motorhomes, having spent 22 years towing caravans around the country while raising four children. Moving toward our twighlight years at a rapid rate, we took the plunge to move on from caravans to motohomes
We now own a LMC Liberty Start Ti708, which my wife has nicknamed "Helga". We first met Helga in August 2012 at the former Brownhills franchise in Birtley, County Durham and promtly fell in love with her. Having bought her it was several months before we could get away, because of a motorcycle accident, now though, we try to get away as much as possible.
One thing I have noticed is the camaraderie amongst motorhomers, during the several journeys we have made too date, we have been pleasently surprised at the number of people who acknowledge us by waving, so if you see a big white Motorhome give a wave, it could well be me and Helga, you will receive a wave back in return.
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Post by watercruiser on May 23, 2013 21:47:09 GMT
Generaly most motorhome/camper owners are friendly and enjoy a good chat over a cuppa on a carpark or site. Sharing thier journeys of how they got the motor home bug and thier adventures and bug bears any excuse for a chinwag realy. It's nice and friendly and very little snobery. I love the fact it's like a secret club everyone waves and acknoledges were all enjoying our motorhomes/campers together on a journey where our paths may often cross and always happy to help others in need. We restart our journey now with our grandchildren so hopefully giving us a bit of a shove and enjoy thier youth and sense of adventure. We are also keen kayakers and love being around water be it lakes or rivers or the seaside. I hope you and your wife have fun and many adventures in Helga and never be shy always say hello a friend is made on each journey and there's a taecher and listener in us all.
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Post by trooper on May 24, 2013 9:50:22 GMT
I have only driven our motorhome about 120 miles, to home from where we bought her. But twice SHMBO said a MH coming the other way had waved at us, I have to admit I was too busy concentrating on driving to notice them. It is totally different driving a MH to towing a caravan, or it could just be I am used to towing (about 18 years now) and it will take a short while to get used to the size of the MH.
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Post by RogerThomas on May 24, 2013 13:46:20 GMT
I have only driven our motorhome about 120 miles,/.................../. It is totally different driving a MH to towing a caravan, or it could just be I am used to towing (about 18 years now) and it will take a short while to get used to the size of the MH. You should settle in very quickly, just get your head round the fact that you are no wider than your old outfit and a lot shorter, have confidence that should you get stuck you can reverse with ease
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robjk
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Post by robjk on May 27, 2013 14:43:03 GMT
Hi my wife and I have had our motorhome for 3 years and have enjoyed every moment of being in our van, the only name our van has is Charles due to the fact that it has big mirrors and reminds our daughter of a famous prince lol, Tent, trailer tent, caravan and now a motorhome was a natural progression, we use it most weekends either on a small cl or wildcamping with the coldest night being -15 outside and us being snug inside until the hot water tank dumped it's self in the middle of the night,(safety feature I am told). We love the friendship from other motorhomers on the road and helpfulness if needed. looking forward to seeing some of you on the road. Rob
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Post by slikrikk on May 29, 2013 18:39:24 GMT
Well, The Witch (I'll explain that story another time) and I have just had a great weekend in Blackpool, with Helga. Couple of minor mishaps, but nothing serious. The caravan site (CC Certified Location) was easy to find, especially with Billy Connolly giving the directions, was very peaceful, the owner was helpful and friendly. Just a short walk towards the village (about 10 minutes) was a friendly welcoming hostelry with a nice small selection of real ales, the food they served was wholesome and very tasty.
Blackpool, well what can one say, Blackpool is Blackpool, not exactly my favourite place, but the Witch enjoys it and thats all that counts.
Spent most of the journey there and back to West Cumbria waving at other motorhomers, making us feel as though we were not alone.
Had a minor repair to do to Helga on arriving home, but a couple of pop rivets and she is as good as new. Now to get ready for our summer holiday to Norfolk in July.
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Post by slikrikk on Aug 5, 2013 22:59:48 GMT
The continuing adventures of Helga
Well, the Annual pilgrimage to Norfolk has now been completed, Helga acquitted herself admirabley.
The holday commenced with a colleague having to take his motorhome to a service centre to get his fridge sorted (good job for warrenties), then meeting up at Scotch Corner for a trip to a CC site at Cromwell, near Newark for the night. Arriving late afternoon, it was time for the old Aussie tradition of a Barbie and a few tinnies, before turning in for the night or what was left of it.
The following morning, and it was the long route march across the A17 & A47 towards Gt Yarmouth, pick up provisions at ASDA, then on to Hemsby and the great adventure
Unfortunately the holiday on site was not as we expected, rather an empty venue. We were quite disappointed, but the weather made up for that, transport though was a bit of a problem, as there was only one destination for the good old London bus, and that was Great Yarmouth, then a change of bus oif you wanted to venture further afield.
After our friends had left a week earlier, the Witch and I took the opportunity of doing some shopping in Norwich, where yours truly found a very nice little shop catering for those with a taste for the Scottish Malt whiskies, picking up a nice 12 year old Singleton and two Singleton whisky snifters. So all was not lost.
The holiday did, however serve its purpose, and that was as a trial run in preparation for a trip to Lake Garda in Italy next year.
So after 17 years, it is goodbye Norfolk, ciao Italia.
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caroleheard
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2001 Hymer C544 at Jumbles Country park, CC certified site near Bolton.
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Post by caroleheard on Aug 6, 2013 11:53:34 GMT
We now own a LMC Liberty Start Ti708, which my wife has nicknamed "Helga". The trouble with naming things is that you get upset when it's time for them to go. Our van is called Hermann Hymer. The passenger gets the waving duty; Hermann is LHD. I thought it might be a problem, but it turned out not to be.
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