Caravaning anyone? - Page 2

snowdrop · 02-01-2011, 00:22

Soldiers Off The Street (S.O.T.S)
We are looking for unwanted liveable caravans near or not far from Northampton we have the site for them and they will be used for crash pads for homeless ex service personnel taken straight off the streets if you can help please get in touch with me and I will pass your details onwards. Many thanks (I'm ex RAF Police but don't let that put you off)

briggie · 02-01-2011, 00:26

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Originally Posted by snowdrop

Soldiers Off The Street (S.O.T.S)
We are looking for unwanted liveable caravans near or not far from Northampton we have the site for them and they will be used for crash pads for homeless ex service personnel taken straight off the streets if you can help please get in touch with me and I will pass your details onwards. Many thanks (I'm ex RAF Police but don't let that put you off)

http://www.soldiersoffthestreet.com/Contact.html

briggie · 02-01-2011, 00:42

before donating to the above , i suggest you google the name and make your own mind up .... most of you know i lost my father and my uncle mike in service of our country , the royal british legion do a sterling job , many organisations cater for the needs of ex servicemen , im involved with the legion , but heres another one.

http://www.veterans-aid.net/

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 11:12

Lets not start competing organisations here

The legion, HfH, SSAFA and newer groups like snowdrops all work together for a common aim.

Snowdrops actually hit on one of my pet hates. That is how the forces often bin you once theyre finished with you. I wont bore you with examples but Ive seen several awful examples.

Good luck with the scheme snowdrop

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 11:45

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Originally Posted by PLANK

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...d=1#post122882

I've posted a couple more pics of our Buccaneer on this thread.

Very nicely done

but a bit blingy for my tastes

Karinofnine · 02-01-2011, 13:18

Oh, I would SO love to do that trip. I have a caravan, and go touring regularly, but only in this country so far.

I am saving up for when I retire, then I'm going to take the 'trol (which will be properly restored by then and a caravan, and whichever dog or dogs I have at the time, and go to Europe, and drive. And drive, and drive. I'd like to see Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Sweden, Norway (not in that order)... India.

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Karinofnine

I am saving up for when I retire, then I'm going to take the 'trol (which will be properly restored by then and a caravan, and whichever dog or dogs I have at the time, and go to Europe, and drive. And drive, and drive. I'd like to see Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Sweden, Norway (not in that order)... India.

Now that is a good plan

We intend being caravan dwellers for a significant part of the year when we retire (not just fair weather). One of those Aus vans would be the muts bits for us.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-01-2011, 17:12

wonder if give my abbey spectrum a lift to match the troll.

mind some of those americian trailers (caravans) have more
ground clearance even in standard road going spec.

think that oz unit could do with a pto to power trailer's axles
in roughest stuff. believe landrover and military toyed with
such as set up with mixed results.

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2011, 17:46

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Originally Posted by daved

Now that is a good plan

We intend being caravan dwellers for a significant part of the year when we retire (not just fair weather). One of those Aus vans would be the muts bits for us.

when i retire I might start living in the/a house

jims-terrano · 02-01-2011, 20:19

Just out of interest, with the price of fuel going up like it is how many people are put off towing the tin hut on wheels?
I used to have a van and would love another one but now that diesel is going up like it is I'm not so sure about them anymore. How long before just a simple day trip to the seaside will be out of the question too.

Jim

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2011, 20:23

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Just out of interest, with the price of fuel going up like it is how many people are put off towing the tin hut on wheels?
I used to have a van and would love another one but now that diesel is going up like it is I'm not so sure about them anymore. How long before just a simple day trip to the seaside will be out of the question too.

Jim

a very good point jim, to tow a decent sized famil caravan you need a capable car and that usualy means big fuel bills. Or do we flyof abroad and let the plane do all the damage to the atmposphere? It seems fuel prices are just shifting the problem and not fixing it.

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 20:23

Hi Jim, the way we look at it is that the costs have gone up but then so have the costs of all other holidays.

when i started out caravaning (1984

) it was a cheap holiday, it isnt now but its still good value

plus of course you get to drive long in front of Pete

briggie · 02-01-2011, 20:25

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

a very good point jim, to tow a decent sized famil caravan you need a capable car and that usualy means big fuel bills. Or do we flyof abroad and let the plane do all the damage to the atmposphere? It seems fuel prices are just shifting the problem and not fixing it.

agreed

and we posted at exactly the same time!!

One way I look at the big car argument is that if I didnt have the Jeep Id have somthing a bit sporty, Focus ST or similar. They use similar amounts of fuel and cost at least as much to run

(RIP) PLANK · 02-01-2011, 20:27

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Originally Posted by daved

Hi Jim, the way we look at it is that the costs have gone up but then so have the costs of all other holidays.

when i started out caravaning (1984

) it was a cheap holiday, it isnt now but its still good value

plus of course you get to drive long in front of Pete

I think it's going to have most effect on those already on a tight budget! I must admit the cost of comeerical sotes over the last few years has soared! I don't use sites anymore. I'm not paying £20 plus per night to rent a few square yards of grass it's a flipping rip off.

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02-01-2011, 00:22	#16
snowdrop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Anglia Vehicle: Ford Maverick Mk3 2004 Posts: 54	Soldiers Off The Street (S.O.T.S) We are looking for unwanted liveable caravans near or not far from Northampton we have the site for them and they will be used for crash pads for homeless ex service personnel taken straight off the streets if you can help please get in touch with me and I will pass your details onwards. Many thanks (I'm ex RAF Police but don't let that put you off)

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briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	before donating to the above , i suggest you google the name and make your own mind up .... most of you know i lost my father and my uncle mike in service of our country , the royal british legion do a sterling job , many organisations cater for the needs of ex servicemen , im involved with the legion , but heres another one. http://www.veterans-aid.net/

02-01-2011, 11:12	#19
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Lets not start competing organisations here The legion, HfH, SSAFA and newer groups like snowdrops all work together for a common aim. Snowdrops actually hit on one of my pet hates. That is how the forces often bin you once theyre finished with you. I wont bore you with examples but Ive seen several awful examples. Good luck with the scheme snowdrop

02-01-2011, 13:18	#21
Karinofnine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Vehicle: Y60 4.2D Posts: 155	Oh, I would SO love to do that trip. I have a caravan, and go touring regularly, but only in this country so far. I am saving up for when I retire, then I'm going to take the 'trol (which will be properly restored by then and a caravan, and whichever dog or dogs I have at the time, and go to Europe, and drive. And drive, and drive. I'd like to see Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Sweden, Norway (not in that order)... India.

02-01-2011, 20:19	#25
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Just out of interest, with the price of fuel going up like it is how many people are put off towing the tin hut on wheels? I used to have a van and would love another one but now that diesel is going up like it is I'm not so sure about them anymore. How long before just a simple day trip to the seaside will be out of the question too. Jim

02-01-2011, 20:23	#27
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Hi Jim, the way we look at it is that the costs have gone up but then so have the costs of all other holidays. when i started out caravaning (1984 ) it was a cheap holiday, it isnt now but its still good value plus of course you get to drive long in front of Pete

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briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473