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Northern Spain - Galicia

Last post by aerovolito « 13 Jun 2013, 15:42
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by jpennington » 10 Jun 2013, 17:50

I'm planning to explore the northern coast of Spain - never been there before. Aiming for Finisterre; just because it's there.
Ferry to Cherbourg...

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Last post by aerovolito
13 Jun 2013, 15:42
Keeping Cool !

Last post by shorehambeach « 13 Jun 2013, 09:54
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by shorehambeach » 20 May 2013, 14:05
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Hello Peeps ! Summer time is coming...

Any top tips for keeping the passengers cool this summer when sitting in a long French traffic jam in 35...
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Last post by shorehambeach
13 Jun 2013, 09:54
calais ferry port - sleeping

Last post by pirate-pete « 12 Jun 2013, 22:24
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by ermie571 » 09 Jun 2013, 21:03

is it still possible to sleep in the carpark at the port following at late night crossing?

Are there still issues with security?

Done it alot at...

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Last post by pirate-pete
12 Jun 2013, 22:24
Help / recommendation needed

Last post by monkeyboysee « 12 Jun 2013, 22:03
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by monkeyboysee » 12 Jun 2013, 12:46

Hi all,

me an Em are going on the first outing in a coup;le of weeks, just 2 nights midweek.

Em has a split disc and can't walk far and is short of...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 Jun 2013, 22:03
Travelling around France with a smart phone.

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Jun 2013, 21:37
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by tonytype25 » 05 Jun 2013, 17:43

What's the cheapest and best way to get pay as You go credit/apps etc to use while travelling around
France this summer with a smartphone without...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Jun 2013, 21:37
Holmesly Bay - is it REALLY that bad??

Last post by Ning « 11 Jun 2013, 21:36
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by Thorgills » 14 Aug 2012, 21:21

Going to Holmesly in the NewvForest, and just a tad concerned at many bad reviews! Have paid deposit but wold rather lose this than not enjoy the...

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Last post by Ning
11 Jun 2013, 21:36
Camping near Chester?

Last post by waltraud « 10 Jun 2013, 23:16
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by waltraud » 03 Jun 2013, 19:25

Going for log conversion at Gasure in Chester from london next week and planning to camp the night before as its a bit far to drive to by 9am. Any...

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Last post by waltraud
10 Jun 2013, 23:16
where has french hol video gone

Last post by blacky « 08 Jun 2013, 15:40
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by blacky » 05 Jun 2013, 07:11

I saw a great video of a family in france on hols, it was on you tube but I accessed it through 80-90 website , the guy was fishing kids and mum...

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Last post by blacky
08 Jun 2013, 15:40
1st road trip blog post

Last post by MattBW « 07 Jun 2013, 16:01
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by MattBW » 02 May 2013, 10:17

I think in future the plan will be to take my proper cameras and use something other than an iphone but blogging my road trips seems to be a good way...

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Last post by MattBW
07 Jun 2013, 16:01
Using credit/debit cards in France

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Jun 2013, 14:47
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by Ralf85 » 07 Jun 2013, 14:25

It's holiday time coming round again so this is a message for those who haven't used your cards over there before. Once you have put your card into a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Jun 2013, 14:47
Diesel heater in Westy California (1990) - instructions

Last post by Devon Pete « 05 Jun 2013, 21:35
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by Devon Pete » 05 Jun 2013, 19:24

Hi, I have a diesel night heater in my Westy, but I have no idea how to operate the controls and the instructions for the van show a different...

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Last post by Devon Pete
05 Jun 2013, 21:35
Planning a trip around Europe

Last post by AllenTheHat « 05 Jun 2013, 16:47
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by AllenTheHat » 04 Jun 2013, 21:51

Hi guys,

The wife and I are in the very very very early stages of planning a trip around Europe next year for 2-3 weeks in our T25.

Now.....having...

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Last post by AllenTheHat
05 Jun 2013, 16:47
Towing

Last post by sonny198 « 05 Jun 2013, 14:34
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by sonny198 » 05 Jun 2013, 10:42

Hello
I wanna tow my t25 holdswoth with my t25 crewcab on a trailer is this aloud and do you no if it will be able to tow it. 1900 petrol water...

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Last post by sonny198
05 Jun 2013, 14:34
france - aix les bains this weekend 1-2 june

Last post by blacky « 04 Jun 2013, 19:25
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by oorwullie » 30 May 2013, 15:18

on the lake, north side of town.

excellent band etc etc.

no poster ,i think they've been too busy or economising on publicity ( lots of french...

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Last post by blacky
04 Jun 2013, 19:25
White Mark Farm - great - then the accident

Last post by Ralf85 « 03 Jun 2013, 12:39
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by Ralf85 » 30 May 2013, 16:14

The sun is back again, so I'm off to my favourite local campsite in Oxfordshire for the weekend. Gonna take some chicken to feed the Red Kites and...

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Last post by Ralf85
03 Jun 2013, 12:39
South of France

Last post by leroiandjayne « 03 Jun 2013, 07:16
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by leroiandjayne » 28 May 2013, 13:22

Booked on boat to Dunkirk on 3rd June so here we go again!!!!!. Les issambres here we come :ok

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Last post by leroiandjayne
03 Jun 2013, 07:16
A few rainy days in the Peak District

Last post by ringo « 02 Jun 2013, 07:31
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by CliffDutfield » 01 Jun 2013, 21:48

We have just had a few nights away in the van in the Peak District.
We stayed at the Ilam Hall Caravan Park near Ashbourne.

It is a National Trust...

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Last post by ringo
02 Jun 2013, 07:31
Camping Bella Terra, Blanes, Spain.

Last post by Custom & Bespoke « 01 Jun 2013, 15:06

by Custom & Bespoke » 01 Jun 2013, 15:06

Anyone been to Bella Terra in Blanes, just booked for the last 2 weeks of the summer holidays, £370 inc hook up, excellent price for that time of...

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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
01 Jun 2013, 15:06
Camping Near Toulouse

Last post by sara « 30 May 2013, 21:58
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by sara » 30 May 2013, 16:25

Am planning a four day visit to the Rio Loco festival in Toulouse shortly and am having no luck finding camp sites either in the city or close by....

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Last post by sara
30 May 2013, 21:58
Cornwall - when and where to go

Last post by tricksta77 « 30 May 2013, 21:01
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by ghost123uk » 15 May 2013, 09:04
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Not doing France after last years disappointments :evil:

Doing Cornwall instead :ok

No ties so can stay as long as we want (or not ;)) - Don't...
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Last post by tricksta77
30 May 2013, 21:01
A few days away in deepest, darkest Wales

Last post by fairwynds « 30 May 2013, 20:36
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by fairwynds » 22 Feb 2013, 16:56
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Just had a great few days away in the camper. Was heading up from the south coast to visit my daughter in Stoke, and detoured for a few days into...
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Last post by fairwynds
30 May 2013, 20:36
suisse 9th june

Last post by oorwullie « 30 May 2013, 11:21

by oorwullie » 30 May 2013, 11:21

always worth a look if anyone's passing. :idea:

dimanche 9 juin dès 9h00 vente de pièces vw et véhicules ainsi que notre vide grenier se...

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Last post by oorwullie
30 May 2013, 11:21
Sleepy Spot near Stratford-upon-Avon

Last post by Louey « 30 May 2013, 10:19
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by penfold118 » 22 May 2013, 12:30

Hi All - Any one know of a sleepy spot near Stratford (or a basic campsite) Heading there Sunday and thought why not make a night of it :ok

Jez

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Last post by Louey
30 May 2013, 10:19
Saundersfoot; Stepaside - Pembrokeshire

Last post by ttcharlie « 30 May 2013, 08:53
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by Sleedale » 29 May 2013, 20:17

Any suggestions for a nice site, with EHU in these areas? Going to try end of June (snowed off last time we tried to get there in March) apparently...

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Last post by ttcharlie
30 May 2013, 08:53
A week on Ynys Mon

Last post by Zimbok « 29 May 2013, 12:33
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by lefty67 » 28 May 2013, 08:59

though id put up a couple of pics from our week on Anglesey
first night wild camped on wylfa car park

a view from the van at porth tefadog (another...

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Last post by Zimbok
29 May 2013, 12:33
Off to Whitby for the first time...

Last post by Vdub89 « 29 May 2013, 11:58
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by Vdub89 » 24 May 2013, 10:46

Hi everyone,

Off to Whitby for the long weekend and the weather forecast is looking sunny (but cool). Any advice on must see things/ places to go as...

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Last post by Vdub89
29 May 2013, 11:58
You know what, france is a pretty amazing place

Last post by Ralf85 « 28 May 2013, 19:36
Replies: 33
by lloydy » 17 May 2013, 13:04
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Just starting to plan our holiday a bit..
Provins, lovely medieval village
Semur en auxois, again medieval
Livradois-forez national park,...
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Last post by Ralf85
28 May 2013, 19:36
Out and about this weekend

Last post by danmetallic « 28 May 2013, 14:46
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by danmetallic » 28 May 2013, 14:39

Left late Friday night after I got back from London and headed to Hastings from Shoreham. Arrived about 10pm and wild camped by Rock-a-nore

After...

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Last post by danmetallic
28 May 2013, 14:46
Wales 3rd June>

Last post by keithNgill « 27 May 2013, 23:52
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by meggles » 02 May 2013, 08:38

Got the van booked into Gasure on 4th June for Steve's magic so we will be descending on Wales on 3rd June. Doing a tour of Nth Wales area (Colwyn,...

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Last post by keithNgill
27 May 2013, 23:52
Good sites on the Isle of Wight?...

Last post by gtrbikeman « 24 May 2013, 14:51
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by fullsunian » 13 May 2013, 20:48

Anybody recommend any? Ta in advance :ok

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Last post by gtrbikeman
24 May 2013, 14:51
Whitby ? your recommendations

Last post by weldore « 24 May 2013, 08:38
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by weldore » 19 May 2013, 13:45

2 adults ,1 dog
no hook up needed but need toilets
cheap :mrgreen:

wheres the best place to camp ?

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Last post by weldore
24 May 2013, 08:38
First couple of trips away sinve refurb - photo heavey

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 22 May 2013, 09:48
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 20 May 2013, 12:34
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Afternoon fellow wedgers,

Just thought id share a few pics of trips away since the van refurb was finished (well, almost finished).

Pull up at...
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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
22 May 2013, 09:48
Travelling from Toronto to Winnipeg.

Last post by B.J « 19 May 2013, 22:24
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by Reimotim » 19 May 2013, 20:41

Hi guys,

The family and I are heading out to Canada this summer, unfortunately the van can't come, but we are on a Road trip between Toronto and...

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Last post by B.J
19 May 2013, 22:24
English Sea View Campsites

Last post by skippymoss « 19 May 2013, 22:08
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by aahridey » 14 May 2013, 20:42
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Hi,

We love taking our T25 to coastal sites, but have yet to find many where we can camp with pitches looking out to sea. I found one at Durdle Door...
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Last post by skippymoss
19 May 2013, 22:08
Weathermen - they know n'owt!

Last post by CliffDutfield « 19 May 2013, 21:12
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by Thorgills » 19 May 2013, 20:05

Ignored the dismal weather forecasts ( and numerous warnings about bike thieves! ) and went to Ferry Meadows (Peterborough) for the weekend!

Ice...

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Last post by CliffDutfield
19 May 2013, 21:12
Hastings

Last post by Ian and Lins « 18 May 2013, 08:57
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by Trunkster » 05 Mar 2013, 09:52

My `13 year old has suddenly discovered a fascination for history. We were talking about holidays for this year and he announced that he wants to go...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
18 May 2013, 08:57
The Lakes it is.....

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 18 May 2013, 07:26
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by littlecharlie » 13 May 2013, 21:23

Just booked a week at Eskdale Campsite near Boot in June. Last minute change of heart from the Peaks on the recommendation of a friend.

3 pubs...

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Last post by LittleMissSunshine
18 May 2013, 07:26
Royal oak, wetton

Last post by Cruz « 17 May 2013, 20:53
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by Dazco » 16 May 2013, 20:26

Anyone stopped here ?

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Last post by Cruz
17 May 2013, 20:53
First trip out in the van

Last post by jokeruk « 17 May 2013, 19:38
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by jokeruk » 06 May 2013, 16:33

Had an awesome time. Went to Barmouth yesterday, which for us is around 100ish miles. Did a none stop run on the way there and the van didn't miss a...

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Last post by jokeruk
17 May 2013, 19:38
switzerland 18 - 19th may

Last post by oorwullie « 17 May 2013, 18:50
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by oorwullie » 30 Apr 2013, 10:51

right on the lac and any generation bus is welcome.it's not exclusively Aircooled , but it is exclusively VW.................... :ok

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Last post by oorwullie
17 May 2013, 18:50
Stonehenge campsite

Last post by Daffy « 17 May 2013, 15:10
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by DevonMark » 02 May 2013, 10:32

Spending two nights at Stonehenge campsite next weekend onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone been there before?

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Last post by Daffy
17 May 2013, 15:10
Any good campsites on Kent coast?

Last post by Pwag20 « 17 May 2013, 07:41
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 14 May 2013, 22:46

Heading off to the Kent coast for a few days, but looking at campsites, they all look like holiday parks - not really our cup of tea.

Anyone...

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Last post by Pwag20
17 May 2013, 07:41
Leicester City No Barrier Parking

Last post by Ian and Lins « 16 May 2013, 18:01

by Ian and Lins » 16 May 2013, 18:01

Maybe taking Lindsay into Leicester this weekend, anyone know a barrier free car park near Belgrave Road?

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Last post by Ian and Lins
16 May 2013, 18:01
Stubcroft Farm

Last post by nobbyfox « 16 May 2013, 17:01
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by nobbyfox » 11 May 2013, 12:47
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Stayed at Stubcroft Farm over the B/H weekend. Expensive at £42 per night!
Nice campsite but only 6 showers and not the best i have seen. A few eco...
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Last post by nobbyfox
16 May 2013, 17:01
Dogs in France - Advice Please

Last post by T'Onion « 15 May 2013, 20:40
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by PetenAli » 11 May 2013, 08:26

I don't know if anyone can help with any advice here - 80 90 forum usually comes up trumps though.

The problem is as follows:

We have a trip to...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 May 2013, 20:40
Campsites Near Adinkerke, Belgium

Last post by aahridey « 15 May 2013, 20:36

by aahridey » 15 May 2013, 20:36

Hi,

We're going to take our newly MOT'd T25 for a tobacco and booze run to Adinkereke in Belgium next week. This is the first time we will have...

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Last post by aahridey
15 May 2013, 20:36
Saxon drugs and Rock & Roll...

Last post by ladybugsdad « 15 May 2013, 15:52
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by jed the spread » 08 May 2013, 17:00

OK we do usually have a bit of randomness on weekends away but this one had more than usual. The title says it all really so I thought I would share...

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Last post by ladybugsdad
15 May 2013, 15:52
petrol diesel lpg prices,+which adapter EU

Last post by Louey « 13 May 2013, 21:08
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by royt28 » 13 May 2013, 12:06

not sure if this has been posted before, usefull site on fuels etc price how many etc etc lpg adapter type for each country.

enjoy onclick=...

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Last post by Louey
13 May 2013, 21:08
Is an awning extra

Last post by thechubbsdub « 13 May 2013, 20:45
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by Marshmallow » 12 May 2013, 21:37

So was just going to book our first trip away in out van and put all the dates in on the availability with the correct number of adults and children...

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13 May 2013, 20:45
Transport cafes POI for TomTom here ->

Last post by jed the spread « 12 May 2013, 19:39
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by ghost123uk » 09 May 2013, 09:43

1/3rd the way down on the left hand side of this website = )

I have not linked directly to the file as they seem to be very protective of their...

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12 May 2013, 19:39

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