Hi Guys, Newbie, nearly at Retirement, Single 66 year old lady, who is young in mind, and just bought an old lady as a M/Home! (2 Viewers)

[chrispenrallt]

Well done you and welcome! I would love to be able to travel in UK for a year, if you ever reach Pembrokeshire will be happy to say hello! Im a newbie too and I think I might have to get myself to a rally so that someone can help me out!!

 

[Indy259]

Hi and You are right, we are a friendly crowd. I have an 02 Duetto also on my own and certainly not mechanical. I live in Woodbridge so quite close.

 

[dawsey]

I bought 2 weeks ago a 21 year old Boxer Star Dream, with a back lounge, I love her, but now having a few teething problems, since I paid over my money sadly. (See my thread for advise).

I live in the beautiful town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

My Dream is to travel the UK in my Retirement for 1 year, then also with hopefully, with more confidence, than I do now, as a NEWBIE!

At present apart from the horrendous drive home from Somerset (another story on that drive haha), with "Dollie", yes I've personalised her, I am hoping, for some help, with heating Gas, Electric, Battery etc etc, it all sounds so complicated, for a professional woman, with her own business, but never been any good, with the practicals of vehicles.

Divorce has meant, that there is no man around, to do these things, the driving is a doddle, but everything else, is an absolute nightmare to me!

Im Worried, but also very excited about the forthcoming adventure, and have joined many clubs, as I have been told, are a very friendly Bunch.

So here goes ?

Regards Caroline

Welcome. We are also newbies on here, but old hands running campers and other vehicles of every stripe. I joined to swap stories as I’ve now not much to do as we live (full time) in the van for now, and to offer help and advise to others with their vans. Ours is also 20yrs old - you will find there is always something to adjust or fix, but you will quickly develop the required skills. Happy to help with any question

 

[robnchris]

Hi Caroline and welcome to the Motorhomefun madhouse, as already suggested make a list of any concerns you have with Dollie and post them, there is an abundance of knowledge and advice here and we are sure willing hands to help you through any problems.
A very Happy New motorhome and New Year to you.

 

[Riverbankannie]

My advise is to get a Haynes Motorhome manual, probably 3rd Edition published in 2012 is about right. Unlike Haynes manuals for cars, it doesn’t tell you anything about the engine or running gear, but instead tells you about how things work inside the motorhome.
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Next, look at the Rallies section on here. Get togethers where we socialise, chat about this and that and help one another out. The smaller ones are best and of course I will extend a welcome to you at the Easter Rally near Bath.

RALLY 🐥🐥🐥Easter at Quackers, Woodside Field 6 - 11 April 2023 🐥🐥🐥

Well, yesterday I saw Hot Cross Buns in Sainsburys so it’s never too early to think about next Easter. The rally will be at popular Woodside Field owned by our very own Brian and Helen Quackers 5 nights 6 - 11 April 2023. Brian will provide a...

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Rally - Easter at Quackers, Woodside Field 6 - 11 April 2023 🐥🐥

This is the rally thread to express interest and get on the list. The rally will be at popular Woodside Field, Old Sodbury, on the A46 between Bristol and Bath, owned by our very own Brian and Helen Quackers https://www.woodsidefield.co.uk/ 5 nights 6 - 11 April 2023. Brian will provide a...

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[MisterB]

Remember that the more you spend time together, the more things you may decide she needs or wants. It's absolutely normal for things to 'go wrong' or need some sort of attention. Think if her as your little girl ..... She needs love and attention all though her life, new clothes from time to time and some girls can be quite high maintenance but the love they give back is incredible ....

Put together a list of things she needs and must have and a list of would like to haves, then prioritise each list and work your way through them. Take her out on a few trips and spend time together before rushing into buying her some designer accessories and expensive make up.

And don't be worried about asking for help with your parenting skills .... There are plenty of experienced parents on here willing to offer advice.

Most of all, enjoy your time together ....

 

[lindyloot]

Welcome to Fun, you will find other motorhomers are always happy to help.

 

[Figaro]

 

[Wendo55]

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Loads of us solos on here and we survive!

 

[snowbirds]

Hi and You are right, we are a friendly crowd. I have an 02 Duetto also on my own and certainly not mechanical. I live in Woodbridge so quite close.

Hi and Welcome as you can see in my Avatar my van needs a bit of work too.

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[sweet caroline]

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Loads of us solos on here and we survive!

Fantastic, Wendy, maybe meetup on the river of Woodbridge one day, thank you so much all your support

 

[sweet caroline]

Hi and Welcome as you can see in my Avatar my van needs a bit of work too.

Thank you for your support

 

[Holly's mum]

Hi Caroline, to Fun.

As others have said very well above, ask any questions you have or you can use the search function to see if your questions have already been asked and this may save you some time.

A really good Fun rally and quite close to you is the Swaffham Bash, there will be plenty of people there who would be happy to look at any issues you have with your new Motorhome and help or give guidance. Plus it would be a good way to meet some funsters and make new friends https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/swaffham-shindig-formally-the-thetford-bash.270330/

There is also a solo section in the Forums for single Motorhomers, there are lots out there.

Most of all, I am sure that you & Dollie will have lots of fun adventures together.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Hi and Welcome !

 

[Bramidan]

Welcome to the forum.
I spend my time 50% loving the fact I’ve finally got a motorhome and 50% worrying!
I read something on a thread on this site, only yesterday and it was basically saying “ we worry too much” sometimes I think that is true, since purchasing I’ve read about things I never knew existed.
Start local so you won’t be stranded and ease yourself into it.
Enjoy your new experience.

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[ambulancekidd]

 

[sweet caroline]

Remember that the more you spend time together, the more things you may decide she needs or wants. It's absolutely normal for things to 'go wrong' or need some sort of attention. Think if her as your little girl ..... She needs love and attention all though her life, new clothes from time to time and some girls can be quite high maintenance but the love they give back is incredible ....

Put together a list of things she needs and must have and a list of would like to haves, then prioritise each list and work your way through them. Take her out on a few trips and spend time together before rushing into buying her some designer accessories and expensive make up.

And don't be worried about asking for help with your parenting skills .... There are plenty of experienced parents on here willing to offer advice.

Most of all, enjoy your time together ....

That is soooo kind of you, and that reply, deeply moved me ! To take the time and trouble to make me feel very at home within this site !. Thank you, I feel a little more confident now, but more when it has had a FULL SERVICE first though hahah

 

[sweet caroline]

Welcome. We are also newbies on here, but old hands running campers and other vehicles of every stripe. I joined to swap stories as I’ve now not much to do as we live (full time) in the van for now, and to offer help and advise to others with their vans. Ours is also 20yrs old - you will find there is always something to adjust or fix, but you will quickly develop the required skills. Happy to help with any question

AHH Thank you so much guys !

 

[scotzsue]

Just get out there and have a go, if there are things you need explaining before you start, just ask, there may be a few tongue in cheek responses though. For things like heating, water fridges, the instructions are mostly available as a pdf, google may become a friend.
good luck and hold onto your sense of humour, there are things you might despair about now, but will look back on with amusement.

 

[sweet caroline]

Welcome to the forum.
I spend my time 50% loving the fact I’ve finally got a motorhome and 50% worrying!
I read something on a thread on this site, only yesterday and it was basically saying “ we worry too much” sometimes I think that is true, since purchasing I’ve read about things I never knew existed.
Start local so you won’t be stranded and ease yourself into it.
Enjoy your new experience.

I have just booked into a site, 20 miles, away, and farmer site owner, will go through everything with me both on site and in my van too, as there is a M/H shop for things too, How lovely is that ? Yes so took your advise honey, and doing it local for this season, then maybe further afield in summer, Scotland maybe ? whooppee

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[sweet caroline]

Hi Caroline, to Fun.

As others have said very well above, ask any questions you have or you can use the search function to see if your questions have already been asked and this may save you some time.

A really good Fun rally and quite close to you is the Swaffham Bash, there will be plenty of people there who would be happy to look at any issues you have with your new Motorhome and help or give guidance. Plus it would be a good way to meet some funsters and make new friends https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/swaffham-shindig-formally-the-thetford-bash.270330/

There is also a solo section in the Forums for single Motorhomers, there are lots out there.

Most of all, I am sure that you & Dollie will have lots of fun adventures together.

Hi ther Guys, What wonderful introduction of this site, has given me the WARMTH to a an Old lady like me and Dolly has been overwhelming, to say the least ! Thank you, I willl look into the Swaffam Bash definately, your all STARS here !

 

[Nanniemate]

Get booked onto some rallies Easter at Quakers in a good start and still spaces I believe, as for the lack of a man that no great loss, there are many of both sexes on here that will help you.
It a lovely looking van and I hope you get loads of use from it and have happy travels

 

[sweet caroline]

Get booked onto some rallies Easter at Quakers in a good start and still spaces I believe, as for the lack of a man that no great loss, there are many of both sexes on here that will help you.
It a lovely looking van and I hope you get loads of use from it and have happy travels

hahaha ! Thank you, I am overwhelmed by the amount of generous infomation, people are willing to share, and it has made the Worry about Dollie, less paramount, so Thank you, and will look into that Rally too, Making me soo excited about the forthcoming Adventure, she will allow me to have, Well Hopefully ! haha

 

[meanders]

Despite the banter here, there are plenty of Funster solo's. There is also a solo ladies group that like to be near each other on rallies, all of whom are perfectly self sufficient. What I am saying, is I may be a bloke, but you don't need a one of me.

The Swaffham rally is not far from you and a number of the solo's will be there. You will also find plenty of help from all-comers there, but it's not until May. You will find it in the rally calendar.

Plenty of other rallies around, and we will want to know if you not get a warm welcome whatever your van, your party size, your gender, race, etc. etc.

We are not far from you either. Near Wattisham airfield. There. Are a good few regulars in and around Bury St Edmunds, so you will not be far from someone if you get really stuck with something.

Welcome to the Fun.

 

[Nanniemate]

I have just booked into a site, 20 miles, away, and farmer site owner, will go through everything with me both on site and in my van too, as there is a M/H shop for things too, How lovely is that ? Yes so took your advise honey, and doing it local for this season, then maybe further afield in summer, Scotland maybe ? whooppee

Take all you need from home try not too spend too much or you will end up with loads on really usefull stuff you never use

One other point on your maiden voyage dont fill your water tanks then travel to you location with the drain valve open as you will not have any water when you get there ....................................guess how I know that

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[sweet caroline]

AHHH That is soooooooooooooo reassuring to me, and I can't believe, how lovely and friendly this Forum is, it is overwhelming, that with my worry about Dollie, and maybe buying a "DuD" van, is slowly evaporating, well nearly ! hahah . I am looking forward to the above rallies, and looking forward too meeting you all too, I just can't wait ! the Big news is 13th January, on her Full Service ! ,,,,

 

[L' Hobo]

Hi Caroline, to Fun.

As others have said very well above, ask any questions you have or you can use the search function to see if your questions have already been asked and this may save you some time.

A really good Fun rally and quite close to you is the Swaffham Bash, there will be plenty of people there who would be happy to look at any issues you have with your new Motorhome and help or give guidance. Plus it would be a good way to meet some funsters and make new friends https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/swaffham-shindig-formally-the-thetford-bash.270330/

There is also a solo section in the Forums for single Motorhomers, there are lots out there.

Most of all, I am sure that you & Dollie will have lots of fun adventures together.

sweet caroline , Welcome!

As you live in Bury, can I second Holly's mum's recommendation to book up immediately to the Swaffham Bash while there are still spaces.
It's great Rally with a bargain menu of Food, Frolics, Fun & Advice! (You can even do some Moped racing!) and it's local. what more could anyone ask for?

 

[Silver-Fox]

There is also a solo ladies group that like to be near each other on rallies,

That’s so they don’t have to walk too far to the cauldron

 

[Spriddler]

Get booked onto some rallies Easter at Quakers in a good start and still spaces I believe,

Ahem, it's at Quackers, and they're not Quakers

RALLY 🐥🐥🐥Easter at Quackers, Woodside Field 6 - 11 April 2023 🐥🐥🐥

Well, yesterday I saw Hot Cross Buns in Sainsburys so it’s never too early to think about next Easter. The rally will be at popular Woodside Field owned by our very own Brian and Helen Quackers 5 nights 6 - 11 April 2023. Brian will provide a...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

and Welcome to Fun!

 

[Nanniemate]

Ahem, it's at Quackers, and they're not Quakers

RALLY 🐥🐥🐥Easter at Quackers, Woodside Field 6 - 11 April 2023 🐥🐥🐥

Well, yesterday I saw Hot Cross Buns in Sainsburys so it’s never too early to think about next Easter. The rally will be at popular Woodside Field owned by our very own Brian and Helen Quackers 5 nights 6 - 11 April 2023. Brian will provide a...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

and Welcome to Fun!

Yes but they worship at the fire pit and the religious feast of bacon butties is sacred to many who attend

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