Tam & co the great winter escape

[Just smiffy]

I was 6’2 Tam and as you know I found a solution, a bit drastic but it works….

 

[scousebird]

Have a great trip Tam, I hope you can sort the bed out.

 

[SOS]

Safe travels Tam. I don’t comment but do watch your threads.

 

[Minxy]

Re bed cushions - use the spare 'arm' cushions from the sofa and push them behind the cab seats, or the smaller ones from the rear sofa. Also definitely get yourself a topper as it will make a heck of a difference to the comfort.

 

[frogijock]

Try sleeping diagonally to give you some extra length

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[rich g]

Have a great & safe travels,looking forward to reading about your adventures.

Stay safe Tam.

 

[carolyn]

Nice idea but mine are ex caravan cushions and covers aren't removable etc .

To be honest i dont think a topper would sort this problem its just bad design ...cushions are made for a caravan width bed but the van is a lot narrower so the 4 cushions dont fit in the gap so i turned the base ones sideways and put one back along bottom ...but as nothing to stop them moving the 2 large cushions separate and you fall down in between .

Ill have to find a way of jamming in a cushion to stop them moving . View attachment 552800

How about two lengths of webbing and a couple of plastic Delrin buckles. I use them for rolling up spare quilts but it might work if you had two long lengths.https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwj14eSEzPTzAhUK6u0KHTR8CDwYABAKGgJkZw&ae=2&sig=AOD64_3WrhaD1J_S2M_ZuBzfMRnBJdIPYg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwj7j9-EzPTzAhVGecAKHUv7BdkQ5bgDegQIARBI&adurl=
That was supposed to be a link to Delrin buckles on Amazon , those flat black plastic ones that clip into one another.

 

[berni109]

Good idea Carolyn but as I read it he has left home.
How about a pair of buckle straps that should do the same thing but not quite so elegant. Halrauds sell such things for loads of money and Tam should be passing one somewhere between home and the tunnel.
Forgot to say enjoy your sunshine holiday.

 

[Northernraider]

Finally back from taking mum shopping you would think she was never going to see a shop again ...i then had to help her try and put all the extra stuff she bought away lol. So just having a spot of lunch before we head off ...

For those who follow Lenny HB thread and enjoy guessing the price of lunch ive included a pic

Still raining so im hoping its a bit dryer down sarf .



Managed to get a carbon monoxide alarm so ill fit that later.

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

£4.40
Was blowing a hooley and raining all night and in to the morning on the south coast, but dry and sunny now, cant hear the wind. Still 14 degrees so you are heading the right way!

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[fat haggis]

£2.35

 

[scousebird]

£3.89

 

[Minxy]

£3.60

 

[Dutch 68]

Finally back from taking mum shopping you would think she was never going to see a shop again ...i then had to help her try and put all the extra stuff she bought away lol. So just having a spot of lunch before we head off ...

For those who follow Lenny HB thread and enjoy guessing the price of lunch ive included a pic View attachment 552847


Still raining so im hoping its a bit dryer down sarf .



Managed to get a carbon monoxide alarm so ill fit that later.

Sorry to disappoint , torrential rain so far all day, I hope you have fairly new tyres, and a dinghy on the roof, just in case

 

[denisejoe]

£3

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[Littlewheels]

I can see you are sticking to the healthy diet

 

[G-RMPS]

That lot won’t make you shorter. Spend your money on a haircut and thinner socks. You’ll need socks in bed in this weather

 

[Chris]

£3.87p

 

[Janine]

I had problems with cushions parting because I only pull the bed out halfway. Cured it with a couple of lengths of tape around the cushions with Velcro on the ends.

Have a great trip

 

[Manic]

Managed to get a carbon monoxide alarm so ill fit that later.

What cm alarm did you get

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[Northernraider]

4 flipping pages already lol and ive just left

Anyway we are parked up for tonight in Alnwick.....ive never been here before surprisingly ...the first spot i picked was roadside with a lovely view of the castle but i think it would have been noisy and id like a decent kip tonight after last night.
So i moved in to the town where theres a quiet little longstay carpark which is better for the dogs so this will do for tonight. Hopefully no boyracers . One other motorhome here but not seen any signs of life. It was bright and sunny earlier from berwick on but back to rain now and the ground is soaking.

Putting the dinner on now as im starving ....that lunch was rubbish.


Oh by the way it was £2.43

 

[philann]

When you make up the bed, turn the cushions over so the pattern and shaping is down, when we had a caravan we found that it was flatter and less bumpy and comfier.
Have a great trip

 

[Mikey RV]

Can you not move the seats back to stop the cushions sliding apart and aim your feet in between the seats for extra room.

 

[Mikey RV]

Th

Finally back from taking mum shopping you would think she was never going to see a shop again ...i then had to help her try and put all the extra stuff she bought away lol. So just having a spot of lunch before we head off ...

For those who follow Lenny HB thread and enjoy guessing the price of lunch ive included a pic View attachment 552847


Still raining so im hoping its a bit dryer down sarf .



Managed to get a carbon monoxide alarm so ill fit that later.

That’s a meal deal so £2.50

 

[3DOM]

Safe travels Tam.

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[Barclaybasher]

Tam I had an uncomfortable made up bed on the Eriba. I cut off the buttons, flattened the cushions - much better

 

[MaidinDevon]

I will be watching and vicariousy enjoying the sunshine and warmth.

I am taking to a narrowboat on the canals this winter instead. At least it has central heating and a multi fuel stove. And no concerns with weight, or packing to avoid rattles and flying objects, when on the road

Would a blow up camping mat help? It might stop you falling down the cracks in the cushions. Easy to store during the day too.

Safe travels. I am looking forward to your impressions of Croatia, I loved it, beautiful scenery and lovely people. Food quite salty though.

Happy travels to you and the dogs.

 

[Northernraider]

What cm alarm did you get

This one ....it was all they had in the shop i was in ...£14.99 but worth it for peace of mind ....and it also tells the temperature so thats a bonus

 

[gus-lopez]

Look at your wassap.

 

[Minxy]

Look at your wassap.

I hope that's not a rude Spanish word for something personal!

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