Caravan Snobbery? - Page 2

kc13661 · 20th March 2015, 06:42

Never had any issues always found the site community to be friendly and helpful, I know a lot of people look down on Hobby caravans and known some sites to refuse them, they are the favourite choice caravan for 'The travelling community'

RPWC · 20th March 2015, 06:54

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Never had any issues always found the site community to be friendly and helpful, I know a lot of people look down on Hobby caravans and known some sites to refuse them, they are the favourite choice caravan for 'The travelling community'

I have to admit,I don't like the Hobby,it's just so big and cumbersome , too blingy for me. Maybe Ronnie should get one

rich17865 · 20th March 2015, 07:09

When I had a van, I never noticed snobbery of such, but can believe it exists.

The main thing that scared me was the shocking condition the combinations were in, clearly overloaded nose weights, car fronts poking in the air, inability to reverse.

ssizefive · 20th March 2015, 11:47

Never had any issues myself - my van is 22 years old & everybody has been just as friendly as I normally find on the sites.

Steve.

hamster19 · 20th March 2015, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Tin Tent

My thoughts are that now caravans and sites have all mod cons the people that sneered at camping and caravaning in the past have now bought vans trouble is there not proper campers don't want to help or speak to you, sooner see you struggle than lend a hand. Site fees have gone through the roof because they want sites to be like hotels. Anyway off in mine tomorrow better put my suit and tie on. Newer did know where commers or full stops went.lol.
Must also say have meet more nice people than the keeping up with the Jones type.

Yes, these people are not proper camping types, they do not have the true helping sipirit of camping.

RPWC · 21st March 2015, 10:03

We are going away next school holiday,4 people,4 nights £120

macafee2 · 22nd March 2015, 19:23

I don't care what others drive or what van they have, I form my opinion based on how they conduct themselves. I no longer go to camp sites and use only CL's.

The wife persuaded me to buy a caravan from her friend who had been saying how great it was but had to sell it. In fact I was a manky Monza 1400S but we had great fun, really great fun. We then upgraded after a couple of years to a swift Allouette had that for 12-15 years and again had great fun. 2 years ago upgraded to a new caravan as we could afford one and the wife wanted a separate shower and toilet. We still have the same fun but life is a bit easier with one or two mod cons. I liked the swift right to the end. I've gone from manky to new but the last thing I'll do is scoff at someone else, unless of course they just reverse like a total fool with the caravan attached.

macafee2

Sidetops · 25th March 2015, 11:56

I neither care or take any notice of what people think of my outfit. I like it and that's all that counts! If people need to keep up with the Smith and Jones that's up to them, and I wish them good luck.

People can be so rude. Working for a Ford dealership, I often get snide comments about my Rover. But I really couldn't care less.

ssizefive · 25th March 2015, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Sidetops

I neither care or take any notice of what people think of my outfit. I like it and that's all that counts! If people need to keep up with the Smith and Jones that's up to them, and I wish them good luck.

People can be so rude. Working for a Ford dealership, I often get snide comments about my Rover. But I really couldn't care less.

I also work in a Ford dealership & I too get a lot of abuse aimed at my car and that I tow a caravan with it

Steve

Sidetops · 25th March 2015, 17:16

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

I also work in a Ford dealership & I too get a lot of abuse aimed at my car and that I tow a caravan with it

Steve

People's ignorance beggars belief doesn't it!

Which Ford dealership are you at. I'm at Jermyn & Sons in Seaford, a retail dealer.

20th March 2015, 06:42	#11
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Never had any issues always found the site community to be friendly and helpful, I know a lot of people look down on Hobby caravans and known some sites to refuse them, they are the favourite choice caravan for 'The travelling community' __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

21st March 2015, 10:03	#16
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	We are going away next school holiday,4 people,4 nights £120 __________________ Cheers. Rich…

20th March 2015, 07:09	#13
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	When I had a van, I never noticed snobbery of such, but can believe it exists. The main thing that scared me was the shocking condition the combinations were in, clearly overloaded nose weights, car fronts poking in the air, inability to reverse.

20th March 2015, 11:47	#14
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,604 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Never had any issues myself - my van is 22 years old & everybody has been just as friendly as I normally find on the sites. Steve.

22nd March 2015, 19:23	#17
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I don't care what others drive or what van they have, I form my opinion based on how they conduct themselves. I no longer go to camp sites and use only CL's. The wife persuaded me to buy a caravan from her friend who had been saying how great it was but had to sell it. In fact I was a manky Monza 1400S but we had great fun, really great fun. We then upgraded after a couple of years to a swift Allouette had that for 12-15 years and again had great fun. 2 years ago upgraded to a new caravan as we could afford one and the wife wanted a separate shower and toilet. We still have the same fun but life is a bit easier with one or two mod cons. I liked the swift right to the end. I've gone from manky to new but the last thing I'll do is scoff at someone else, unless of course they just reverse like a total fool with the caravan attached. macafee2

25th March 2015, 11:56	#18
Sidetops I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,252 Thanks: 293 Thanked 327 Times in 240 Posts	I neither care or take any notice of what people think of my outfit. I like it and that's all that counts! If people need to keep up with the Smith and Jones that's up to them, and I wish them good luck. People can be so rude. Working for a Ford dealership, I often get snide comments about my Rover. But I really couldn't care less.