Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?

[twotone2]

You on a campsite or in digs?

On a campsite, Santa Elena on the edge of Lloret de Mar, not our usual type of campsite, we prefer quite rural sites

 

[Ayjay]

Did you get an extra pole? Mine only came with 3

So far I've only used mine as a sun shade once or twice - will be interested how well you find it works in some wet stuff

I actually bought the Debus used from Jack T on here - It did come with poles but I'm sorry but I can't remember how many as I already had 4 better ones - the others are in the loft and I've never used them (if you was closer to me, you would be welcome to come and get one). It peed down most of yesterday afternoon and not a drop got through even though at one point I had the push up on a gathering pool (but that's down to me and after I adjusted it by taking the pole out of one corner thus lowering it, it was AOK again). I keep getting the itch to buy some carbon fibre poles but as they would probably cost as much as the Debus and Kiravans awnings did put together, my rear end keeps puckering up every time I get near the 'checkout' button.

 

[Ayjay]

PS. In terms of usage and adaptability, I think I prefer the Kiravans but the Debus is easier and quicker to get up particularly if you know it's not going to rain. My inention would always be to take both with us and mix and match - luckily they both fit in the Debus bag along with the 4 poles, the two DIY side walls and a selection of guy lines in different lengths.

 

[roadtripper]

I actually bought the Debus used from Jack T on here - It did come with poles but I'm sorry but I can't remember how many as I already had 4 better ones - the others are in the loft and I've never used them

I must admit when we've used it I've often used the 2 very serious wooden awning poles from our 15th century Burgundian tent, not practical for long trips though as they don't split down!

 

[benp1]

I have the debus canopy. It only comes with three poles, although I've not found that to be a problem so far

 

[twotone2]

This is more like it, a olive farm in the hills near the coastal town of L’Ampolla north east Spain, just the sound of the breeze blowing through the olive trees

 

[Ayjay]

@roadtripper - Presumably you mean replica 15th century Burgundian tent? Either that or it was that was a hell of a bargain given that it's lasted this long!

 

[roadtripper]

Indeed yes, we're somewhat lapsed (since younguns arrived) reenactors.

Maybe sometime at a forum meet we should bring the full camp, though probably better to leave the longbows and swords behind...

 

[DXX]

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This is more like it, a olive farm in the hills near the coastal town of L’Ampolla north east Spain, just the sound of the breeze blowing through the olive trees

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If it’s SE Spain there are some nice free beach park ups close by (searchforsites).

 

[Bav]

probably better to leave the longbows and swords behind...

Spoil sport!

 

[JumpShip]

If it’s SE Spain there are some nice free beach park ups close by (searchforsites).

There were lots of the beach front parking being cleared of overnighting moho's/ campers by the police when we were there this year.

 

[DXX]

There were lots of the beach front parking being cleared of overnighting moho's/ campers by the police when we were there this year.

What time of the year? It was OK last winter.

 

[MasterMates]

Heading down to the Camargue, currently waiting for the night boat to Caen.

 

[JumpShip]

What time of the year? It was OK last winter.

This was 2nd week of feb we saw evidence of it , full one day , empty the next at Aguilas.
Other people we spoke to said they'd seen the same further along the coast .

 

[True Romance]

Heading down to the Camargue, currently waiting for the night boat to Caen.

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Exciting ay it.

 

[Ricardo T]

Are you heading over to Dalsnibba? There’s amazing views up there.
We stayed at the bottom of a glacier opposite the start of the road to the viewpoint.

Yeah we headed up Dallsnibba…. agreed, stunning views!! Still alot of snow around too!

 

[RobertO2023]

Yeah we headed up Dallsnibba…. agreed, stunning views!! Still alot of snow around too!

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Awesome

 

[cgtmiles]

I think I may have to block this thread until my kid imposed exam time travel restrictions are lifted!

 

[DXX]

This was 2nd week of feb we saw evidence of it , full one day , empty the next at Aguilas.
Other people we spoke to said they'd seen the same further along the coast .

I saw some bigger MHs getting moved between Nov & Feb, I was allowed to stay by Police as under 5m. Plus I didn’t argue back in German!

 

[Jamiedh]

Staying at Ruda in Croyde this weekend. Cracking weather in one of my favourites places in the UK. Can’t ask for much more!