Just remember bud that idling, especially from cold is where the majority of engine wear comes from. Not a problem, but if you are doing it regularly just drop the oil a bit sooner.
Winter Wild Camping - Anyone Doing It ?
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Just remember bud that idling, especially from cold is where the majority of engine wear comes from. Not a problem, but if you are doing it regularly just drop the oil a bit sooner.
what a view !! where is that ?
I've never really thought about it like that but, then again, I'm a self-confessed mechanical numpty and so unlikely to have done! That said, I only do it once in a blue moon and certainly not enough for me to worry about (says the idiot with confidence).
Thats Ayr caravan / touring park in St Ives. Its a fantastic view - pitch number 7, infact all the tourer spots have that view. Great toilets etc too - Loved Trefalgan too, its an hour walk along the coastal path in the morning into town but beautiful. I wouldn't do it in the winter though, you'll end up getting airlifted ha ha.
A valid point about the engine wear for sure, but..... if given the option of engine wear or hypothermia.... let the engine take the pounding, ha ha ha. Having said that, once the engines run long enough for the heater to fire properly, you should just be able to whack it back off again.
Ayr caravan and camping site St Ives....
hi take the plunge no good saying on your death bed i should have gone wild camping some nice people doing it
We manage fine with winter Duvalays.
Wear a hat in bed and long sleeved top.
As above keep the roof down and if you have a bed up you could do what we do and drop a curtain down from the end of the roof bed.
This makes the bed space much smaller and two bodies will keep it toastie warm.
Coffee and porridge to warm up in the morning.
It’s not exactly wild camping but a lot of Britstops are great. Warm meal and a couple of pints by the fire before walking to the van in the car park. Just back from the Balintore Inn, it’s car park is right on the shore line with great breakfast views.
Wear a hat in bed and long sleeved top.
As above keep the roof down and if you have a bed up you could do what we do and drop a curtain down from the end of the roof bed.
This makes the bed space much smaller and two bodies will keep it toastie warm.
Coffee and porridge to warm up in the morning.
It’s not exactly wild camping but a lot of Britstops are great. Warm meal and a couple of pints by the fire before walking to the van in the car park. Just back from the Balintore Inn, it’s car park is right on the shore line with great breakfast views.
Just had a weekend in Whitby, wild camped by the sea, was awsome
