Bought a Caravan Today!

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  • MayaM

    I think i mentioned about a year ago that we were planning to buy a caravan… We've done it at last :D Its only a little old one, didnt want to spend a lot of money if we decide we hate caravaning :o But it is immaculate inside and outside, its obviously been really well looked after. And a lovely layout as well, sleeps 4 people which is great considering its only small :D

    Isnt it cute?!

    Here's some pictures i took whilst we were looking around, there were 3 or 4 to choose from so took some pics to look at when we got home, but once we saw inside this one we decided to buy it there and then!

    Some pictures i pinched off the website… not the interior i'd choose lol But its clean and well looked after :) Im pretty sure Maya will spend her days sleeping along the back of the chair looking out at her minions :rolleyes:

    Jess

    http://www.silverbriar.co.uk

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  • tanzaT

    Very nice… should really be fun.... In the US those are called Travel Trailers

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • BenkuraB

    We're on our 2nd caravan now. The dogs love it. We meet up with friends and have a great time. I'm sure you and Maya will have many happy times in your new van. :):)

    Victoria Miller & the hounds of Benkura

    www.benkurabasenjis.co.uk

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  • MayaM

    Maya will love it, can you imagine her sat in like Queen Maya? :D

    Unfortunately i cant tow it at the moment as i have to do a towing test.. Pain in the a$$. But once thats done i'll be up and down the country with it :)

    I like "travel trailers", thats cute!

    Jess

    http://www.silverbriar.co.uk

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  • tanzaT

    @Maya:

    Maya will love it, can you imagine her sat in like Queen Maya? :D

    Unfortunately i cant tow it at the moment as i have to do a towing test.. Pain in the a$$. But once thats done i'll be up and down the country with it :)

    I like "travel trailers", thats cute!

    Too funny, in the US anyone can tow anything… but you know, I agree they should have to have a towing test... honestly.. to me that would be a good thing... I have seen many driving them that are a real hazzard on the roads, particularly back to when I was hauling horses...

    Don't know if you heard, but Sue and Jeff will not be coming this year to Crufts.. I know they are sad to miss seeing you and your girl... but the expense got to be too much.. They are planning on next year

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • MayaM

    Oh, i didnt know Sue and Jeff weren't coming over, last time i spoke to Sue (just before Westminster) everything was still on for them coming to Crufts. That is such a shame as i was really looking forward to meeting them both, but especially to thanking Sue in person for being the one who made it possible for me to have Maya! :D And i just adore Dunkin so i was really wanting to have a look at him in person… Maybe next year!

    I have a friend who was hoping to bring her pug over from Malta but wasnt able to because of the expense of bringing her into the country... I think JUST to get her into the UK was about ?1500... Thats crazy and a real shame.

    Jess

    http://www.silverbriar.co.uk

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  • Shaye's MomS

    Here's hoping you have lots of fun in your caravan (travel trailer, here). Our b's love traveling and camping and I'm sure Maya will love it as well.

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Your caravan looks lovely Jess, used to have one a long time ago.
    So do you need to do a test before you can tow nowerdays (sp) ?

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • MayaM

    I know Maya will be SOOO excited when we go out in the caravan, she will love it :D

    Shelley - If you got your licence after 1997 (i think) you have to do a towing test to tow a horse trailer or caravan. I can go out and drive a 3.5tonne lorry on my licence, but not tow a caravan… Strange logic lol

    Jess

    http://www.silverbriar.co.uk

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  • tanzaT

    @Maya:

    Oh, i didnt know Sue and Jeff weren't coming over, last time i spoke to Sue (just before Westminster) everything was still on for them coming to Crufts. That is such a shame as i was really looking forward to meeting them both, but especially to thanking Sue in person for being the one who made it possible for me to have Maya! :D And i just adore Dunkin so i was really wanting to have a look at him in person… Maybe next year!

    I have a friend who was hoping to bring her pug over from Malta but wasnt able to because of the expense of bringing her into the country... I think JUST to get her into the UK was about ?1500... Thats crazy and a real shame.

    Yes, they decided after Westminster that the flight cost was just too high for this year, they are planning on next year. Works out for me, however since I am flying out to see Jeff that weekend

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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