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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Towing in the dark for the first time wasn't too bad at all. We're off to a caravanning reunion with friends in Cromer, Norfolk and we're pitched on one of our favourite sites, Forest Park.
We stroll the Cromer streets, walk the lovely forest area of the park, enjoy some fine dining at a nearby hotel and pick up some essential accessories for our caravan in Sheringham.
Incidentally, we will announce the winner of the Caravantastic bag in our next video.
Thanks for watching!
Helen & Dave
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Happy birthday Helen
Thank You Craig
Love Cromer, Love the Red Lion. Great beers
Hi Tim, agreed, we visit The Red Lion every time we go to Cromer. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
Lovely vlog lovely music!!!😄👍
Thank you so much Romeo, hope you're well. 😁
Love Cromer may Janes for fish and chips and the welli for a beer 👍
Spot on Steve 👍👍
Excellent vlog as usual Dave: I'm still a bit new to towing so doing it in the dark is not something I would want to do just yet. We're away in the van today for the weekend in Northwich. Looking forward to it. Off to pack the car. Stay safe. Thanks once again and Happy Birthday Helen xx xx
Hi Paul, many thanks indeed, Helen says thank you. Hope you have a great weekend at Northwich. Take care, Helen & Dave
Audio on this post is exceptional..must have separate mic's...I always have immense respect and appreciation for our volunteer firefighters,, sea rescue boat crews and emergency response folks who put them selves in harm's way to help the community...god bless them and keep them safe!!.❤️🙏🇬🇧🇺🇦
With you all the way, our emergency services, armed forces and volunteers are to be respected for what they do and yes, god bless them. We do have separate lapel mics, but sadly the battery went part way through the video (I forgot to charge up). Think we got away with it though. As always, thanks for watching. Cheers, Helen & Dave
I love Cromer. Been a couple of times. But I have yet to visit sheringham. I have got the pink stuff and it is very good.
Thanks again for another great video mate. 😊
Hi Greg, as you can tell, we love this part of Norfolk. Sheringham worth a visit if you’re this way. Reassuryto know the Pink Stuff works, we’ve heard great things. Hope you’re well and thanks as always. Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Helen and Dave thanks for sharing Forest Park reunion,we have a campervan and it will be our shakedown in April so decided to stay at Forest Park for a couple of nights due to your video.Really looking forward to it and going to RedLion for lunch.😊 ps when we booked the park the question was how did we hear of the park, so hope you didn’t mind but we mentioned you….. cheers Bev,Ross and Chester the Jack Russell
Hi Bev, Ross & Chester, great to hear from you and we hope you enjoy Forest Park as much as we do. It's a regular haunt of ours and we will be visiting again later in the year. Thanks for mentioning us to them too. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Many Happy Returns Helen! Gosh my jaw dropped at the price of that dinner, tremendous value. Very brave towing in the dark, wouldn't fancy the setting up in darkness either. Cromer looks so nice and well done to the local British legion with that display, the horse was an incredible touch.
Hi Ashley, many thanks for your birthday wishes. Agreed the British Legion did a great job there and the food and prices were just amazing. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave 👍
We often watch Walk with me Tim, he’s brilliant what a small world.
That meal looked amazing! What a good price too ! Where was it we didn’t catch the name of the place .
Vicki & Gary x
Hi Vicky & Gary, Tim is very good. Dedicated and successful too. The meal was very good and it was The Dales Hotel near Sheringham Park. Highly recommend it. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Always great to catch up with friends 👍
You got that right!
Many happy returns for the 14th Helen, we hope you have a Fudgetastic day!
Thanks Gordon, just hope Dave spoils me 😂😂 take care, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen. Your towing and setting up experience takes me back 2 years when we purchased our first caravan in November (Swift twin axle Challenger). Having never owned a caravan before we towed from the dealers in Grantham to Woodland Waters in the dark and set up in the dark. Not having a clue what we were doing. we were so grateful to some very friendly caravanners who helped us find our pitch and set up. It was horrendous and I vowed the van would be sold the next day. 2 years down the road, we can't get enough of caravanning and have met some lovely people.
Get vlog yet again, thank you. Cheers Terry.
That's a lovely story Terry, thanks for sharing it. Yes, if you've still got your caravan a year down the line then you're probably hooked. The caravanning community is generally always ready to help, which is fantastic. Thanks as always for watching and leaving a comment. ATB, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave It's not fantastic - it's Caravantastic! 😁
@@gourdarchibald6588 Hi Gordon, ha ha, very good 👍
It’s my birthday tomorrow 10/11/ happy birthday to lovely Helen on the 14/11
Happy birthday for tomorrow ~Janey :o)
I have come to the same conclusion as you, I bought a tow cover to keep the caravan front clean. The rest of the caravan got dirty anyway. Don't use it now, another item bought that wasn't really required but I thought a good idea at the time. As you say, it is easier just to rub the caravan down, whilst the clip board camp commandants aren't looking. Have you noticed though, in extremely wet weather, you can arrive with the caravan almost clean but slightly wet and the caravan is a filthy mess ?
Yes Steve, I have noticed that, much cleaner in heavy rain! Paid a lot of money for the cover but only seem to be using it on long trips. Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
Thankyou for showing this lovely location. such cleanliness and pleasent place crack on and be safe
Thanks for your comment Barry, it means a lot to us. Take care, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Dave /Helen HOPE YOUR VAN IS CALLED DUNCAN HMS D3 👍😆
Ha Ha, we actually call it Jennifer because it's an Eccles. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Start of the vid your handbrake was on 🤦♂️, I thought here we go ,,,, my dad did it once when I was a kid, driving 13mile, arrived at site and shoes were welding to the drums ,,, with a lovely red glow
lol rest assured it was off before we left Teddy. I always put the brake on when we are stationary, especially on a sloping drive. Thanks, very observant of you though. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Great video both and Happy Birthday Helen for the 14th. Lovely site and Cromer looks lovely. Thanks both 😀
Glad you enjoyed it Tristan and thanks for watching. Helen shares her birthday with King Charles and no doubt will be expecting me to treat her like royalty for the day lol. ATB, Helen & Dave
Great video guys and have to say, after watching we were absolutely starving seeing all that lovely food... and Happy Birthday Helen!... cheers from Dave and Jane 👍
Hi Dave & Jane, thanks as always. Lovely meal at The Dales. Helen says thanks for the birthday wishes. Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
Happy birthday Helen!!!🎉🎂🥂💐
Helen says Thanks :o)
Another great video guys and Happy birthday Helen!!
Thanks so much! Rob, Can't wait to see what Dave gets me this year :o). Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Great put together vlog as always👍
We stayed at hotel de Paris a couple of years ago in early November and there was a coach Christmas party taking place 😂
it is as you described…… participated in a Cromer pub crawl when there . All good fun 🍺
Never knew about the Banksy though 🤔
Oh wow! We have to do the pub crawl, I reckon here might be more pubs than drinks we could manage though lol. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
I have always loved the sea, lighthouses; anything nautical ❤ enjoyable video
We do too Virginia. We almost always look for touring sites near the sea or by a river. Sending you our best wishes, Helen & Dave 😍
Not a fan of towing at night Dave but good to see you are all geared up with head torches etc. Cromer looks lovely 👍
Thanks 👍 Steve & Chris, we love Cromer and as you know we visit there regularly. ATB, Helen & Dave
Lovely video Enjoyed our night out👍
Highlight Ronnie, the food was excellent and great value too....deffo be back there soon. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Used to pitch up in the dark a lot when kids were at school, pick ‘em up and off into the sunset, literally. If I’m pitching in the dark these days something has gone wrong. Take care.
Hi Colin, it really wasn’t too bad but not something I would want to make a habit of! Hope you’re well. ATB Helen and Dave 👍
Hi guys
The pink stuff is definitely good for the caravan used it on most thing's. Great video.
ATB Joe & Tracey
Hi Joe & Tracey, yes, we've heard good things and thanks for confirming. Good price and worth a go (look out for the video lol). Cheers, Helen & Dave
That fish and chips looked amazing
Another great Vlog ❤
They were really delicious Matthew. Thanks for watching, always appreciate it. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hello Dave & Helen, I don’t mind night towing as the roads are quieter, but only done it twice after the weather forecast predicted strong winds for our departure day. Nice to see Cromer again but as with any seaside resort it’s not the same with the shutters down. we spotted our favorite ice cream shop opposite Dapper Chaps. All meals looked very appetizing especially the fish & chips 😋. Looks like you had an enjoyable time there 👍. All the best to you both, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob & Gail, We know only too well what you mean but when you live at the seaside (Caister On Sea) it’s sometimes nice to visit without the crowds but the downside as you rightly point out is many of the traders have shut up shop and gone to The Canaries 😂 Love Cromer, thanks for watching 👍 Helen & Dave 👍
Many happy returns, Helen. Cromer is really one of our favourite places, not least because we were both born there exactly 3 months apart and 300 yards apart, missus even has Henry Blogg in her family tree from her mother’s side, just to further enforce the connection. Never dull there regardless of weather. Will be there at Seacroft for New Year, cannot wait to get Xmas out of the way! Bah humbug.
Hi Mel, that’s some coincidence, did you meet in Cromer too? Seacroft fully booked for New Year should be a great atmosphere there, hope you have a good time. We love Cromer very much. Best wishes, Helen and Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave We were both moved as babies, missus to Norwich and me to my father’s family home village. I guess I probably roared past her in the pram….Still visited Cromer in our childhood, but not much since until the last few years.
@@mellarner8253 lovely 👍
Hi Dave and Helen, you did great towing in the dark and what a lovely meet up with your friends and all of the dogs ha ha . The campsite looks lovely and the trip into Cromer looked nice despite the weather. We have been to Cromer a few times but haven't been inside the church well its beautiful , the sun eventually came out x Julie and Tony x
Hi Julie & Tony, thanks so much, knowing the roads well certainly helped. Cromer parish church is beautiful and well worth a visit. I suppose we can't expect great weather in November but when the sun shone it was really rather pleasant. Best wishes to you both. Helen & Dave
Not my favourite past time but on long journey sometimes it's worth it. Stay safe, Mark & Coral
Hi Mark & Coral, same. No hassles but it was a case of needs must. Best wishes to you both. Helen & Dave
Car and caravan sparkling away in the evening breeze, somebody's spent some time polishing those :)
Thanks for noticing! I busted my backside getting it done but alas, 30 miles later and you wouldn't even have known. Take care, Helen & Dave
Always a first time for everything towing in the dark, it does make setting up a little more problematic 🔦. You can’t beat Cromer at any time of the year , or whatever the weather, we love it. We have stayed at Forest Park just once and it was really convenient for walking into town. Norfolks quite a good place for Banksy hunting. Loved the vlog, best wishes H&M. 😊
Hi there H& M, Cromer is certainly one of our faves, anytime of year. Banksy must like Norfolk 😂 Hope you’re both well. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Nice one Dave. You’ll have to let us know how you get on with the carpet. 👍
Hi Lesley, that's next weeks job and probably video too...swear jar at the ready. Great meal out. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Nice one , I spent a small fortune in that hardware store 😂 great video mate 👍🏻
You and me both Ian! great shop though, glad to see it still thriving. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Happy belated birthday to you Helen!
I've clearly been away from the UK for far too long. I didn't even think about towing at night. Here in Japan, you will find few caravans on our tolled expressways (motorways) during the daytime. Everybody travels overnight, to take advantage of the 'midnight discount' which lessens the price by 30%. There are different categories of tolls and towing a single axle trailer pushes you up one rank to a commercial vehicle price. Towing a twin axle trailer of which the axle is more than 1m apart, pushes you up two ranks to the price of HGVs and the like. Additionally, we don't have summer time and it gets dark at around 7pm, even on the longest day of summer. So, towing in the dark is a regular feature of caravan life here.
I had never realised how in Japan the nights are so long, even in summer. Midnight discounts is a good idea 👍 It really wasn’t a problem setting up in the dark but not something I would want to make a habit of. Best wishes, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Helen and Dave,
Only towed and ser up once in the dark didn't mind the drive hated setting up 😢.lovely looking site again.
Cromer does look lovely and peaceful. That is one reason we prefer being away in the van this time of year.
Bella seems to be more of a mummies dog.
We have watched Tim and have actually seen that review, so we know what you mean regarding the inside.
Breakfast looked amazing 😋
Big fans of the RNLI, always visit one if it's a coastal trip to buy our yr planner and Xmas cards when possible,
Enjoyed the vlog as always.
Take care all.
Paul and Joanne 👍 😊
Hi Paul & Joanne, you've got Bella sussed lol. It's a lovely time of year to be out in the caravan, we're just watching the weather and leaving it until the last minute before making our next move. Tim is very good and makes some lovely videos. As always, thanks for watching and best wishes to you both. Helen & Dave
Hi,
Agree with the weather watch, we have taken a step into the unknown and booked a 4 night new year's break in the van at sunny Scarborough 🤞
Yes he does make some great vlogs.
Thanks
P and J ☺️
I am surprised folk are worried about towing at night. We would not get out for 5 months of the year when we were towing. I will see your Cromer and raise you a Glen Affric in autumn. Our video of this will be on the 11th Dec though. Be safe out there.
It was no hassle David but I get your point about the long dark nights in Scotland this time of year. I think your Glen Africa wins hands down. Take care, Helen & Dave
Was that the Sea Marge in Overstrand where you went for the meal at the end of the video? We’ve been there a few times for Sunday lunch and it’s always been great.
Hi Lottie, no, this was The Dales Hotel at Sheringham, owned by the same company though. We haven’t been to the Sea Marge but heard it’s good. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave 👍
Thanks, will check it out next time we head to Sheringham!
Have you been on the steam train. It is good.
Yes, we have and must agree it's wonderful and looks great at Christmas.
I noted how the dog paid no attention to you Dave!!!😂😂😂😂
Story of my life John, Helen pays no attention either!!! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
😂😂😂😂 That’s the story of my life as well pal. Please keep up the good work. We are off on Saturday to pick up our new Swift X860. It’s brand new but a 2022 model go figure😂. Looking forward to getting away through the winter months.
@@johnpilling741 you must be very excited. Love the Swifts and the X860 looks lovely. Hope you have many fun adventures. Stay safe.Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave thank you yeah can’t wait.
Hi just a new subscriber to your channel me and my wife have just bought our first caravan been watching a lot of your videos and found them very helpful am the designated driver and am actually quite nervous about towing but am sure I will get used to it we're hoping our caravan will be ready to collect soon in the next few days we have storage set up and booked a camp site not to far from us I think this is the smart way to go as a complete novice we're going on the start of December for 2 nights depending on how cold thd weather is as am not to sure about the aqua roll freezing up have you any advice you could give please
Hi Paul, congratulations on acquiring a new caravan, it has easily been the best purchase we have ever made. Worth getting a jacket for the aqua roll, we use one in winter months. I have put a link below to what we have on our Amazon store. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Great idea to get to a local site and try everything out close to home. Remember though that as you move into spring and summer, that's where the real fun starts. Thanks for subscribing and stay in touch, we're always keen to hear how people are getting on in their caravans. All the best, Helen & Dave
@HelenandDave thank you so much I will keep in touch let you know how we go in December 🙂 Paul and Janet
Dave was that a cheeky little roundel on your tailgate?
Hi Derek, very observant of you! Yes it is. I'm not an old mod but do enjoy a bit of ska and northern soul. We are both from RAF families and have a love of aircraft. lol Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
I think your fascination of aircraft might have come through. I have to admit with Norfolk being a theme and Helen being Scottish that you might have been in the RAF. No matter how you did meet - we’re glad you did.
@@derekjacob2101 Thanks Derek, do you have an RAF connection?
@@HelenandDave Yes I do Dave; I was based at Wattisham near Ipswich and then RAF Germany and then RAF Wittering - home of the Harrier. I was an Aircraft Engineer. Went on to work servicing B747s at Stanstead
Ive maintained my relationship with aircraft up to the present day (and my wife just looks at me and sighs).
Have you tried King's forest campsite at West Stow?
Hi Geoff, no this is a new one on us, is it somewhere that you would recommend or was it somewhere you were thinking of visiting yourself?
@HelenandDave thinking of doing it ourselves. Went for a walk round west stow Anglo saxon village and park,saw this on the way out. Looks good on website.
I know it's over the border for you.
@@geoffclarke9157 thanks Geoff, will take a look.
Hi Dave & Helen,
I’m very new to your channel and watching back through your vlogs which I’m finding a great watch and very useful/helpful.
I like to ask… How do you find the Kia Sportage as a tow car? My wife and I are going to be getting a caravan next year some time but need to change our car first for something bigger and heavier, as we have a 2016 Merc A Class and would like a van with a layout and size similar to yours. So 4x4 and auto. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Adam.
Hi Adam, many thanks indeed for watching the channel and taking the time to leave a comment. Ours is a 2016 GTline 2.0lt AWD and it tows very well indeed upto 1900kg, we’ve been very happy with it. However the new Sportage is not so good it seems, smaller engine and less capacity. The Kia Sorento (the big brother) is a very capable tow car though but costs more and not quite so economical. I never wanted a Kia but it has been the best car we’ve ever had and we have had many. Good luck and thanks again. Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave Hi Dave & Helen, thanks for your quick reply it’s much appreciated. Ive subscribed to your channel and look forward to the content. I’ve seen the specs of the new Sportage and the price is way more than I want to spend. I’m going used so will have a look at the previous shape.