Arriving At Somers Wood Caravan Park
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- We arrive at Somers Wood Caravan Park, in preparation for our trips to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC Birmingham.
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First time I’ve seen those retro fit axle type stands on a Motorhome. Very useful in windy weather 👍🏻
Looking very dapper Mr Earnshaw, very modern haircut. Takes years off of you.
Thanks for sharing your setting up process 👍
Nice video, we will be at the show Thursday so will look out for you both.
We won't be going in Thursday, dog sitting I'm afraid.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo No worries, enjoy the show.
Enjoyed that video Jenny & Bob very informative. I loved the "stick that in your tank and drink it" phrase Bob. Pops was looking cute there at the end.
Enjoy the NEC.. looking forward to all your videos. Stay safe in storm Dennis!!
Cracking video Bob. Seriously thinking of either. Camper van Or motor home in the future, your videos give a great insight into the practicalities, and necessities involved. Thanks matey 😊
Wise decision to set off before the weekend. Looks like it's going to get pretty wild through Saturday and Sunday.
Thankyou will be watching
A lovely site, enjoyed the setting up of the van. Enjoy your weekend with your friend x
Thanks for Sharing. Very informative... good to see how you set up the water supply and waste water for a 10 day stay... under Tara’s watchful eye! Hope you enjoy your trip😊👍
Seems a lovely site. I like the trees and the dog walk.
Yes, very peaceful here.
I wish I could tag along with you guys! Your country is so beautiful.
Lovely site, unfortunately it’ll be a while before we’ll get to experience it due to kids. Have a wonderful rest before the show and hopefully we’ll get chance to catch you and say a quick hello whilst you’re working through Jenny’s spreadsheet excellence of things to film.
Lol, no spreadsheet for this show, little bit of lets see what there. The Database is more useful for all the new motorhome launches at the October show.
Wow Hotel-esk facilities. The toilet block looks very inviting
Yes, the shower was nice this morning.
Hi Bob we are new to wild camping and wondered if there is a reason not to fill the Motorhome with water before we go, i thought the point of a Motorhome is to do away with the bother of the aqua roll and waste water, your routine is very much still like when we had a caravan. I am guessing there is a reason i am missing that people dont carry water with them onboard, i imagine using more fuel is one but that would be set against not paying a site fee, is there another reason you dont fill up on site by the tap then let go the waste above their drain when you leave. Loving your vlog and have been following for a while now, learning so much new things.
We don't wild camp, we use sites generally so you're probably asking the wrong person. I only use the aquaroll when we are on sites like this time for 10 nights, so we don't need to move. Otherwise a full tank will last us 4 or 5 nights. I do travel with water in the tanks, but remember 1 litre of water weighs 1kg, so a full tank is like having another person on
Thank you Bob i knew i would be missing something, Oh a full tank is like another person eh, that’s the kids left with granny then. Keep doing what your doing. new Sub here 👍🏻
@@kellybutler9888 we do tend to travel with about quarter of a tank of water normally.
Hi bob interesting to see you,quite rightly,informing people to plug the cable into the motorhome or caravan before connecting to the outlet as you would be walking about with 240v.this really surprises me when i see people doing it the other way.however after you plugged the cable in you then coiled the cable up,yes loosely but you were then holding it while it was live.can i just say that if there is a break on the sheath you could be electrocuted.also the reason for not leaving it on the reel and leaving it loosely coiled is to prevent the cable overheating and going on fire.always think safety first.once again another great vlog and i hope you have a great time
Yes, you're correct. I normally tidy the cable before plugging it.
Great video. Loverly site and services. The changing block looks immaculate. Although the WM/TD is expensive with a domestic appliances rather then commercial.
Hi Bob having watched a great number of your videos I sometimes wonder if a caravan would suit you better. You use your motorhome as a towing vehicle, then on site as a caravan! After your SECC videos you show you can get an outstanding caravan for a lot less than a motorhome. One of the reasons I've been considering a motorhome is so that I can do 70mph on the motorway (and use the outside lane) to speed up long journeys. Keep the videos coming they're great.
At the moment, yes a caravan would suit us better, on a site for several days. We do say that having the car towed behind us, makes it like a caravan. However we will prefer a motorhome when touring Scotland, France or later in the year, Ireland. Motorhome to us is more flexible, it's a caravan when it needs to be, or a motorhome at other times. Also I'm not convinced it's cheaper than car and caravan. Our car and Motorhome new costs about £74k. A similar size new caravan and suitable 4x4 car could cost £25k + £50k. Not to mention the cost of taxing a large luxury car. Tax on the Up! is just £20 a year! The motorhome is £165 a year.
I agree with all you say, although I bought my nice 4x4 estate when it was 2 years old and in as new condition at 11000 miles but 50% cheaper than new! Road tax is £135. One of the reasons I stuck with caravans for over 30 years is when I worked, I could tow my caravan with my company car - very cost effective. Now retired not so cost effective!! But, as I said in previous messages, we are definitely going to by a motorhome in the next 12 to 18 months. Enjoy the NEC and look forward to the videos.
Nice one at least u set up before the bad weather comes this weekend does the site get busy when the NEC show is on what the weather been like there as I live the other side of Birmingham by the M5 cheers .kev
Yes it was really windy last night.
Great video again, enjoy the show.
Thanks we will do.
There's also a secret little pub right by the NEC called The Little Owl, really nice food and literally right by the entrance to NEC.
Never seen that, thanks.
Hopefully see you on the Bailey stand for a bacon roll at 8.45👍🏻
You might see me but you won't see me with a bacon roll! 👍👍
Hi Bob, just found your site. I live in Spain, but am thinking of buying a motorhome to
travel around the U.K. Watched your video traveling through the the tunnel which was
very interesting and informative. Would like to know if you have done a video of how
you connect your car to the back of your motorhome?
Sorry for the late reply, but I've done loads of videos on the A Frame. Here's the one about the upgrade. ruclips.net/video/XLtHjwwA7Sw/видео.html
So looking forward to your videos yeah. 👍👍👍👍👍
We should be at the show on Saturday 🙂
Enjoy the show!
I work for the company that the petrol tanker is in the lay bye, about 2 miles away in Coleshill, nice little town that is witless a bit of history and a nice walk, they've got the old stocks still that they used to put criminals in. Also a lovely pub for food in meriden called the bull
Can I ask why you always use the top hole in waste master and not the higher one at bottom. You would get more waste in plus easier to screw into? Personal preference I suppose.. Love the channel - I'm at the show Thursday.
The higher inlet on the waste master was designed for caravans where the waste outlet is higher than most motorhomes'. If I put it in there it probably wouldn't drain away.
Bob Earnshaw Goos point. My MH is older so had a higher outlet, fits nicely into the bottom higher inlet to wastemaster.
Hope you and Jenny have a lovely weekend before a busy week at the show.
I'm always impressed with your video quality and filming, particularly the lighting indoors and in the van, and wonder which lighting you use and how you set it up relative to the camera. Is it only one light source? I have a GoPro8 and have just bought the Ulanzi 49 led light but although brightness can be adjusted it seems very bright and reflects in the lenses of glasses. I would be grateful if you have any tips which would assist with correct lighting. Many thanks
We enjoyed this video and the full set up on arrival on site. We're looking forward to the ones from the show. Enjoy your week.
Thanks, just the lights in the motorhome for this video. There's a bit of flickering due to the LED dimmers inside the motorhome though, which I've not been able to fix.
If you have a chance look at the new Rollerteam Zefiro Sport with the MASSIVE garage!
I will keep an eye out for that motorhome.
Hope you enjoy your 10 day’s and the NEC. What do you do with Tara and Poppy when your at the show. We are just going for the day as we need to leave our dog at home.
Poppy and Tara stay with our friend Bob McKay and his westies Konnie and Macy in their caravan when we go to the show.
What’s the reason for not using the motorhome’s built in water tanks on this site?
We are here for 10 days, so I don't need to move the motorhome just to empty the waste tank or fill up.
Do not leave your cable coiled unroll completely.
If the cable is getting even a tad warm, it's underrated and dangerous.
Bob can you get to the NEC without a car. Is there any public transport. Would be interested to know what transport links there are to sites as we don’t have a tow car
Birmingham International train station is right next door. Have a look at ccmshow.co.uk/plan-your-visit/travel-info/
www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/getting-here/
Sorry Bob. I meant from Somers Wood
@@martinward4869 nearest bus stop appears to be Hampton Grange, 20 minutes 1 mile, X1 bus. I'd take your Motorhome in, if you get there early, you can park in one of the NEC car parks for free.
I have a question,you travel often with a dog sometimes 2, every time I watch your travels I have yet to see the dogs or their beds anything but spotless, how do you achieve this miracle please.
The camera sometimes lies, but Poppy does have a very good coat. We wash everything after a trip, including Poppy.
I think I’d struggle with the waste water on that site as our outlet is in the middle of the van with no pipe leading to the side of the van. Also I like the axle stands you use where did you get them ?
That pipe is just one of six pipes, so it could stretch to the other side if needs be.
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Do I remember you staying here when there was Snow?
I don't remember it snowing here.
I think that was the chainbridge site, Easter 2018. It's I the same group as Somerswood.
Which hall you in on friday please Bob
We're at Here We Tow's meeting in Hall 5, Camping zone.
Thank you maybe able to see you and jenny and say hello
Did you really forget it was valentines Day 🤭?.
I know I'm such an old romantic.
Would be nice if collapse did a waste hog as well they take up so much room.xx
Agreed!
@@BobEarnshawMoHo When you go to show could you ask if they do one for me please.xxx
Keep your eyes peeled Gill, think there may be a very interesting announcement in that department in a couple of days... ;-)
@@CaraVanOlogywithBecky luvly jubly.xxxx
Bob, whereabouts do you store your aquaroll please?
In the locker under the driver side sofa. Just fits in next to the battery box.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you. We were wondering.