Welcome to my caravanning channel.
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we show the places we visit locally from each site including the lovely walks we do. I hope you enjoy my videos and happy touring to you all...
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I know this is an old vlog but I follow you and watched this one today and Love your attention to detail. I have today done my waste pipes in rigid pipe and done a 10mtr hook up for when the 25mtr is too long, be interested to see how you done the wiring for the external tv point. I currently come through the window and go directly into the tv, but have an external tv point which is connected to the roof aerial.
Thanks for the compliment Nick. Being a regular viewer you will know the 10m hook up cable gets a heck of a lot more use than the 25m, so a thumbs up 👍 there. We’ve just returned from Southport where I use my rigid pipe extension along the rear of the caravan, so look out for this one ☝️. As for the tv point I had my caravan dealer fit this just after purchase because of the warranty, but in hindsight I could have fitted it myself 🪚 . On our caravan, it’s simply a tv socket in the battery box and another tv socket inside linked with a length of coaxial cable. On our next trip out I will give your question a mention regarding the tv socket and point it out. I’m guessing your external tv point is for using a tv in an awning. Thanks for watching and best regards, Rob 😀
@@robswiseways5697 Hi Rob, yes that would be great thanks, and yes the tv point outside is for watching tv in the awning which is something we never do so maybe I can do something with that point and rewire it like yours. Appreciate your reply and look forward to seeing how yours is done. We also loved your vlog on Llanberis touring park, Snowdonia and are planning a week up there this September hopefully off the back of that one so thanks for that 👍All the best, Nick
@@Nick-me7ql An idea Nick - Fit an extra tv socket where the tv sits and run new cable to the amplifier where the aerial is. Fit a connector to the end of the new cable. Disconnect the awning tv cable from the amplifier and connect to your new cable that comes from your new tv point. You can now connect from a bollard to your awning tv point which sends the signal direct to your new tv point adjacent to the tv. This way you’re not disturbing any original wiring. Hope this makes sense. Hope you have a lovely time in Llanberis, it’s a fabulous site and area. Cheers Rob
@@robswiseways5697 Thanks for the advice Rob, , I will look at this tomorrow as sounds like a good plan, just need to find the correct connections, will have a trip to B&Q in the morning 👍
Hi Gail, was there any gluten free in the Haven complex please?
To be perfectly honest John I’m afraid I didn’t take note. Lots of fast food available there but apart from our fish and chips from Meggies and ice cream we didn’t eat out. Sorry I can’t offer any more info. It is a rather wonderful complex though 👍. Best Wishes, Gail & Rob 😀
@@robswiseways5697 cheers mate
Another amazing video Rob & Gail, as ever informative and entertaining. I like how despite the weather you both have the get up and go to see what’s around you and to give us a in depth update on the site and it’s amenities. Loved this video and how cool to have a train to take you in to town. 10 out of 10 🎉
Hi Tony, Many thanks for such a positive comment, your perfect score has put a smile on our faces 😀. We had a great time and enjoyed filming this one very much. Returned home today from another seaside holiday. Lots of editing to do but one for you to look out for soon. Thanks for your support 👍 and all the best, Rob & Gail.
@@robswiseways5697looking forward to the next one Rob and Gail 👍
Another fantastic Video Rob and Gail, really love the content you have in your videos. Looks like a fantastic place to visit. Keep on doing these video logs as they a super informative and fabulous to watch 👏
Hi Tony, Thanks very much for such a brilliant comment and the round of applause 😁. Greatly appreciated by both of us 👍. It was a superb holiday and a pleasure to make the video. Best wishes to you. Rob & Gail 😀
What a lovely couple, ur videos are brilliant . ❤
So pleased you commented Louise. It means a lot to hear such kind words. Best wishes from us both, Rob & Gail 😀😀
You two certainly are exactly what caravanning is all about and why the masses take the hobby up.
It’s a brilliant way to holiday Dusty. Freedom of the open road, thousands of campsites to choose from and bed & breakfast in your own mobile home 😀. Thanks very much for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail.
Had a comment from Joe Cox but it will not display. If you’re reading this Joe, Thanks very much 👍
Great vlog guys - we love Cleethorpes - have always avoided Haven Parks but looks a good one out of main holiday season
Hello there Shaun and Sally, This is definitely one to try. We enjoyed Cleethorpes too and loved it at Haven as you can tell by our video. Cheers for watching 👍 and best wishes to you both, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi rob whats your model of car again i did ask before but i couldn't remember
Hi Louis, It’s a 2011 Audi A6 allroad. A good compromise between an SUV and estate. It has the higher powered diesel engine, Quattro four wheel drive, self levelling air suspension and optional factory folding tow bar and this makes for a great tow car. Unfortunately Audi stopped importing the allroad into the UK in January 2022. Thanks for watching 👍 Cheers, Rob 😀
Hi Guys great video cheers. I was just there last week on park coppice. What pitch number were you on at pier cottage? Just because I want to stay on that pitch with the view in next few weeks. Cheers . Mark
Hi Mark, pleased you enjoyed our video and thank you for watching 👍. We were on pitch 5, hope you manage to book it. This is definitely one of our top favourite ever sites. I didn’t mention it in the video but Donald Campbell’s Bluebird was launched from Pier Cottage. Cheers and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
@@robswiseways5697 Cheers Rob yes I went to the Ruskin museum & realised that’s where Bluebird did it’s water tests & launched for the big speed record. This is another reason to stay there as to sit on the lauch with a cuppa & just remember what happened here in 1967. Cheers. Thanks for info. Safe travels. 👍🏆🇬🇧
Lovely video. Thank you. XX.R.
Pleased you enjoyed watching Roland and thanks for your continued support 👍. Best wishes, Rob & Gail 😀
Superb! Surely neither you or Gail are in your 60's! I always imagine you are around my age Rob, 58 years young!!👍👍
We’ve just watched this video again and it’s reminded us on what a lovely time we had. Pleased you enjoyed watching too 👍. I’m not quite as vintage as you but Gail is wearing well bless her 😊. All the very best from us both 😀
Greta video and fantastic value site
Thank you Andrew 👍. Great budget holiday and we managed to miss the rain and stay dry. As always thanks for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
What would you say an xx size goes up to please
Hi Karen, All the pitches looked pretty much the same as far as we can remember. Looking on Havens website for Cleethorpes Beach they list the pitch types but we cannot see any mention of xx size. I’m sure if you phoned the site the friendly wardens would be able to advise you. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
@@robswiseways5697 sorry I think this went to wrong person . It should have gone to a M&S u tuber whoops sorry
@@karentoynton8948 No problem Karen😀
Pleased to hear you had a great time in Cleethorpes, specially as it’s our home town. We live just round the corner from Haven in Humberston. We really enjoy your videos and look forward to your next one 👍🏻 Take care! Ash.
Hi Ash, Hope we did Cleethorpes proud, we really did have a lovely time there. Great to hear you are a regular viewer so thank you for your support 👍. We go away again very soon, not long until the next video. Thank you very much, Rob & Gail 😀
Keep doing what you are doing me and the Mrs watch all your videos you two always put a smile on our faces and give us good reviews for sites. AAA+
Thanks for letting us know and for the excellent high rating 👍. It’s great to be so appreciated. This 30 minute video contains 194 clips 🎥 . Just thought we’d mention it 😁. We enjoy our little hobby and sharing our adventures. Thanks for watching and very best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Looks a decent site. Had a group ride to Cleethorpes about 4 years and the area near pier was better than I remember from years ago. Bet the beach huts don’t fetch £250k like in some areas though!
Hello Andy, We thought the site was great and we were happy with our pitch despite the Sunday afternoon pitch cutters 😂. We would go again but in quiet times though. It’s a shame you can’t walk to the end of the pier because of the seating and storage area. A beach hut has just sold for £10,000 with 17 years lease remaining. Still a lot of money. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Yes, it's East Coast so need a jacket! Id put a wind break up to stop that cut throughs
Hi Linda, Hope you’re well. It was definitely bracing but it blew the cobwebs off 😂 . The wind break idea did go through our minds but luckily it had all quieted down by Sunday evening. Next holiday West Coast. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Gail and Rob, is the site open to day visitors when you where there, only we want a quiet-ish pitch. We have booked the same pitch as you. Had a look on KZread and it looks like mayhem or is that no longer the case.
Hi Nigel, We’ve just read from 2022 the site no longer allow day visiting general public access to the site. When we arrived Sunday lunch time we hit the weekend holiday makers but by the evening it had quietened down and for the rest of the week too. We prefer a quiet pitch but were taken in by the lakeside activities and actually enjoyed the afternoon spectating from our caravan. We hope you have a nice stay there and some decent weather. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Hello Rob, new subscriber (or possible not) I’ll watch later from one of my three channels when TV is free to watch via Chromecast
Choices, choices Andy, I await in anticipation to see which one you choose 😁. Cheers Rob & Gail 😀
Take note caravan club. Sorry to say you won't get anywhere if you complain to the club. Yes the warden when we were there was ignorant.
I doubt they watched us Alan. Turned out to be a great holiday. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
We like Cleethorpes too, nice peaceful place for sure. Glad you both had nice time. And some special about fish and chips at seaside....
It was a lovely holiday Paul and great to see the sea again and that amazing vast beach. We know what you mean about fish and chips at the seaside, can’t beat it 👍. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
When they have illuminations in cleethorpes the switchall the traffic lights on all at once ah ah great vids Rob keep up the good work
Guess they’re on a budget Alan 😂. We had a great stay there and enjoyed exploring. Thanks for watching 👍Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
Great info and well presented utubes very helpful advice. Hope you have some more great times to come this season 😊👍
Hello and welcome Mark. Thank you for your compliments, much appreciated 👍. We enjoy showcasing the sites we stay at and our explorations and have a few more trips away planned for this year. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
The Chinese buffet in cleethorpes is the best one Iv ever had 😂
Oh yes we saw the Oriental Express at the side of the boating lake. We didn’t go in but we enjoyed visiting the lake and feeding the birds 👍. Thanks very much for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
I live next to the golf course. 😊
Well fancy that Carol we really enjoyed our walk, It’s a nice part of Cleethorpes 👍. The country park and boating lake are lovely too. Thanks for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Another great watch. Thanks guys 😊😊😊
Glad you enjoyed it Carol. We had a good time there and it’s a beautiful area. Thanks for watching and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob & Gail, lovely looking site, many of the Haven sites are doing away with touring sites which is a real shame. Plenty to see and do on these complexes. Looked a bit windy on arrival, did you get a wobble on? We had to slow right down recently when we got caught in the wind. Another great vlog. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi there Dave & Helen, We’ve just had a look and only 17 of Haven’s 40 sites offer touring and camping. The money is in the statics and we saw this last month at Bosworth Lakes. Like you say it’s a shame Dave. Our journey was rather breezy and I too eased off the pedal from the metal 😁. Gail doesn’t like towing when it’s windy. Disappointing early June weather but at least we didn’t get rained off and we had a really good holiday. Best wishes to you both, Rob & Gail 😀
Those geese left the pond like synchronised aircraft squadrons! Looks like a nice site! Can't believe you left your steps at home, you're always so organised! We carry one of those folding steps on the van, does in a pinch and also handy for reaching the top of the cabinets.
Hi Lily & Bruce, This is one our favourite sites and areas to explore. It was marvelous watching the geese. Gail was grateful she didn’t get pooped on 😂 . We left our original step behind at Meathop Fell club site after leaving in the dark. I couldn’t believe I left it at home this trip. I did mention changing the step but Gail’s happy with this one. Thanks for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Great video, very informative. Thank you 😊
Thanks very much for letting us know Carol 👍. It was a good holiday all round, site and exploration. Thanks for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
What was that fly doing on your chips again? 😂😂😂
Haha you have to watch the little blighters 🤣. Great fish and chips though 😋. That fly had good taste. Thanks for watching Harry. Cheers Rob & Gail 😀
new subscriber here - love Thorpe Park (now Cleethorpes Beach) used to be an owner there
Hello and welcome Peter and thank you for the sub 👍. We’ve only ever been to Cleethorpes for the day before but we had a smashing time on site and exploring. Thanks for watching and all the best, Rob & Gail 👍
Another excellent video, we thoroughly enjoyed our 'trip' to the seaside, cannot wait for the next 'outing' 👍
Thanks for coming along with us Marian and for your compliment 👍. It was lovely to be beside the sea again and apart from it being chilly we didn’t do bad at all with the weather ☀️. Next trip booked for July, not long now. Thanks for watching and best wishes, Rob & Gail 😀
Have used the tourer site in Dorset that Haven run and it’s been very reasonable. Great for daughter, weather was awful though when we last went there. Good value though!
Hi Justin, Yes, Haven are great sites for families and they all seem to be in good locations. You can choose your location but you can’t choose your weather 😂. Thanks for watching and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob and Gail nice to see you out and about again. I'm off to Whitby next month and Lincolnshire for four week's August to September. Look after yourself keep on caravaning.
Hi there Steve, Thanks for tuning in again and hope you’re keeping well 👍 Great to hear of your travel plans, we like Whitby area and Lincolnshire, have a fab time. We’re all booked up for the rest of the year and looking forward to them all. All the best to you, Rob & Gail 😀
Did you just swear at that poor little innocent fly Robert?😂😂
Haha, at least I didn’t eat him 🤣. Made Gail’s day this one 😁
Can't beat papas fish chips and beer 🍻 great vlog,thanks for sharing xx
Hi there Julie, You’re probably right as we saw quite a few folk go in as we were filming. Papas is certainly in an eye catching great location. Thanks for dropping by 👍 and take care, Rob & Gail 😀
@@robswiseways5697 we're off to carsington next week 🍻☀️🥂🍦camc
@@JulieBrooks66 Great news Julie 👍 we enjoyed it there in April hope you do too 😀
Great vlog, thanks for showing us your stay at a Haven Site. Something we have considered during term time but not been brave enough! We stayed in Cleethorpes last year on the Showground campsite near the train station however you look like you had much more space than we did on your pitch. Might give this a go once the school holidays are over. Safe travels Melanie and Adrian
Hello Melanie and Adrian, Hope you’re both well. It’s almost a year since we both met at Cayton Village CAMC. We walked past the Showground caravan site a few times and it looks a peaceful site. We did notice pitches weren’t very generous though. We had a lovely stay at Haven and would happily return, like you, during quiet periods. Safe and happy travels to you both too 👍. Rob & Gail 😀
Nice video. We stayed here last year, we were on a pitch just outside the toilet block on your video it has a camper van on it (68). Everything got covered in tree sap, meaning everything needed a good wash when we got home including the awning and caravan roof, that was fun! All we heard whilst away was the men’s toilet door banging as people entered and left. The chemical emptying point was also the most disgusting thing I had ever seen or used. Also we found like you, people would walk through the pitch. Saying that we did book a return trip for this year and were due to go week after next, but we have since cancelled it for one reason or another.
Hello there, interesting to read someone else’s thoughts about the site. We had a look back at our video and saw where you were pitched. Maybe the annoying toilet door has been fixed now as we never heard anything. My car was covered in sap too and it did take some washing off. We do like a leafy site though so I suppose it’s to be expected. The toilet emptying point wasn’t too bad actually but a good clean wouldn’t have hurt. The site definitely needs a few signs up asking folk to respect other people’s pitch space. Hope you manage to return at some point 👍. We would definitely return during quiet times. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
@@robswiseways5697 sounds like they might have improved things since we were there then. We did complain about the toilet door and the next day it had been propped open. The sap was awful for us, everything needed a really good clean. Yes I think signs asking people to respect peoples pitches wouldn’t hurt however I don’t think anyone would take any notice. It’s a shame we aren’t going back as I liked the little railway and thought the world’s smallest pub was really quaint! With my son starting school this year there is no way we will be able to go back during quieter times and no way am I going there during school holidays. So will have to find a cl or similar near cleethorpes. Look forward to your next video!! Stuart.
@@shinkins6702 Hi Stuart, We don’t mind a CL, there’s some really good ones out there. We’re limited though as we like a fully serviced pitch. Good luck with your search and thanks for your support. Cheers, Rob& Gail
Sounds a bit snobbish but didn't think that would be yours and Gail's choice of sites, still probably not so bad in term time! I'd have put a nice long wind break up Rob stop them cutting through so unrespectful! Great vid from you two lovely people as always!❤❤
Thank you as always Paul 👍. We wanted a seaside holiday on a site close to the beach and this one was recommended by a subscriber. We are glad we went and we really did enjoy it there. We liked the trees and shrubs there which broke the site up and it was well tendered. However we probably wouldn’t like it during busy times. Gail did yell at me ‘go buy a wind break’ but it quietened down soon after 😂. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob & Gail good to see you both again as normal first class content must say excellent value for money always like the flask idea,can i ask you both due u spend all day cleaning because everything from your car,caravan and lovely home is immaculate credit were credits due all the best Keith and Helen. Just one more thing rob no luck with your email.
Hello there Keith and Helen, Hope you’re both well. Thank you for your high score 😁 we’re pleased you enjoyed our latest jaunt around Cleethorpes. Our videos wouldn’t be the same without an appearance from the flask would they 😂. Gail’s the one keeping everything ship shape except for the car, garage and windows which are my domain 😂. Did reply to your email and had no bounce back so thought you received it ?? Take care both, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob & Gail, Went to Cleethorpes last year when staying on Caister Lakes site, it's certainly a lot better than our last visit many years ago, The site looks nice & good price, we have only done one Haven site back in 2015 (Blue Dolphin) - worst stay we have ever had, kids screaming and running round, adults shouting ETc after midnight, so vowed never to go on a Haven site ever again, you may have just changed our mind 😊
I have to agree. I stayed at a Haven site near Great Yarmouth about 10 years ago and had a similar experience. Swore I never would go to a Haven again
Hi Andrew & Karen, We remember your Caister Lakes and Cleethorpes videos 👍. We do like the east coast and a subscriber recommended Haven Cleethorpes so we thought we’d give it a go. No regrets and we had a lovely stay there. Would recommend weekdays during school term though but we guess you know this after your Blue Dolphin experience. All the best to you both, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob & Gail! Looks like you were away the same week as us; we were also on the East Coast but much further down on the otherside of The Wash. Oh those 2p machines, once the "prize" falls into the hole, you can ask the man to get it out for you, those sour belts were yours! They always seem to put prizes in that are too big to fall down! Glad you had a nice break! 😊
Hi Lily and Bruce, Hope you had a good holiday too, we do love the East Coast and Norfolk too. I did think about asking for my sweets but decided to leave them for someone else 😁. Thought I would save myself for the fish & chips and ice cream. Thanks very much for joining us again, Rob & Gail 😀
Love watching your vlogs with a view as to where to try next. Being based in Cheshire, we are definitely a Lamb Cottage couple (twice), Plassey (twice) and looking forward to trying Bridge House Marina. TBH, Haven will not be on our go to list. If you're in Cheshire again, have you tried Blakemere?
Hello there Andrew, Pleased you are continuing to follow in our footsteps and enjoying the sites we’ve previously enjoyed 👍. We do like to stay at and showcase different sites and we were actually pleasantly surprised with this one (out of school term of course). We’ve just looked at Blakemere and the first thing we spotted was the red notice asking folk to respect other people’s pitch space and not cut across. Well done Blakemere and they have gold pitches too, shame there are no photos around site. Thanks for watching and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Another fine video. Sounds like a decent place to go. How did you find the entertainment cemplex ?
Hello and thanks Colin, yes we enjoyed it all 👍 and we were very relaxed on our pitch. However we never went back to the entertainment complex but wasn’t it smart. We did hear bingo mentioned… We hung around to film the advertisement board but there was always someone there reading it. Bet it’s popular. Thanks again for tuning in and best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
we goin there next june-looking forward to it
Hi Georgina, Hope our video has given you an insight into what to expect. We had a great time, hope you do too 👍. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob & Gail another great vlog we always look forward to that notification , what a great site lots to do & you always make the area interesting lovely beach too we're off to Barmouth soon hope this good weather lasts ,look forward to your next caravan trip 👍
Thanks very much Yvonne it really is a good feeling knowing people look forward to watching our videos. We enjoy putting them together and sharing what we learn about the area along the way. The beach was really lovely there and it was good to get some sea air again. We remember driving through Barmouth heading home from Harlech, hope you have a lovely time whatever the weather👍. Not long until our next trip. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob snd Gail been waiting 0:00 ages for you to appear 😂😂 me and hubby enjoy watching you both, that site looked quite nice i deffinitly wouldn't go in the school holidays though, we use to go to Haven sites with the children and stay in caravans they were always busy and quite noisy, we prefer adult only sites now although we have been to a few CAMC sites this year and had no bother with kids.keep up the good work. Thank you xx
Hello Julie, We had absolutely no idea 0*0’0” was going to appear on our walk 😂. We didn’t pay attention to the front cover of the map either 😂. Lovely to hear you’re still enjoying following our adventures. We too prefer quiet sites and we keep away from the coast during the school summer holidays. We have an adults only CL booked for August. We had a great stay at Haven and for a seaside site thought it was very nice. Thanks for your words of encouragement. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
No idea what 00.0 was fat fingers and small keys lol maybe it was an emoji that did not show 🤦 hope to see you both soon, by the way i have noticed you dont have a buy me a coffee or super thanks on your profile, we would love to send you a little something, we appreciate the time and work you both put into youtube . Thank you both xx
@@juliegough350Hi Julie, Others have mentioned buy me a coffee on other videos, will have to look into it 👍Thank you, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob and Gail very nice film and a great value site it all looks smashing 👌 good to see the flask n biscuits out again 👍 all the best Glyn and Carol
Thanks very much Glyn & Carol 👍. We had a happy time and enjoyed our stay and it didn’t break the bank. Good to get some sea air too. Nice to have a hot cuppa on that breezy seafront ☕️ 🍪 . Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
Great video as always. Can I ask, how have you managed to get the Colapz pipes to fit snug into your white plastic pipe? I tried connecting Colapz pipe straight to the pipe (32mm) but there’s no way it’s staying in / watertight.
Thanks for watching and for your compliment 👍. I use a 32mm fitting on the end of the pipe. On this site I used an elbow fitting. The socket end of the Colapz fits snuggly into the fitting and the rubber O ring in the fitting provides the seal. Hope this helps. Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
@@robswiseways5697 excellent thanks.