We are Paul & Sharon (Pashon) and we love to get out and about exploring with our Coachman Laser 620 Xtra caravan, our aim is to provide some insight into the campsites and interesting places we visit as well as the equipment we use.
Paul is now retired & Sharon is working part-time, working towards full-time retirement.
We have 3 Labrador retrievers Poppy, Brook & Willow & a young Cockerpoo named Beau.
Come along with us, and sometimes our dogs, on our journeys exploring.
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All videos and associated content are the sole opinions of Pashonexploring and are for entertainment purposes only.
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Did You use the Towtrust Fixed Flange Towbar?
Yes, Product code TL1
Run Cottage is one of the best sites we have ever visited.
Were going to run cottage this Saturday for the first time.Hope weather improves
What a great site lovely place. We are thinking of Norfolk not a place we go . We live in Cheshire so not that far. Our Cockerspanials love the sea. Thankyou. X
This AutoVox SolarPro1 is a new model and expensive camera. I can't buy it because I don't have enough money to buy it The caravan owner installed the camera incorrectly, so the results were not good.
In the UK this is an inexpensive model & the video was not an installation video but simply a review of the capability of the system.
Lovely site and a great looking outfit. We are planning to buy our first caravan later this year and I’d love to explore that neck of the woods. We are over in Cheshire. How do you find your Discovery? I love them but worried about reliability as I have heard a fair few horror stories. I also like a bit more modern tech too. Have my eyes on a BMW 530d xDrive M Sport too as we need space for the large dog crate to take Cooper and Lando! Would love to have a twin axle one day!
Thanks, Yes there is a lot of hype about LR's reliability but it is a fantastic car both on & off road, 600nm of torque it pulls effortlessly. What ever you buy I would encourage you to get the best extended warranty you can.
@@pashonexploring yeah I was thinking the same thing!!!
What a gorgeous site
Thanks Paul, great initial and follow up review. Having decided now to go for the Auto-Vox 4 system, I’ve been trying to find a piece of facia board like the one you’ve adapted but without luck. Can you buy these separately somewhere or did it come off something?
Thanks glad it was helpful, the facia board was a left over from when ours were replaced on our house, you could try one of the diy stores or local window fitters for an off-cut. A couple of weeks ago our camera failed (blurred image) so I contacted Auto Vox support and within no time a new replacement camera was on its way to me. So if things do ever go wrong with their equipment its good to know their support is first class. Would love to see a photo when you get it installed, good luck.
Thanks again.
Lol! I thought it was only women that came out with more than they went in for 😂
@@moviemaker159 I'm definitely worse than the wife lol 🙈
Thanks for the review. We are thinking of a week-end at this site. Normally head to Cromer but fancy a change. Wells is only down the road (about 40 mins) for us. As for the E-bikes I would not, get correct size hybred style with a quality saddle and you wont go wrong. Keep the VLOG's comming and thanks again!
How do you cope with 3 well trained dogs and a hooligan 😂
I look after the 3 well-behaved ones and leave the hooligan to the wife 🙈🤣🤣🤣
Hi Paul very informative video been a gentleman that’s reaching the age of ease I have often considered a self levelling system and it appears you,are reaping the reward of investing in a system ?
We've been camping with a class c but recently traded the Mazda for an LR4 The previous owner used the " bolt on" hitch for a bike rack. I got the wiring kit and need to get a trailer brake controller. Next is selling the rv and getting a trailer :) Our Fox something is my navigator 😂 BTW, I lived in Labrador and only saw huskies, no Labs
Please can I ask how are you getting on with the Snuglux sleeping bags thinking of ordering some thank you
Hello Sheila, we are very happy with them. They are so easy to wash when we return home, similar to duvet covers. They are comfortable to sleep in, too. If you have any questions about size ect, just email the guy at snuglux, he was very helpful. Thank you for watching our video 😊
The cable from the camera to the solar panel is very short.😮
3.5 is the other size
DONT LIKE THE SINGING SPOILING THE START ❤👨👩👧👦
A really great video thank you - useful info and great looking rig…I am super interested in that towball bracket and tray that sits on the passenger side…oh and that dog cage is sensational great work mate.
Thanks 👍
Has a hgv driver I can’t see the point in a rear facing camera look where you’re going not where you’ve been if someone is going to shunt you up the rear there going to do it wether or not you’ve a rear facing camera .also with all the rest of the screens on your dashboard your taking a lot of forward vision away from your view out of the windscreen. Nice vehicle though .
How did you find the roads in France? Im taking my 8ft wide caravan to the south of France in July. Glad ive watched this as I was dreading getting on the carriage but you made it look easy.
In my experience the roads in France are so much better than here in the UK, the toll routes can be expensive but they are quick and easy, have a great holiday & you will find Le Shuttle easy 👍
Brilliant video, I am going to attempt this myself this weekend.
I'm glad it was helpful, let me know how it goes, what van are you putting it on, good luck hope it goes well.
Yes will do, it's a Swift Challenger Grande. Cheers
I love Bo’s seat in the car. Do you know the make and where did you get it please? Hope you see this as it’s from last year. Just found you.
Hello, I bought it from vinted, it was £10.00, brand new. I just looked, and there are several people selling theirs. Some used and some are brand new. 😊 thank you for watching our vlogs.
Nice to see the labs out having a run round, we also have 3 of those gun dog type dogs as a fellow camper once said to me 😂
Looks a great site normal weather for the UK you have make most of it. We're off to Tewskbury nxt week. Thankyou. X
Not much good for caravan owners is it
Yes!
Looks amazing!
Totally agree with you about Granthams. When i picked up my basecamp the bed slats were broken fridge vents broken solar panel not working. They then said when I pointed out these faults that i would have to wait until they had a slot to book it in. I will never buy from Granthams again bloody useless!!!!!
great video love it all from out here in jamaica love how u set up the dog space keep up the good work sir koooool
Wow that's a long way from here, glad you liked it 👍
Excellent video, going to order one of these for our van. Thoroughly impressed with your installation.
Thank you glad it was helpful 👍
do you think that camera would stay up there after a trip throught the carwash? or lose the antenna?
If you were to put it on a car or van i think a car wash would damage it, not sure i could find a car wash to get my caravan through 😂
I was driving along some of those same roads in July 2023 in my Model A Ford.
Its a lovely place to be.
The biggest thing I’ve towed onto the Eurotunnel was my boat which from the towbar to the end of the mast was over 9 metres long. It was 2.55 metres wide. I didn’t dare tell the caravaners on the same crossing that my ‘trailer’ had only cost €15 to make the crossing as they had paid considerably more.
What’s the fashion accessory over the front of the caravan? I hadn’t come across them until this evening and yours is the second.
Do you mean the towing cover on the front of the van if so then these are to protect the van from dirt, stone chips and broken windows when towing.
Nice manoeuvring there paul, that would of definitely been an unhitch and motor mover job for me 🫣😂
More luck than skill on my part I think 😂
I would say ‘No’ to an e-bike, they are more like a scooter than a bicyle. I would say buy a good quality bicycle, thick all terrain tyres and a massive armchair seat 🎉🎉
It really looked amazing, we picked up on so many tips.. Thank you. Glad you had a fantastic holiday.. Including Beau. 🦮xx
Thank you glad you liked it and its nice to know it helps someone 👍
Your vlogs are very good but tbh yout very fault u can't hardly hear you when you talk in the car etc .. sorry only bein honest
Hi what camera and screen do you have on the rear of your tourer please
Hi, it's an Auto Vox Solar 4 there's a vlog on our channel about how I fitted it.
@@pashonexploring thank you will take a look 👍
I know i'am a bit late to the videos, but got hooked on your 5 part trip to france which we are doing in june for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed them but would just like to ask which site you are on here as we have 4 dogs and do find it a struggle to find sites to take so many. hope you are enjoying your van, we have a 2023 Elddis 860 twin axle which i love too.
Hi, In this video we were at Deer's Glade in Norfolk. We still have 4 dogs however our black lab has now passed and we now have Beau a small cockerpoo who thinks she as big as the other 3. We cant always take them all as, like you mentioned, some sites have limits, although the caravan club doesn't usually put a limit on it as long as they are well behaved, enjoy you new van. Paul & Sharon.
Thats some top reversing there Paul ! Looks like it was a nice break away x
Yes it was!
This vlog is sponsored by Adnams 😊 Oh no, nightmare roadblock. We nearly booked that site a couple of weeks ago, thanks for showing us around 👍🏻
Hi Graham, I would definitely accept a sponsorship from Adnams 😂 Nice site but the roads are a little snug in places, might be an idea for your Sunday vlog to ask what peoples towing challenges have been, I remember your episode when towing your brand new van home.
I wish we'd heard the commentary when you were doing the U turn.😅
I had to delete a lot, didn't want to get banned from You tube 😂
How did you attach the solar panel?
It comes on a mounting bracket which has its own adhesive pad.
After so many years enjoying the comfort of a fixed bed, we wouldn't want to have to make bed up every night. That is a lovely 'van by the way! We too recently bought a Coachman560 VIP...no more sodding about with the tail lights like we had to go through with our previous Swift.
Enjoy your new van 👍
@@pashonexploringthank you.
Hubby was dreading this with the same van. It’s actually much bigger and easier than you expect it to be
A most informative video and a great piece of maneuvering Nick!
Glad you enjoyed it!
look forward to trying myself in future now we have purchased our first caravan. looks fun 😀
Enjoy your new van.
got the van yesterday is in secure storage until car gets new engine fitted under warranty then hopefully start with little steps in middle of may can't wait, Harrogate here we come
@@martinshort6402 glad you got your van ok but sorry to hear your car needs a new engine, what car it.
bmw x4 3.5 diesel
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Were you get your coffee tray ? Great video . Thanks .
Thanks, I made it using a piece of plastic facia board, a wooden block and a tin of spray paint 🙂
having watched all your vids on the france tour thought i recognise your reg paul you and sharon were back to back other side the hedge at norfolk broads site may 2021. Very interested in the rear camera fitting vid would it be possible paul if you could send me the distance between the piece of facia to the joint of your roof panel also the depth of facia used got laser 875 so the position should be the same.All the best to you and sharon enjoying vids keith &helen
Hi Keith & Helen, small world isn't it, glad you're enjoying the vids. The piece of facia i cut down to be 210mm long x 110mm wide & 15mm at thick at the front edge, its 160mm from the roof joint, hope that helps.