It’s taking ownership day! The money is in my bank account (but not for long) and I’m due to pick her (I’ve decided she is a she as she is an Abbey) up at 2pm with my Dad. Dad will be towing her home, as because of my tight timelines, I couldn’t get my tow bar fitted until tomorrow. Dad has a tow bar for his van – solution! All insured and breakdown cover arranged – so just need to pick her up.
Full hand over from White Arches – though my Dad is a pro so knew what he was doing – ironed out a few minor issues before we left (they owe me matching hub caps and the arm in the front locker was broken so needs to be replaced, plus they had blown a fuse when cleaning her out, so that needed to be replaced – good spots Dad!) but otherwise, all ready to go.
We hitched her on, checked the brake lights and indicators worked and we were off – I am the proud owner of a caravan!
Now the not so fun bit – cleaning her out! The caravan had been serviced by White Arches, but as a used caravan, I wanted to make sure it was 100% clean and all mine. Three jumbo packs of anti-bac wipes and Vanish carpet cleaner later – she is shiny as new. Dad did a sterling job checking everything worked and the electrics were on point – couldn’t have done it without him.
This is all getting a bit real – I really have to learn how to tow, hitch up, release from the car, set up and look after my van in just a few days. Am I crazy?
One (wo)man and her (cara)van 