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Splitrich
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After an initial couple of nights away at the end of March, we booked a week in the lakes
2 campsites, park cliffs nr newby bridge and then onto Eskdale at the caravan and camping club site
All packed up and ready for the off. Felt like we'd parked everything and then the kitchen sink was added (managed to get it into the roof box with the rest of the house)
Roof box full, bikes on the back; settled on the altera rack. Sites nicely on the detachable tow ball and slides away to allow full access when opening the tailgate
Set up at the park cliffe site. Few issues setting up but once done settled down to a BBQ. The only problem with the site was we were surrounded by caravans - felt very out of place. But had a great few days
Then on bank holiday Monday left and headed to eskdale via the Hardknott and wrynoss passes from Ambleside. Was a little concerned at the 6'6" width warnings, managed that part fine, had to fold the mirrors twice. Then the passes. Had been advised not to try them as they are narrow but so pleased we did. Absolutely stunning but with some serious ascents and descents
Then we arrived at eskdale. What a fantastic site. Martyn and his wife manage the site and were really welcoming and helpful. They host the annual eskdale vdub event which is next weekend (17/18/19 April) which we are also going to. Daisy, our 4 year old quickly found the playground and trampoline and made loads of friends as we set up and settled down to another bbq
Few days walking and biking with perfect weather. Loved the new van, played with the fridge (setting 7 freezes things nicely) and the heating through the night which is brilliant. Perfect vehicle, so pleased to have stepped away from our old bay and splitscreen.
Wish I'd fitted the new inka seat covers before we went - Daisy managed to truly test the light grey seats out, at least mud comes out. Seat covers being fitted this week before our next trip
All in all a great trip. Violet performed faultlessly. Eskdale is stunning. Seat covers are needed and fridge on level 4/5 is fine
Richard, Rachel and Daisy
Looking forward to our next
2 campsites, park cliffs nr newby bridge and then onto Eskdale at the caravan and camping club site
All packed up and ready for the off. Felt like we'd parked everything and then the kitchen sink was added (managed to get it into the roof box with the rest of the house)
Roof box full, bikes on the back; settled on the altera rack. Sites nicely on the detachable tow ball and slides away to allow full access when opening the tailgate
Set up at the park cliffe site. Few issues setting up but once done settled down to a BBQ. The only problem with the site was we were surrounded by caravans - felt very out of place. But had a great few days
Then on bank holiday Monday left and headed to eskdale via the Hardknott and wrynoss passes from Ambleside. Was a little concerned at the 6'6" width warnings, managed that part fine, had to fold the mirrors twice. Then the passes. Had been advised not to try them as they are narrow but so pleased we did. Absolutely stunning but with some serious ascents and descents
Then we arrived at eskdale. What a fantastic site. Martyn and his wife manage the site and were really welcoming and helpful. They host the annual eskdale vdub event which is next weekend (17/18/19 April) which we are also going to. Daisy, our 4 year old quickly found the playground and trampoline and made loads of friends as we set up and settled down to another bbq
Few days walking and biking with perfect weather. Loved the new van, played with the fridge (setting 7 freezes things nicely) and the heating through the night which is brilliant. Perfect vehicle, so pleased to have stepped away from our old bay and splitscreen.
Wish I'd fitted the new inka seat covers before we went - Daisy managed to truly test the light grey seats out, at least mud comes out. Seat covers being fitted this week before our next trip
All in all a great trip. Violet performed faultlessly. Eskdale is stunning. Seat covers are needed and fridge on level 4/5 is fine
Richard, Rachel and Daisy
Looking forward to our next
