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European Classic Caravan Rally - 9-12 May 2013
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gresham flyer



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PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Something like 200 bends,and everything from a tour coach to the state of the art track car going round at the same time........GREAT.!!!!

Did you lose the caravan .?
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Brian M



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PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rick - not at the famous jump, but that nearside wheel looks as if it has some daylight underneath it!
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Brian M



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PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
gresham flyer wrote:


Did you lose the caravan .?


They wouldn't let me take it on the track, and I did ask. Rolling Eyes

I expected there would be a lot more traffic on the track but for most of my lap I had my bit to myself, with just the occasional BMW, Porsche or Audi roaring past. Just like the Autobahn really, but a bit more bendy!

Certainly one of the "ten things to do before you stop driving a classic".
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PostPosted: Sun May 19, 2013 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Meeting Brian and Emmerson was really great

But, I have to say to everyone else on this forum, this gathering was amazing. Around a staggering 160 classic vans accompanied by an amazing array of classic cars and a fantastic group of people who showed so much spirit and friendship.

Next year the show will be in northern Belgium and I can hardly wait!
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PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for that David, I have been on a one man mission for the last 8 years to encourage more UK visitors to the ECCR, because it is so much more than just a "Caravan Show", and support from yourself and Emmerson is much appreciated.

It doesn't take long for newcomers to see that those attending are real enthusiasts for their hobby and that they try to make everyone welcome.

I hope that 2014 will be the year when there is a big British presence at the Event.
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PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Northern Belgium , we are tempted to travel to that if we can find a dog sitter . The only Question then classic or modern Volvo .
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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Before heading to the show in Germany my wife and I spent a few days in Switzerland

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The caravan site has a fantastic view of the north face of the Eiger and is around 1100m above sea level! http://camping-wang.naturpur.ch/
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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
and then we headed off to the Old Timers Show.....that's obviously our Triumph & Carlight, and Brian's Volvo & Safari


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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
.....and seeing how it was a special occasion, we did have the flags out!


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PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
David

And you made it into a German national magazine. Fifth picture.

http://www.promobil.de/aktuell/25-jahre-camping-oldie-club-e-v-silberjubilaeum-am-breitenauer-see-6486810.html
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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fantastic!



There are a number of really great pictures there too.
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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What a great combination of 'van and tow-car, any chance of a thread for the Triumph in the appropriate section sometime ?? Wink

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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
We will bring our combo over next year. We have already been to Germany to the Mosel a few times in September for the winefest`s.

Now that is a great trip. Set up camp next to the Mosel,watch the big barges pass by,cycle along the riverside from village to village.

And to boot...there are fantasic wine festivals in the villages to enjoy in the evening with street musicians.

And unlike the UK you can wild camp in most villages next to the Mosel for free.!!!




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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rick wrote:
What a great combination of 'van and tow-car, any chance of a thread for the Triumph in the appropriate section sometime ?? Wink

RJ


I'd rather people came and looked at the classic caravan section....the raison d'être of the Triumph is to be a tow car for the caravan....without the Carlight I would only have my MG 1300!
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