Over the summer, well from May to the end of September, we save money on accomodation by camping. When we decided on this we drew up a list of what we wanted in a tent. John - to be able to stand up. Me - somewhere to eat at a table if it was raining and quick to put up. We went around various displays looking at tents and fell in love with a Colorado 5 - a five man tunnel tent. It was over our original budget, but we negotiated a good deal and it has been perfect for our needs.
Having a van means that we are anything but lightweight campers. We have plastic chests of drawers on wheels for clothes and cooking equipment. Last year we started using electric hook-up, so now we can heat the tent at the beginning and end of the season and have toast for breakfast! Last year we managed to spend all but 2 weeks in the tent over August and September, so it has to be a home from home.
It is lovely, after a long day looking after the bookstall or playing chess to return to the tent and sit outside with a glass of wine, whilst barbequeing. June is great, with the longer days and we often sit out until after the sun has gone down.
