Close Menu
    South of France

    We bought a caravan! First trip as caravan newbies!



    Well as you can probably tell, we bought a caravan! This is our first ever caravan and so we are newbies and in this video we give a caravan tour and show you around the gorgeous little campsite we stayed at for our first trip.

    Our new caravan is a 2011 Coachman Amara 380/2, a dinky little van but just right for the two of us and our doggo, Dozer.

    We hope you enjoy this video, we plan to make much more caravan content, so if that’s your vibe please do stick around and subscribe. We also have tons of UK Travel vlogs which you can find here:

    Thanks so much for watching, we really hope you enjoyed it an appreciate you stopping by!

    All the best
    Mac, Sarah & Dozer

    #caravan #caravanlife #caravaning

    49 Comments

    2. The Stranger Couple on

      Your near new caravan is just perfect. I couldn’t believe it had a previous owner of 11 years it looks like new!
      We so look forward to following along on your caravaning adventures. Bring it on 👌
      🖤

    3. Ashley Hannah on

      Love this video so much! You guys are such beautiful people and the best doggo parents I really respect this coming from me being ozzys mum I’d do anything to make his holidays still enjoyable in his old age. The caravan is perfect and such a beautiful campsite 😍can’t wait for your next break away in it and to see the adventures you go on 💕

    4. The Places Where We Go on

      Congrats on the new Caravan. We bet you’re going to really like having your own bed and little slice of home on your future adventures. We’ve been getting a good amount of enjoyment from our trailer which we purchased two years ago. Happy travels.

    9. richardsracingmad on

      I’m a newbie too, but I am temp. living full time in my 2 berth, very similar to yours, except you thrash me in “poshness”, 🤣, my van is 1998…..anyway, after about 2 months all is good, but I have no EHU, so it’s been difficult adjusting to having zero power, no fridge, lights, charging etc….but looking at a Solar kit etc….and hopefully getting use of a standpipe soon😅, it’s been very tough during the heatwave as I have two thirsty dogs.

    10. Liz Leonard on

      New subscriber came across your vlog enjoyed watching. We also bought a caravan as we wouldn’t go away because of leaving our pet dog it’s the best thing we ever done we have had loads of breaks since 6 years down the line 😂 look for to your next video thanks for sharing 👏

    14. Adventures With Angela & Wayne on

      Just discovered your channel loved your new caravan. We have had motorhome and caravan in the past and thinking of buying one again I think you might have persuaded us lol. Must ask what is the sight you was on loved it our type of site brilliant

    16. Gordon Barclay on

      Superb. One thing I did notice when you have the oven on please lift the glass lid, as this can get very hot and also it can break cause of the heat from the oven..

    17. Vince Martyn on

      Your fridge doesn't strictly run off 12v as you suggested. It would last about 6 hours on one battery charge. The 12v option works when you are attached to the car with the engine running. It's to keep the fridge sustained at the temperature it's at whilst you are towing. This feature is dependent on your towbar wiring being right and you may need to turn on the main black switch but not turn on at the panel. We have a big dog too.

    20. Steve Phillips on

      Just found your channel, really enjoying the videos. Just a small recommendation, in the awning close off the blue valves. This is just in case one of the tubes gets a leak/puncture then the whole awning will not deflate. Happy caravanning

    21. Amanda Williams on

      Great caravan, what more do you really need for 2 people and pooch? Coachman was a wise choice, I think. I want one! A very special camp site in a very restful location too.

    22. Christian Luff on

      Hi there, great video for beginners. Wish I’d watched this a year ago when we got ours. Nice little van and what a lovely site! My wife and I watched your video last night and we’d had Goffsland Farm on our ‘maybe’ list – well, based on your great sales pitch, it’s moved into the ‘must visit’ league now. I’m still attempting to complete a video of our trip to the Isle of Wight…need more spare time for editing though. Keep up the good work! Subscribed!

    25. Dave's Life on

      That Coachman is in really great condition I loved the video and caravanning is so great if you have dogs as it seriously limits you otherwise. Great video 🥰

    26. BOB REEVE on

      We were late in life starting caravanning for the same reason as you. When all the offspring left home and we had no one to look after our dogs we bought our first van and took them with us. We love it wish we had started years ago. We like the quiet life so only use adult only dog friendly CL sites, preferably on the Norfolk Lincoln coast. The beaches are big and open with hardly anyone on them perfect for letting our dog have a good run. Good luck on your future trips.

    27. Gaynor Grindle on

      Just found your channel as we’ve just bought our very first caravan too😃great video and info, look forward to seeing you and your adventures and your gorgeous fur baby!

    29. Caravan Tuggers on

      Welcome to the lifestyle, were sure you wont regret it especially as your dog owners. there's something special being able to take your pouches away with you. Next week we are to go on our first trip with our new Golden Retriever who will be 30 weeks old and we cannot wait. Happy caravanning

    30. MrPils1966 on

      We have also just bought a caravan very similar to yours. We are waiting for our air awning to be delivered hopefully will get it in October how are finding yours. We also bought a caravan because of our dog lol

    33. The Trudgians on

      Hi guys, New subscriber alert. Thank you for this video, and what a lovely 'van you have. I'm a sucker for a 2 berth – they are so cute.

      Now going through the content i've missed out on.

      Take care
      Dan

    38. Julie Hesketh on

      OMG, we got our caravan from there, and for the same reasons. We wanted our dog with us, although ours is a youngster but a nervous dog so dont want her in the kennels. Chris was wonderful…. Great video, will look for others from you. Hope you made more…

    39. Sally Craske on

      Now following your videos. My husband and i are newbies and are awaiting delivery of our very compact 2 berth in April. Never towed before but im sure we will get along fine. There will be lots of set up mistakes im sure 😆. Happy caravanning. Sal & Bob.

    41. Batista_kim on

      Great video!
      I have some question. i am planning to travel in USA by caravan. As a Korean, i have some fears about traveling to the USA and i don’t know much about your country.
      Do you have gun while your travel? what do i need for safe travel?

    42. Andi c on

      Lovely relaxing video to watch guys,I remember our family caravaning holidays as a younger lad n I'd love to own my own van one day it appeals to me a lot . Thanks for sharing 👍 👌

    43. David Potter on

      Great video, we’re enjoying watching your content and we’ve subscribed. We are looking at a huge family caravan, but we also love your 2 berth, a perfect size! Looking forward to your adventures and recommendations. Keep those vids coming! Thank you.

    44. Linda Kirk on

      You need to close off those blue? valves on the air beams. They will keep each beam seperate from the others & if a beam fails you wont lose all your air – just the affected beam will go down. It makes good sense to get into the routine of closing them.

    45. Jean Wilson on

      Lovely dog enjoy every day with him. Lost our brownie Barney. It's terrible pain you go through.. good luck on your travels hope he goes on a long time yet.

    46. Linda Kirk on

      Most campsites expect dogs no matter how old to be on a lead at all times! You obv left him outside, unattended & not on a lead

    Leave A Reply