Jax said, let there be light....

...so I cut a hole in the roof!

Three weeks later...

...and we were back at Silverstone again, this time to watch the BTCC race programme but this time flying solo.

Having appreciated the benefits of an awning on the previous trip we took the plunge and bought one for the van. It's a light weight, compact afair but plenty roomy enough all the same. It also has the benefit that it can be made weather proof and left in place if we want to go somewhere in the van.



As you can see the roof still awaits its lining, which is why I am cooking by head torch. Until the roof lining is up I can't install the overhead lighting

Not finished but useable

A trip to Silverstone at the end of July was used as a shakedown for the van. By way of an insurance policy caravan owning Brother-in-law Paul and friend Don (with respectively Antonia an Liz) were invited along for the weekend.

The wagons were circled and awnings errected on both caravans which provided a large covered area for chilling, dining and drinking.















Jax, about to snuggle down in our king sized bed, not even the factory built caravans can boast one of these.














We had a great weekend with friends and family but as you can see from the leaden skys we broke camp none too soon.