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Gracie Lou goes to
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Приєднався 23 січ 2023
Welcome to our American Fifth Wheel, that we've affectionately named 'Gracie Lou' - a nod to 'Miss Congeniality'.
She's a Rockwood Ultra Lite 2622RK - made by Forest River.
Fifth Wheel's aren't that common here in the UK so we'd like to use our channel to take you to sites and parks that can accommodate bigger rigs - and also as we spend more time with Gracie Lou, if there are any ideas, hacks or hints then we'll try to tell you about those too.
Like all touring, things can be a little hit and miss, and we'd like to share things, good, bad and down-right ugly!
She's a Rockwood Ultra Lite 2622RK - made by Forest River.
Fifth Wheel's aren't that common here in the UK so we'd like to use our channel to take you to sites and parks that can accommodate bigger rigs - and also as we spend more time with Gracie Lou, if there are any ideas, hacks or hints then we'll try to tell you about those too.
Like all touring, things can be a little hit and miss, and we'd like to share things, good, bad and down-right ugly!
Woodlake Camping & Caravan Park, Great Hatfield, Hornsea
@gracielougoesto is off on another little adventure, and this time we're heading to the East Yorkshire coast to a beautiful site called Woodlake Camping & Caravan Site.
This is an Adults Only site, and is perfect for those of us who has our furry friends come with them to enjoy the sights and sounds, and what the site has to offer.
One thing I don't mention in the video is price as I know that things like this can change, but I can assure you that it is extremely reasonable, and very much worth the money.
If you want to know more then visit their website at :
www.woodlakecampsite.co.uk/
or give Sheryl, the owner, a call on 01964 536869
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This is an Adults Only site, and is perfect for those of us who has our furry friends come with them to enjoy the sights and sounds, and what the site has to offer.
One thing I don't mention in the video is price as I know that things like this can change, but I can assure you that it is extremely reasonable, and very much worth the money.
If you want to know more then visit their website at :
www.woodlakecampsite.co.uk/
or give Sheryl, the owner, a call on 01964 536869
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**** Please like and subscribe **** it really helps our channel, and leave us a message if you have anything that you would like to add. Maybe you've been to this park before and want to add some comments for people to see.
See you the next time on @gracielougoesto
You can also join our Facebook group profile.php?id=61561117032853&locale=en_GB
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Fifth Wheel ideas - what works for us - could it work for you?
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@gracielougoesto is doing a something a little different this time around, and we're walking you through the items on the 'outside' of the fifth wheel that have helped us with things, from having some new step carpets, through to our new satellite system. Please subscribe and like the video - or leave us a comment with your own ideas, we'd love to hear them We aren't sponsored by any of the com...
@gracielougoesto is off to Street Farm Caravan Park, just outside Stamford Bridge, near York.
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Street Farm caravan park is a relatively new park (at time of adding it's less than a year old), and it's owned and run by a farmer called Jimmy. He really knows what he's doing as this site it a gem, an absolute diamond! Pitches are flat, level and well spaced. Metered EHU, Water and Grey Waste are on each pitch. And talk about well drained - wow - all the rain we've had this year, and you wou...
@gracielougoesto is almost fixed! Part 2 - putting her back together again.
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Welcome to @gracielougoesto - and our second installment of fixing her poorly slide-out. Please *Subscribe* and *Like* to help our channel - we really do appreciate you watching. If you have any questions, observations, hints or suggestions then feel free to drop them into the comments for us. If you missed part 1, where John dealt with the damp and the flooring, then please find the link here:...
Gracie Lou is BROKEN! Her slide out is soaking wet - she needs help!
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@gracielougoesto is taking us down the repair route on this journey. Having discovered that the living room slide-out was damp, and sagging - action is needed to rectify the problem. So John get's his DIY on, and get down to fixing our broken lady. Fixing a slide out and strengthening the floor - this is part 1 - part 2 will come soon. Link to Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/zF9_rFeknJk/v-deo.html She...
@gracielougoesto is visiting High Hermitage Holiday Park.
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Nestled in a vale next to the Tyne river, High Hermitage Holiday Park is in a beautiful location, about 20 minutes from Newcastle city in the North East of England. Maybe you're on your way to Scotland, or on the way back... this is a perfect stop off location. It offers touring caravans, camping, and static caravan living. Visit www.highhermitagecaravanpark.co.uk/ to see what they have to offer.
Gracie Lou goes to... get her face washed
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Today Gracie Lou is being prepped for her first trip this year. My hubby runs an exterior cleaning service called Guardian Hydroclean and of course he loves to clean Gracie Lou. This time of year he is asked to clean caravans, statics, motorhomes all in readiness for the season. We're not sponsored by the products shown or mentioned, but if you're interested then there are links below. It's Sun...
Gracie Lou goes to...this time we walk through ideas for things in your 5th wheel
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@gracielougoesto this time we run through some of the changes we've made to our 5th wheel, some little ideas for things that make our life easier, or more comfortable. Take a look and if you have any more ideas, tips, suggestions or comments then please add them below. We're not sponsored by any of the products we show in this video #caravanholidaysuk #fifthwheel #fifthwheelliving #ccrv #fifthw...
Gracie Lou goes to... Love2Stay Shrewsbury
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@gracielougoesto visits a wonderful park in Shrewsbury. Could this be the best park in the UK? Some say that it is... watch and see if you agree. One this is for sure, we will be coming back - we loved it! #shrewsbury #love2stay #haven #caravanholidaysuk #fifthwheel #caravanclub #fifthwheelUK #fifthwheel #caravanUK #UKcaravanparks #rvsUK #travelvlog www.love2stay.co.uk/
Gracie Lou Goes to Naburn Lock, York
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@gracielougoesto has a different location, this time we're off to Naburn Lock Caravan Park near to York. It is an Adults Only park and is part of the Tranquil Parks group. Take a look and let us know what you think. Please subscribe, and like if you can, and leave a comment or question. www.yorknaburnlock.com/ #caravanholidaysuk #york #naburn #drone #fifthwheel
Gracie Lou goes to White Cottage Holiday Park
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Take a look around White CottageHoliday Park in Hornsea. A beautiful park that can accommodate large and small rigs, it has pods, a shepherd's hut, and camping! If you'd like to know more about the park you can visit: www.whitecottageholidaypark.co.uk/ Please like and subscribe, I'm trying to build a channel that shows how you can easily tour in the UK with your American Fifth Wheel. #fifthwhee...
Gracie Lou goes to Delph Bank Touring Park, Lincolnshire
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This is Delph Bank, Adults Only touring park, in Lincolnshire. This small-ish park has everything that you need. Extremely well-maintained pitches, beautiful surroundings, peaceful evenings, and even a lovely little shop. Visit their website to see all that they have to offer - www.delphbank.co.uk/ The park is only 20-30 minutes to Kings Lynn, and isn’t too far from Skegness if you fancy a day ...
Gracie Lou goes to… South Meadows Caravan Park, Belford, Northumberland
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Our 5th wheel travels take us to a lovely caravan park on the outskirts of Belford, in Northumberland. It’s close to the beautiful north-east coastline, for places such as Bamburgh, Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and of course the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. www.southmeadows.co.uk/ The site caters for 5th wheels, and has several longer pitches that can easily accommodate our big girl. The weekend...
Gracie Lou goes to York Caravan Park
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Take a look at York Caravan Park from above #caravanholidaysuk #fifthwheel #ccrv #drone #fifthwheelliving #york
Thank you for a very informative video.
You're welcome! I hope that it helps you decide if you want to visit - it's such a lovely park, and so welcoming.
We love it here, we should have been there here last week but unfortunately had to cancel due to family bereavement, there for my birthday & Halloween October.
So sorry to hear that. When you're away later in the year you can make up for it I'm sure.
Thankyou for your lovely video
My pleasure 😊
@@gracielougoestoexcellent video....spot on with how amazing and friendly this site is. Nature is beautiful. Lovely to meet you guys... Karen & Neil
Just passed you on the A19 near Hartlepool. Looking good 👌
Thanks so much - lovely to hear that we have had someone reading the back of her!
What a superb video!!!
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback and support.
Just a HUGE thank you for your video. The content and your video skills are exactly what I have been looking for. I'm sure that you are a great looking person, but I don't want to see you, I want to look at the site you are visiting. You may have a dog, but I don't want to see it cavorting on a field. You may like a full English breakfast, but I don't want to see it on your plate........ you get the picture....... in more ways that one. If I want all of that I watch "Rob Wise Way's" I have liked and subscribed so please carry on the good work.
Hi guys Glad to see you got Gracie Lou all back together and better than before 😊 I’ll be taking a look at our Nelly this week to see if our slide is ok, fingers crossed 🤞. Scott & Di.
Thanks Scott & Di - we were away this weekend and it was definitely warmer - even with the awful winds here in the UK. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you - let us know how you get on.
Hi, where did you get your rockwood 2622rk from.
Hi! We bought ours at CCRV Mildenhall. Paul and Avril were excellent, and their team were so helpful. This is a big purchase item and having that level of service was so good. Definitely have a look at their website!
I feel rather sorry for owners - but you kinda get what you pay for!
Hi @stuartvarney5944 - We bought the fifth wheel about 2 years ago now, when it was new off the boat from the USA. This is the first time we've had an issue with it. We don't live in Gracie Lou full time, and tour around the UK all year round, so she is shaken about a bit (well a lot sometimes - the UK roads are horrendous after all). I'm just pleased that we found out what the problem was and fixed it. I guess it's like a lot of things these days, when you pull them apart, and see what's underneath, it's not what you'd expect or hope for. Thanks for watching.
I understand that possibly you’re been a little unlucky. However it seems the actual construction methods were perhaps below par. Did you not consider purchasing from The Fifth Wheel Company in North Wales?
We did look at them - their layouts were too limited and they were small in comparison to the American Fifth Wheel styles. They didn't suit our needs.
Terrible build quality - should have bought British made from the Fifth Wheel Company.
Thanks for watching. I've heard some scary stories about British made too - it's a sign of the times these days.
We have a 2020 model year Cedar Creek 38EFK, we had an even worse issue with a kitchen slide, after about 18months I noticed water dripping from under the slide when it wasn’t raining! I discovered that the person whose job it was to apply sealant to the slide “T” pieces had missed 1/2” on both the left trim and the right trim. The result of this was that rainwater was allowed to run between the T trim and the slide face, then down into the floor, causing it to rot. I jacked up the slide, supported it inside and out while still allowing me access to remove it. I purchased a sheet of recycled plastic the size of the old floor and replaced the whole thing. Now, even if it were to develop another leak, there is nothing to rot.
Oh no! But a sheet of recycled plastic is a piece of genius! Love it! Our fifth wheels bring so much pleasure, but like a home they need looking after and upkeep. Good luck Peter, and I hope that your Cedar Creek gives you many years of trouble free travels!
Doesn't the warranty cover it? I'm looking at buying a 5th in future and it has always concerned me that it could get leaks in slide out or bow due to weight.
You have to have an extended warranty and then you would have to live in the USA.
Forest River - the manufacturer of our Rockwood 2622RK, only offer a 1 year warranty and that's limited. Some places that you buy from may offer an extended warranty if you ask. Always worth asking. Ours is out of warranty anyway, and even though it was a pain to fix, in real terms we could have just made good, and not pulled Gracie Lou's slide out to pieces, but this way we are safe knowing it is done, and done right. I would never put you off buying a fifth wheel, it is our little peaceful place - well once we aren't being gawked at by everyone on the site! LOL!
Thank you for the really great Video. Looking forward to seeing both of you soon. Music is good as well. Regards Gordon
Thanks so much Gordon - it was such a lovely place, and we will be back! The place is all the better for you - your new name is 'Gordon the Warden' - not very imaginative, but a term of endearment!
Hardest and dirtiest is the roof. It's also the most important to check for any damage or deterioration. ??
Hi there, yes the roof is always a must for us too. The roof was cleaned first - it makes me a nervous wreck when he's up there! We didn't record that bit - sorry! One thing we like to check is that when we're visiting somewhere that there are no low-hanging trees in the driveway or by the pitch. We've got a few scratches up there from those kind of things.
Hi Karon and John - picking up our 2622RK in May so enjoying all the hints and tips and your reviews of campsites are great! We were just wondering about how you get on with black and grey waste disposal when you're not on a service pitch. I think we'll be getting quite a sizable tote but I see most Elsan points are raised so might be hard to lift a big tote.
Hi Paul, glad you're enjoying the videos. There will be more to come this year. As for a tote, we have a 21 gallon tote (US gallons), and yes, they are super heavy when filled, and yes, it can be a pain when the ElSan point is off the ground. If it is, then it's a two man job, or sometimes, if you're lucky there may be a manhole cover close by... and if you politely ask the warden or staff if you can raise it, then it may make for an easier life. We've been to a couple of sites where they had no issue with us lifting the manhole cover. Good luck and let us know how you get on!
Hi, my wife and I are hoping to buy our first 5th wheel in March 24 and so are binge watching as much content that's out there. Your video was really helpful and I must say that you present really well, thanks and all the best 🙂
Thanks so much - and you will LOVE the 5th wheel life! So glad you're planning on picking yours up next year. You never know we may cross paths one day. Good luck :-)
Thanks for your video, I'm toyed at visiting Naburn Lock site or Poplar site just further down on the other side of River. Poplar farm site is a bit more expensive been a Riverside site but not adults only. Thinking of going end of October 😊
If you are looking for Adults Only, try York Caravan Park - beautiful park.
Hi from Arny & Joyce, we met you at Love2stay
Hi Arny and Joyce! Lovely to meet you and your beautiful fur baby girls! Keep on touring and we hope we get to see you again at another park!