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1 year review of our beautiful Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi 2023
It's like all caravans that their are compromises but all in all we think this caravan is definately well built and well screwed together.
Buying a caravan like this will definately be money well spent but as always, these are our experiences and thoughts.
Please consider supporting us and our sponsors Cover4Caravans who offer top quality caravan insurance cover which we are more than happy to promote. www.cover4caravans.co.uk
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Take care and stay safe
Ally & Alan
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Відео

Luscious Laurels in Lincolnshire
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A beautiful site on the Lincolnshire coast
Woodside Caravan Park - A little beauty in Bonby, Lincolnshire
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A fabulous little 15 hardstanding pich site located in Bonby, North Lincolshire with a few little extras that could be just what you're looking for. The site offers 16amp EHU and water to each hardstanding pich. Facilities include toilets and Elsan point only for waste disposal. There are no shower facilities on site. Further details can be found on their Facebook Group at groups/1...
Field End Water - Cambridgeshire
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This is way up there as a quiet Adult Only site with fishery that has just about everything you need. The Reception doubles up as a tackle shop and corner shop in one. Just down the road are a couple of pubs serving food and the Market town of March is about 15 minutes drive away for all those supermarket essentials. The site itself has 3 fishing lakes, a multitude or walks and plenty of space....
Happy New Year from the caravan.
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From Field End Caravan Park, Cambridgeshire All the very best for happy, healthy and prosperous 2024 Take care and stay safe Ally & Alan 😍 😍
2024 Channel Intro
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A quick view of the new 2024 channel into. Please leave us any comments or questions in the secion below. Looking forward to the new caravanning season and hopefull catch up with some of you along the way. Take care Stay safe and all the very best for 2024 Ally & Alan
Caravan Christmas 2023
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It's been a fantastic and very wet year but you have all been amazing. We can't thank you enough for watching, commenting, subscribing and sending us messages across our social channels. We'd also like to say thanks to the whole team at our channel sponsor - Cover4Caravans with whom it has been fantastic to work with this last 12 months. Our plans for 2024 are already coming together with some ...
Castle Howard - Our Christmas before Christmas trip
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A Lovely little caravan site on the edge of the Castle howard stately home estate. Well worth a vist as its not far from York and the stunning North Yorkshire towns. www.castlehoward.co.uk/visit-us/visitor-information/stay-with-us What3words Here is a precise what3words address, made of 3 random words. Every 3 metre square in the world has its own unique what3words address. ///include.passwords...
How Safe is your Hook Up Cable (EHU)
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A trip earlier in the week brought to light a bit of a problem with our EHU Cable. One we wern't expecting as the cable isn't that old and it was bought from a reputable supplier. It just goes to show that things can and do fail highlighting the importance of checking them on a regular basis. See the video linked produced by Phil from Lost Weekends Caravan for a detailed explanation of connecti...
What is this winterise thing all about + an update.
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Stop. Panic. Grab your moisture traps and banish the dreaded damp and mould. - Yeah right !!! As if thousands of forecourt caravans are sat there with cushions up, lockers open and moisture traps all over. All it takes is a bit of common sense. That's our opinion for what it's worth. Also a bit of an Ally update. It's a bit more than just old age. Thanks for watching. Please do consider support...
Fully Serviced Pure Gold Bee Edge CL
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Finding really good sites can be difficult and some areas don't get the attention they really should. The Scottish Borders and especially the coastline north of Berwick upon Tweed is certainly one of those golden areas that has little tourist traffic compared to many others. This is a fantastic little site with stunning views. www.bee-edge.co.uk/bee-edge-caravan-site Thanks for watching and ple...
Caravan Catchup October 23 - After the Storm
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It seems such a long time since our last video and our last trip away since one we had booked we had to cancel because of the weather. So here we are after Storm Barbet, up at the caravan and checking all is Ok. Thanks to everyone for the comments here on UA-cam and over on our other social channels. We are still here and still planning on making videos but life has just got in the way with All...
2023 Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi 6 Month Owners Review
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A real in depth look at this lovely 8ft wide Bailey Caravan. When we upgraded from our Elddis, we knew we still had made a couple of compromises but after 6 months we feel we made a really good choice with this caravan. It offers amazing value for money and the parts network that allows easy upgrades and repairs through Prima Leisure and a fantastic supplying dealer. The only thing I've failed ...
Oh No What's happened - Crunchaty Crunchaty
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It could have been so much worse but yes, we had a little incident. One that really could happen to anyone and maybe a word of advice to make sure you have the breakdown cover to make sure it doesn't all end in tears.
Off-Grid Caravanning in the Highlands 2023
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Off-Grid Caravanning in the Highlands 2023
2023 Caravanners EDC - For Every Day Carry and Emergency
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2023 Caravanners EDC - For Every Day Carry and Emergency
Barrow Campsite Nairn - Walk around and review - July 2023
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Barrow Campsite Nairn - Walk around and review - July 2023
Scottish Highland Caravan Adventure - Part 2
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Scottish Highland Caravan Adventure - Part 2
Epic Scottish Highland Caravan Adventure
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Epic Scottish Highland Caravan Adventure
Views, food and the best beer ever at Sutherness Parkdean Resort
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Views, food and the best beer ever at Sutherness Parkdean Resort
Catchup from Sutherness - Dumfries & Gallaway
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Catchup from Sutherness - Dumfries & Gallaway
Garlieston Lodge Camping & Caravan Club CS
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Garlieston Lodge Camping & Caravan Club CS
Our 3 Top Caravan sites with a WOW factor
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Our 3 Top Caravan sites with a WOW factor
2023 Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi Owners Review
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2023 Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi Owners Review
Caravan Catchup From the Storage Yard.
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Caravan Catchup From the Storage Yard.
To Join the Caravan & Motorhome Club or Not to Join - A question of balancing the pros and cons.
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To Join the Caravan & Motorhome Club or Not to Join - A question of balancing the pros and cons.
New Caravan Catchup
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New Caravan Catchup
Caravan Collection Day - Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi 2023
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Caravan Collection Day - Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi 2023
Our 5 Luxury items we take away in the Caravan
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Our 5 Luxury items we take away in the Caravan
Caravan Catchup - Our Caravan Update
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Caravan Catchup - Our Caravan Update

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  • @fat-shotgolf2937
    @fat-shotgolf2937 21 день тому

    Hi Alan. Great video. Do you still have this setup? How did it work out? Im looking for something non-permanent which will keep my battery topped up

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 21 день тому

      We do still have this and it's doing us fine. We now have the Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi which has 100w solar panels on the roof and we've added our portable as an external addition. It's doing us perfectly fine with a 10 day cloudy trip and not an ounce of trouble or worry. I guess each to their own so far as usage but we've not worried at all.

    • @fat-shotgolf2937
      @fat-shotgolf2937 21 день тому

      @Coffeevaners thanks for the prompt response. I've checked out your links and managed to find everything on Amazon at a decent price. So thank you 🙏

  • @keepitreal1547
    @keepitreal1547 Місяць тому

    Love this, great outlook.

  • @kazhilly
    @kazhilly Місяць тому

    Great video, I liked that very much.

  • @paulandsarahcaravanlife
    @paulandsarahcaravanlife 2 місяці тому

    Hi Ally and Alan. Sorry I've not seen this video. Only just seeing now. Glad you both doing well. Great to see you both back on your channel and looking forward to more videos. Cheers Paul and Sarah

  • @Coster-eo80
    @Coster-eo80 2 місяці тому

    I’m in that one

  • @philhenderson7635
    @philhenderson7635 2 місяці тому

    Sure it will be, we love it❤❤

  • @philhenderson7635
    @philhenderson7635 2 місяці тому

    Hi both We have just bought a 2022 Pagasus grande SE Brindisi. Watching you content helped us in our selection and we couldnt be more delighted with it

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 2 місяці тому

      Fantastic. Hope yours is as kind and homely to you as ours has been for us. 😍😍

  • @jarrodashton5923
    @jarrodashton5923 2 місяці тому

    We are 10 months in to our unregistered 23 model that was registered in January and like you we love it , we have the sticky blind in the bedroom too. A niggle I have is the drain valve when emptying the water tank can be a bit of a stretch but it’s a minor thing. I be recently seen a TikTok hack to replace the waste bin with a larger ikea bin but if I’m honest we don’t use the bin anyway. We are away at Lady Margaret from Boxing Day until NY day in ours this Xmas so w❤e really have used it all year round

  • @David_K160
    @David_K160 3 місяці тому

    Bailey caravans are stronger than others because they are bolted together. Walls to floors, and walls to roof. They are not screwed. Strength wise, they will out-last other caravans

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 3 місяці тому

      We're hoping so as we have no intention of buying another. The hope is this caravan out lasts us both. 😍👍

  • @butnooneshome
    @butnooneshome 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely love that your 'historical' walk turned into a pub crawl, although you missed the Orchard and the Bluebell.

  • @sparkmeister4706
    @sparkmeister4706 3 місяці тому

    Do you still have this ? Still use it ? Still happy with it ?

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 3 місяці тому

      The answer on all counts is most certainly yes. Probably the best caravan buy we've made. It's our go to canopy for a bit of shade. We have 2 other awnings. 1 gets used on longer holidays, the other, a porch awning was a total waste of money. I think we used it twice in 3 years. The @isabellacamping Air Y whilst not cheap has been by far the best value for money for us. It's light, quick to put up, easy to clean and looks fantastic. It's for us as good as it gets. 😍😍

  • @Paul-oj5il
    @Paul-oj5il 4 місяці тому

    Love this place & remember they have all been rescued from bad places such a great place

  • @glyn829
    @glyn829 5 місяців тому

    Nice review guys 👌

  • @glyn829
    @glyn829 5 місяців тому

    Very interesting guys nice van review 👍

  • @glyn829
    @glyn829 5 місяців тому

    Luckily it all turned out ok in the end 👍 and nice to meet you both Glyn and Carol

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 5 місяців тому

      All in the name of making UA-cam content 🤣🤣🤣 .

  • @johnwalker6710
    @johnwalker6710 6 місяців тому

    Hi Alan good to see you both back again did you get fixed up with another job ? You need to get away more if possible that site at bedale looks good all the best for now

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      I did John. Thanks for asking and a fabulous position I've got too. I'm now working as the Maintenance Manager at the Sunderland Hilton Hotel. Its a strange year as we haven't booked so many trips in advance. We'll be doing a review of Pheasants Wood soon as we're back there with friends in a weeks time. All the best John. 👍

  • @jarrodashton5923
    @jarrodashton5923 6 місяців тому

    Hi Guys Firstly it’s wonderful that you are back , I hope that things have got better for your both. We are now 6 months into to owning our Brindisi after watching your reviews and like you we love it , we had the Avtex WiFi fitted to ours . ? For you , we were on a site in Cheshire over the weekend and it was the first time with this van on a fully serviced pitch , I have a long hose / pump that you can just plug into the side of your van so no barrels , I’ve heard people say that you should still use a barrel to avoid flooding , what do you do on serviced pitches?

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      Thanks, yes we're both good. Now this is a very good question because when we bought the Elddis we bought the genuine Whale watermaster mains water connection kit to replace the float in a barrel solution but we've never opened the packet. There's 2 reasons. The 1st is habit but the 2nd like you is fear of flooding that people go on about but theres a big BUT. We've not known of come into contact with anyone who has been flooded as a result if using one. Thats got me thinking because next weekend we're on a pitch with a water tap and the barrel float for the other method has sprung a leak. So having read on the blurb that the unit is suitable to 8 bar and its brand new, i'm going to use it. We have a whale inlet and its a genuine whale part. Watch this space. 👍👍

    • @jarrodashton5923
      @jarrodashton5923 6 місяців тому

      @@Coffeevaners we used it last weekend and it made life so much easier

  • @andrewtreweek254
    @andrewtreweek254 6 місяців тому

    Glad to hear your first years experience is a good one. We have a pegasus grande bologna, so similar layout and love it. We have had the van two and a half years now and towed it 8,000 miles across some very bumpy roads and we have had no problems, with the exception of the two blinds to side windows in the lounge coming loose. Soon fixed though.

  • @colinrimmer789
    @colinrimmer789 6 місяців тому

    Ally and Alan thanks for the update great to hear your loving your van. 😁👍

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Colin. This caravan is gonna be in family a long time we think. It has that new caravan appeal every time we open the door. 👍

  • @hairywol
    @hairywol 6 місяців тому

    You're right to say a good dealer makes all the difference. We have the same van a year older which came with so many faults its too many to list. Basically every screw in every blind had been stripped at assembly, which I fixed myself with better screws, along with cupboards, shelves and a cutlery drawer installed at a crazy angle. Rock bottom was 1st service and a damp rating of 99%!!!! Fortunately our dealer, Teesside Caravans, found it was was a poorly installed hatch, took the van for 3 weeks, dried everything out and renewed flooring, and we sailed through the 2nd service recently plus everything I fixed has stayed fixed. Since we got it we've been to Scotland, Wales, France, Spain and Portugal as well as many short breaks locally, so it's working for its keep. Now it's settled down we love it and intend to keep it for a good many years. One thing I would recommend is the fitting of Al-Ko shock absorbers, which improves towing greatly and, frankly, should be standard at this size and price point. But a little quality control by Bailey wouldn't come amiss.

  • @ttxela
    @ttxela 6 місяців тому

    Great to hear it's all going well with the van 👍

  • @stewartmacpherson3230
    @stewartmacpherson3230 6 місяців тому

    Great. Thanks I can now fix my dodgy blind

  • @robswiseways5697
    @robswiseways5697 6 місяців тому

    Hello Ally and Alan, Great news to hear you’ve hardly experienced any problems with your wonderful caravan. Wish we had room to store a Pegasus Grande. Saying that our 2013 Bailey Olympus has caused us very little grief over the past 11 years. Hope you have many happy adventures in your home from home 👍. Take care, Rob & Gail 😀

  • @normanmytton3956
    @normanmytton3956 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the mention, and for your true opinion of the caravan. Also would just like to say thanks again for the information you gave us on preparing the van for the road. Hopefully see you both soon so we can have another fantastic weekend and good laugh, you made the weekend 👍👍

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      I can taste the beer already 🤣🤣

    • @normanmytton3956
      @normanmytton3956 6 місяців тому

      @@Coffeevaners I really enjoyed the ones you dropped off to us, can’t wait to sample more in Masham 👍👍 see you soon 🍻

  • @mostyn03
    @mostyn03 6 місяців тому

    Always enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate the support 👊👍

  • @Dusty2feathers
    @Dusty2feathers 6 місяців тому

    Good advice. How long do you leave your battery before charging

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 6 місяців тому

      We've never had a battery off to charge. The solar keeps it topped up and we mix it up with EHU sites so it charges whilst plugged in. 👍

  • @davidcurtiswatts2378
    @davidcurtiswatts2378 7 місяців тому

    You need a tripod.

  • @patsherwood9460
    @patsherwood9460 7 місяців тому

    Hi to you both. Have watched a few of your vlogs and found them really helpful. We are thinking of going to this site later this year and judging by your lovely accent you are also from the North East like us. It's a long way to tow a van so wondering if you managed it with one stop off ?? Also was there any public transport near the site ? Thanks again Pat x

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 7 місяців тому

      Good question. On the way down from Durham I drove over night stopping on the M42 services and Michael Wood services to grab an hours nap. OK but not ideal. I'd suggest from the North East overnight at Somers Wood, Birmingham to make the journey better. We stayed here on the way back and it was a perfect half way stop. The site on Dartmoor is second to none. Just beautiful BUT.... it is remote. No buses and nearest pub - The Post Inn with lovely food about a mile away with not the best walking route. If you go to the pub ask for 'R' to give you the local info. and grab a pint of the local Jail ale. Very friendly pub. We toured Dorset, Devon and Cornwall from the site. A lovely base to sight see from or to just enjoy a tranquil break.

    • @patsherwood9460
      @patsherwood9460 7 місяців тому

      That's great thanks for your quick reply. Somers wood sounds like a good plan for a stop off. P.S We also think Dumfries and Galloway is a hidden gem

  • @robgrayson
    @robgrayson 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. I have the exact problem except that I'm not aware of how the ring got threaded - I certainly didn't knowingly turn the burner. Anyway, new part ordered and hopefully that will be problem solved.

  • @littlebigvanadventures
    @littlebigvanadventures 8 місяців тому

    Thanks - very helpful video 😁

  • @paulandsarahcaravanlife
    @paulandsarahcaravanlife 8 місяців тому

    Hi Ally and Alan hope you're both well. Wow looks like a lovely site. Have a grast time. Paul and Sarah

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      Was a canny Easter Break. Roll on end of May for the next one. Have you both got anything booked Paul

    • @paulandsarahcaravanlife
      @paulandsarahcaravanlife 8 місяців тому

      @Coffeevaners yes we are booked to go away this bank holiday coming. Then, the following bank hols, then in August, we are off to Sidmouth in Dorset

  • @vicdunni
    @vicdunni 8 місяців тому

    We love the Laurels, Sally and Neil the owners are fab , it’s local to us but we still go there. They had an amazing ABBA night last August was absolutely fantastic! The munch box food is great, we have stayed on the CL and lakeside like both . You did a fab video of the site xx

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for that comment 👍. Really appreciated. I know it's a bit more money but next time we go we want a pitch on the top match lake. It's just a fantastic pitch layout. 😍

  • @seancairns4947
    @seancairns4947 8 місяців тому

    Hi what caravan did you have in this video cheers

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      This was our gorgeous little 2021 Elddis Avante 454 Sherwood dealer special. The only 2 berth caravan available with a transverse island bed.

  • @GrahamFretwell
    @GrahamFretwell 8 місяців тому

    I too have a bailey Brindisi 02022, do you have the jockey wheel under the A frame or at the side of the A frame when in the raised position. I have had issues with the wheel rubbing against the brake mechanism. Thank you. Graham

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      I've tried it all ways, facing front and back inside and out and to be honest none appear to be right so I've settled for outside with wheel facing towards the car. Don't know if that's best but it seems best to me.

    • @GrahamFretwell
      @GrahamFretwell 8 місяців тому

      @@Coffeevaners thanks for the info.

  • @robswiseways5697
    @robswiseways5697 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tour Alan and Ally, nice looking site 👍. Been on their website and noticed they have fully serviced pitches so made a note for future reference. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      It's a fantastic site, really friendly and very well maintained. A bit more expensive on the main site but we didn't book Easter till late January so only had CL pitches available. Hope you're both keeping well.

    • @vicdunni
      @vicdunni 8 місяців тому

      It’s a fantastic site Rob and I’m sure you would find some good walks from there x

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 8 місяців тому

      @vicdunni if you're not already subscribed, Rob and Gail have a fantastic UA-cam channel and have some fantastic site reviews. @robswiseways5697

    • @vicdunni
      @vicdunni 8 місяців тому

      @@Coffeevaners yes we are thanks, one of our favourites as are you xx

    • @robswiseways5697
      @robswiseways5697 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for the mention Alan and to Vicki 👍

  • @paulhunt1836
    @paulhunt1836 9 місяців тому

    We do the same then spray cadac cleaner on an leave for 2 mins the wipes off lovely an Clean

  • @schofield4836
    @schofield4836 9 місяців тому

    Went for a look around this morning and had standoffish reception with a scowl “ where have you parked?”. No greeting, just a brochure thrown at us when asked if there was a map of site. Was told grumpily to “look in there” when I asked the tariff. Asked if we could look around, “ as long as you don’t infringe on anyone” came the reply. Unfriendly. Cafe closed “due to unforeseen circumstances”, toilets closed for cleaning and no entry for some people to toilets on different plots. V v quiet, plots not private or separated with hedging at all , and close together, too scared to cough. Rules everywhere. Not for us at all, made to feel a nuisance. Looked clean though but grotty elson points

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 9 місяців тому

      Not good. A very different experience to what we got. 🤔

  • @irenarobh6058
    @irenarobh6058 9 місяців тому

    DO you know the vango sonoma ll 250 porch door,im wondering how big it is as yours is i think bigger than the porch door one?..great vid 😀

    • @Coffeevaners
      @Coffeevaners 9 місяців тому

      The door on ours zips full width of the front and is the whole panel so no separate door within the panel. We've only used it once as we prefer that small porch area.