Woffy Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, eastynh said: I need a base to plan how I am actually getting in. The closer the CV the shorter the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 I’m feeling very excited as this year I have hired a camper and secured West CV ticket! Never stayed in a camper or caravan before and can’t wait to experience the festival slightly differently. My camper is effectively a tent on wheels, no leisure battery sadly. But it had a gas powered fridge and cooking equipment. My reason for doing it is the lure of being able to arrive a day earlier and therefore maximise the experience, as well as not having to face the queuing/carrying that Wednesday brings. I’ve paid my dues by tenting since 2007 I reckon. Who knows, maybe I will hate it but I hope not. Getting slight FOMO however about East CV ... someone reassure me that West is Best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Skoo said: My camper is effectively a tent on wheels, no leisure battery sadly. But it had a gas powered fridge and cooking equipment. all you need is a bed, something to make tea on, and something to keep milk/beers cold. (tips: cool the beers before you put them in the fridge, else it'll take forever to cool them. Also, freeze the milk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, eFestivals said: all you need is a bed, something to make tea on, and something to keep milk/beers cold. (tips: cool the beers before you put them in the fridge, else it'll take forever to cool them. Also, freeze the milk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 27 minutes ago, eFestivals said: all you need is a bed, something to make tea on, and something to keep milk/beers cold. (tips: cool the beers before you put them in the fridge, else it'll take forever to cool them. Also, freeze the milk). Thanks Neil We have a little camping stove, so I think we'll do our cooking on that outside the van as don't fancy stinking the thing out. One thing I need to sort out is a gazebo, as this one doesn't have an awning. That and a decent ground sheet pegged in and I think we'll have a nice little setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyT Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skoo said: My reason for doing it is the lure of being able to arrive a day earlier and therefore maximise the experience, as well as not having to face the queuing/carrying that Wednesday brings. I’ve paid my dues by tenting since 2007 I reckon. Who knows, maybe I will hate it but I hope not. Not having to get up at stupid o'clock to queue really is a game changer. There's a lovely apprehensive / excited vibe in the camper fields on that Tuesday evening. Admittedly having always been in the east camper fields the elevation of them allowing a look over the site as the sun sets on the Tuesday is special and i'm not sure you get that on the west side however it'll be amazing none the less for you. The thing I have most enjoyed since making "the switch" is taking the mornings at my own pace rather than being right in the thick of it from the moment my eyes are open. The cooking breakfast thing saves about £40 - £50 as well because you aren't overpaying for bacon sandwiches etc. I'm not aware of anyone who has gone back to camping having been in the camper fields but i'm sure there will be some. Edited November 13, 2018 by JoeyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, JoeyT said: Not having to get up at stupid o'clock to queue really is a game changer. There's a lovely apprehensive / excited vibe in the camper fields on that Tuesday evening. Admittedly having always been in the east camper fields the elevation of them allowing a look over the site as the sun sets on the Tuesday is special and i'm not sure you get that on the west side however it'll be amazing none the less for you. The thing I have most enjoyed since making "the switch" is taking the mornings at my own pace rather than being right in the thick of it from the moment my eyes are open. The cooking breakfast thing saves about £40 - £50 as well because you aren't overpaying for bacon sandwiches etc. I'm not aware of anyone who has gone back to camping having been in the camper fields but i'm sure there will be some. I feel a bit of sentimental attachment towards tenting, and if I could do CV field in my trusty tent I would. The whole thing for me is the queuing etc. Never used to bother me but past couple of years it's destroyed me on the weds. VERY excited, it's all getting a bit real now! Hopefully we can have little West camper van meetup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Mask Replica Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 hours ago, JoeyT said: I'm not aware of anyone who has gone back to camping having been in the camper fields but i'm sure there will be some. My 5th festival last year and I camped for the first time, had always been in rented motorhomes and shared the overall costs with the rest of the group. Since there was only me and a mate we camped. This year there's a big group of us again and I've actually bought a campervan so it's back to the CV fields for us. But if I was on my own or just with a pal I'd save the money and camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaze Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 hours ago, JoeyT said: Not having to get up at stupid o'clock to queue really is a game changer. There's a lovely apprehensive / excited vibe in the camper fields on that Tuesday evening. Admittedly having always been in the east camper fields the elevation of them allowing a look over the site as the sun sets on the Tuesday is special and i'm not sure you get that on the west side however it'll be amazing none the less for you. The thing I have most enjoyed since making "the switch" is taking the mornings at my own pace rather than being right in the thick of it from the moment my eyes are open. The cooking breakfast thing saves about £40 - £50 as well because you aren't overpaying for bacon sandwiches etc. I'm not aware of anyone who has gone back to camping having been in the camper fields but i'm sure there will be some. see... They dont even have sunset on the west side..! what kind of a world do they have over there..??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenVonBoathook Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Skoo said: Getting slight FOMO however about East CV ... someone reassure me that West is Best! I stayed in CV East 05 and 11. Then CV West 14,15,16,17. Personally I love the vibe I get in CV West. For me its as much a part of the whole festival enjoyment as anything else I do. I don't mind the fact it's a fairly long walk from anywhere. Most Glastonbury's I just wander around and see where it all takes me, so being nearer a particular stage or area is irrelevant. For the first time, Glastonbury this year will be with children, so we are (finally after Saturdays resale) in CV East because we do need to be near things like the Kidz Field, T&C etc. So it will be interesting to see how CV East takes me this time round, but for the moment (IMHO) West is Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Thought I'd revive this thread now we're getting close - would be great to have an unofficial efests meet in West CV on the Tuesday eve! I'll be bringing a BBQ and a selection of beverages if anyone would like to swing by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodWillOut Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 We’re staying in CV west, hopefully arrive late afternoon/ early evening before it gets dark. Will be having a bbq and a few beers too. Whats the traffic like on the Tuesday evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngatheart Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 ill be there with the family bbq and beer all welcome ..... tuesday evening can get busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrass Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Skoo said: Thought I'd revive this thread now we're getting close - would be great to have an unofficial efests meet in West CV on the Tuesday eve! I'll be bringing a BBQ and a selection of beverages if anyone would like to swing by! How do we find you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, timbrass said: How do we find you? Great question! We are hopefully arriving by 2pm latest so will hopefully be parked up reasonably near the front. Perhaps I will just post in this thread a location once we're parked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrass Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Skoo said: Great question! We are hopefully arriving by 2pm latest so will hopefully be parked up reasonably near the front. Perhaps I will just post in this thread a location once we're parked up! Probably need a flag or a banner of some sort.... Also drop a pin onto Google Maps once you park up (hold down finger in app) and share that pin. Should be accurate to within a couple of pitches Edited June 12, 2019 by timbrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Skoo said: Great question! We are hopefully arriving by 2pm latest so will hopefully be parked up reasonably near the front. Perhaps I will just post in this thread a location once we're parked up! you could download what3words app and post that location ... thats very accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenVonBoathook Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) On 11/13/2018 at 8:20 AM, Skoo said: someone reassure me that West is Best! It is Edited as I see I've already answered it. Edited June 13, 2019 by DarrenVonBoathook Not reading previous reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairybairns Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 10/27/2018 at 4:23 PM, timbrass said: My daughter and new son in law will be in CV West in Barry (as in Thames Barrier! ) which I have just finished constructing... Needed 1500 beer tins for the roof. Say hi to them! Wow love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annax Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Three words... West is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMAN Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Will be in West...first time in a campervan.. we are bringing our 5 year old and 2 month old (first time with kids as well) so thought the campervan option would be best...planning on getting there around 4pm ish!! Does anyone know if this will be a very busy time? Definitely BBQ and beer time...be lovely to meet the new neighbours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Yay, few more west crew here. Also never used a campervan before and will be completely clueless I'm sure - particularly worried about the use of levelling blocks, so need to watch some YouTube tutorials before we get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrass Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Skoo said: Yay, few more west crew here. Also never used a campervan before and will be completely clueless I'm sure - particularly worried about the use of levelling blocks, so need to watch some YouTube tutorials before we get there. If they are the ramp type you just put them under the front wheels (you will be pointing downhill) and drive slowly forward and upward. You might need a couple of boards underneath to spread the weight if the ground is soft and the vehicle heavy. I assume it's a hired one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodWillOut Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Does security come into your camper and check for glass bottles ? reason i ask is that my good lady has bought me a nice bottle of gin to take but would it be confiscated ? am i best decanting into a plastic container ? it wouldnt be leaving the campervan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngatheart Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 depends who you get and when you get there, ive been checked once and flagged through twice on west side... But you shouldnt take glass think of the poor cows that have to eat there after you go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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