We have a caravan and absolutely love it. It has a proper loo, shower, central heating and every comfort you want. It's a little home from home when we are off in it. Can't tell you much about the techy side, that what OH's are for!!!

My best advise would be to join the Caravan Club or the Caravan and Camping Club. They have some great sites and the cost is quite reasonable. We went abroad with them this year to France with a site recommended in their european guide. Stayed on a campsite run by an english couple. They are also very good at technical advise and you get a magazine with lots of hints and tips. Caravan and Which Caravan magazines are also very good for sites, etc.

Have a lovely time and, yes, it's brilliant for crafting - even on holiday. I took a load of Victorian Christmas print outs and spent some of the wet time cutting them out and matting and layering.

Nina x