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The camping mistake that's hilarious now — but wasn't at the time
Celso P.Roaming since Mar 2026July 2026
We've all got one. Drove off with the TV aerial still up. Forgot to wind the step in. Left the roof vent open right before a downpour. What's the caravanning mistake that was mortifying at the time and is now your best campfire story? Newcomers will feel a whole lot better knowing we've all done something daft.
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