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THIS MONTH WE CHAT… POST-LOCKDOWN TOURING // CUSTOMER SERVICE

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My husband and I have been caravanning for years and love it. We try to visit as many new sites as possible, investigating different areas and meeting people from different places.

Unfortunately, what we have noticed lately are washing lines in front of vans, so they are the first things you see when entering the site! If people have to use a washing line, surely it could be positioned at the back of the caravan, as they are so unsightly?

We recently visited a new site to us, and there they were - I’m surprised the owners don’t pass comment, as they look dreadful. Please put washing lines where they can’t be seen by the rest of the visitors! Not what I want to see all around me - after all, I too am on holiday.

MILENCO

The contributor of our Star letter wins a pair of Milenco Grand Aero towing mirrors, worth £50. They’re designed to fit all wing mirrors and offer an outstanding view. For further details and a list of retailers of Milenco products, visit www.milenco.com

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