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Old 7th June 2005, 13:39
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Campsites near beaches?????/

Hi folks, new to the site. Coming to Newquay in a new weeks for a 1 week surfing hol and looking for a campsite near to the surf. Any suggestions? I'm usually go to Croyde, so I'm not to familiar with the area. Cheers.
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Old 7th June 2005, 14:20
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hi

watergate bay is within walking distance. porth is even closer.
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Old 8th June 2005, 10:21
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62microbus that pic was taken at rtts wasnt it?
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Old 8th June 2005, 10:24
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nope, about 3 years ago now at watergate bay. we were down there this year but didnt go to the show.
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Old 8th June 2005, 11:38
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is this your bus?
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Old 8th June 2005, 11:46
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Nope, totally different van. Thats a converted panel van for a start. (yes i am a van geek.)
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Old 8th June 2005, 12:16
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aww i thought they looked the same,

nothing wrong with being a van geek i wish i new more about them! have just started getting into v-dubs,
most people think they are all old and tattered but you see some real gems at bug jam an such events
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Old 8th June 2005, 12:27
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theres alot of very good vans around, because of there value now people dont let them get in such a state. splittys are going for £7-£28k now. have a look at www.volkszone.co.uk if you want to know more about dubs There's a massive forum on there.
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At first glance i thought they were the same looking,but then i noticed the different roofs to the buses.
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