The weather report was a bit up and down, but it looked more promising on Thursday so I decided to go.
It was nice and bright when we got there and set up was easy. Fortunatley by the time I set up the utility tent and the camper after the drive I was tired, so I decided to leave the sheet awning till the next day. Had a good night and next morning took the dogs for a walk round the large camping field by the estuary. There was only me and chap who was a fisherman camping and out most of the day, so the dogs could have a run off lead.
The weather report was a bit iffy for next evening so I decided to leave the awning off.
The next night there were 30mph plus winds till 4am, so I didn't get much sleep. Fortunatly the dog fence and utility tent were pegged well down and stayed put. The camper was rocking a bit and I wondered whether to try and put the poptop down.
After looking on various forums the consensus was up to 40mph winds were doable
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
so I left it up. I could feel the poptop pistons through the vinyl top and they were not moving at all when the winds were gusting and all was well, so very impressed with the Nomad build.
Despite the cool nights I didn't need to put the gas heater I bought on, as with the thick insulated walls we were plenty warm enough.
The trip was useful as it helped me think of a few ideas to try out before the next outing.
I know I need to improve the pegging out of the dog fence base as Brenne the chihuahua squeezed out under it a few times. Eventually I stopped him by fastening an empty 5 litre water container on a cord to his harness, much to his disgust.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)