Six months ago, my fiancée, Arnie, and I bought a Roller Team Pegasus, and our lives haven't been the same since. Living in Spalding, we’re perfectly placed to explore, and we’ve taken "Peggy" out every other weekend. It’s been a journey of stunning views, questionable GPS routes, and Arnie proving he’s a wizard behind the wheel.
The Legend of Arnie (and the Colchester Scaffolding)
Arnie handles our 7-metre A-Class like a dream. Whether it’s nail-biting three-point turns or threading the needle through narrow lanes in Wales that felt like "unclaimed land," he’s an expert. However, even experts meet their match. In Colchester, a piece of scaffolding decided to pick a fight with our wing mirror. There was a crunch, the casing flew off, but miraculously, it clipped back on! No harm done, though my heart rate took a while to settle.
The Waze War and Arnie’s Heroics
Waze is a fanatic satnav and the report function is great although I can become obsessive over adding all the pot holes on our British roads, however beware it can be a liar. We’ve learned the hard way that it has zero concept of low bridges or narrow crossings. You have to be prepared for a sudden "near miss" and a high-stakes three-point turn at a moment's notice—like the heart-stopping narrow bridge on the way to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Arnie's driving heroics aren't limited to the motorhome, either. On a rainy night in the Staffordshire Peaks, we came across a woman run off the road. Arnie used our Harley-Davidson Livewire and a spare tie ratchet strap to tow her car back to safety. It’s not in the Harley manual, but it worked!
Scaling Mountains for a Stitch
When Arnie's Alpine stars airbag jacket needed a fix, we headed near Oswestry. To the company servicing home which ended up a "shortcut" turned out to be a 15-mile mountain track. Peggy handled the climb like a champ, leading us to a farm where we met the one of the companies’ owners her children a multitude of friendly dogs which allowed me to have my dog cuddle fix. It was a close call—we nearly ended up with a new puppy and a child joining our adventures!
The Livewire: Our Secret Weapon
One of our best purchases was the Harley-Davidson Livewire. It travels beautifully in Peggy’s massive garage and is the ultimate "scout" vehicle. Once we’ve found a spot in a city—and surprisingly, most cities have amazing places to tuck an A-Class away—we unload the Harley and explore the bits even Arnie can't fit a motorhome into.
Coastal Cycles and "Unclaimed Land"
Our sense of adventure recently took us across the border into Wales, where we found ourselves on a road so narrow it felt like we were pioneering into unclaimed territory. When we want something a bit flatter, we love cycling along Filey Beach or enjoying the "Singing Dustmen" wake-up call in Cleethorpes.
Off-Grid Freedom & The Bluetti Factor
The best investment for our "wild" nights was our Bluetti Power Station. It’s made off-grid living a breeze, allowing us to keep the lights on and the kettle boiling even when we're tucked in the middle of nowhere. It’s what makes those quiet nights—like hearing the waves at Hornsea or a moonlight stop at Joss Bay—truly magical.
From Coastal Cliffs to Flooded Cotswolds
We’ve covered serious ground We’ve seen the beautiful skies of Aldeburgh (with oysters in hand!), swam in the sea at Filey, and marvelled at the Reculver Towers and Flamborough Head.
The Food: The legendary Piebald Inn in Hunmanby (52 pies!) and deep-fried jam sandwiches at Eric’s Fish & Chips in Thornham.
The Views: The "wonky" spire of Chesterfield, the hike up to Malvern Beacon, and the oysters at Aldeburgh.
The History: Lavenham’s timber frames, the Witchfinder General history in Manningtree, and the eerie beauty of the Dungeness desert.
The Secret Spots: The hidden waterfall at Ombersley and the mossy chasm of Lud's Church.
The Cotswolds gave us a run for our money with flooded roads around Moreton-in-Marsh, and while Bibury was so busy we couldn't even stop, we loved the charm of Chipping Campden and the surprisingly large town of Witney. We even had a "rescue mission" on a Chester race day, helping a young girl walking home alone.
Whether it’s a lightning storm over a power station or a quiet morning by Rudyard Lake, these six months have been the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s to the next six—an
Highs, Lows, and Deep-Fried Sandwiches
Our "A&E" moment came in Beverley after Arnie broke his thumb, but we didn't let it stop us! We’ve explored the quirky—like the "Singing Dustmen" wake-up call in Cleethorpes and the amazing deep-fried jam sandwiches at Eric’s Fish & Chips in Thornham (near Hunstanton).
Our must-visit highlights:
The Food: The legendary Piebald Inn in Hunmanby (52 pies!) and oysters in Whitstable.
The Views: The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (the stream in the sky), the hike up to Malvern Beacon, and the "wonky" spire of Chesterfield.
The History: Lavenham’s timber frames, the Witchfinder General history in Manningtree, and the eerie beauty of the Dungeness desert.
The Secret Spots: The hidden waterfall at Ombersley and the mossy chasm of Lud's Church in the Peaks.
The "Staithes" Struggle
We’ve learned that some places just aren't built for a Pegasus—Staithes was beautiful but had absolutely nowhere to park! But for every tight squeeze, there’s a Saltburn-by-the-Sea, which welcomes motorhomes right by the water.
Whether it’s a lightning storm over a power station or a quiet morning by Rudyard Lake, these six months have been the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s to the next six—and keeping the wing mirrors intact!
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