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Arthur Bostrom and the Pursuit of Exploring

Arthur Bostrom aboard `Perseus,` his new Bailey Pursuit 430-4

by Laura Diaz

Actor Arthur Bostrom is back at caravanning, but this time he is accompanied by “Perseus”

Arthur Bostrom shares his 2013 caravanning experiences aboard a Bailey Orion 430-4 as he looks forward to this year’s adventures with his new Bailey Pursuit 430-4.

You may recognise him as Officer Crabtree in ‘Allo ‘Allo, or as a cast member of the Birdsong stage production, which toured until August 2013. These days, Bostrom indulges in quite a different activity. He entered the world of caravanning last year seeking a convenient method of transportation as he toured the UK alongside the stage production. However, the actor soon discovered his love of caravanning ran deeper than that for a viable way to get around.

“My perception of caravanning has changed entirely. I grew up with tents; we had family holidays in tents,” the actor explained. Bostrom further claimed he had not been in a caravan “at all” and that he thought about getting one because he would be touring with Birdsong. The minute he set foot into his first caravan, he “couldn’t believe the interior…couldn’t believe the facilities.”

Having decided on purchasing the Orion 430-4, the new caravanner joined The Caravan Club to prepare for his half-year journey. Bostrom lived in his Orion, which he named Douglas, for 25 weeks. The actor stayed at a combination of Caravan Club sites as well as Certified Locations (CLs). Both were enjoyable to him in different ways. The toilet and shower blocks offered in the Club sites as well as the laundry amenities proved useful in his long travels. On the other hand, the ability to interact with the locals and wardens in the CLs was a priceless one for Bostrom as he enjoyed the stories his fellow caravanners shared.

Now, the actor has swapped Douglas for Perseus, a Bailey Pursuit 430-4. This caravanning experience will be brand new for him since he will be travelling for leisure purposes this time around. His plans include to “go further afield to explore more in the countryside.” Also, Bostrom plans to write a book, which will include his caravanning adventures, what he has learned, and selected stories from fellow caravanners he has encountered along the way. It will doubtless be an interesting read both for caravanning veterans and newbies alike! To pass the time between now and then though, you can check out Bolstrom’s caravanning blog.

Check out Bostrom’s interview here.