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15/4/2011 at 9:31pm
 Location: Bury Lancashire
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Leave the kids with grandparents, problem solved.

(Or avoid having them altogether, like we do - OH is a teacher, she doesn't want 'em at home too )


18/4/2011 at 9:06pm
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IWe have similar and can get all plus lot more in Focus

if you haven't yet bought look at self inflating mattresses- less room- less hassle

dont use plastic boxes, IKEA bags rock (or Morrisons eco bags) - you cant squish boxes.

put stuff under the front seats

put stuff in spaces between window and back seat backs put stuff between kids

get cheap canvas folding chairs and put under kids feet. dont get those all in one picnic  table and chair type things. get fold flat table, If short of space leave kids chairs and get picnic blanket.

spread sleeping bags under kids on back seat

stove - if not already dont get one of those cheap flat butane stoves.take up lots of space not vey efficient gas wise, get a camping gaz or gelert backpacking stove, About the size of a fag packet  works better. One cannister - about 2 hours - camping gaz easier to find

pitch and find nearest tesco/spa to save on food space

pack mate vacuum bags -ace for undies/towels/fleeces or get travel towels

those car organiser things to hang on back of seat for kids - use for small toys/ torches/beakers etc 

just getting started - dont buy anything unless it folds flat



18/4/2011 at 9:16pm
 Location: Kettering
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Oh Damon, you're about 7 years too late..shame really.

 

Great advice valcopley, thank you



18/4/2011 at 9:34pm
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Other than camping dont get any hobbys or you'll end up like this Landrover defender 110 trailer 2 tandem seakayaks 4 bikes and 1 very large tipi . All the camping gear goes in the trailer then the bike on a platform at the front of the trailer. Kayaks on the roof rack P8100174.jpg


18/4/2011 at 11:11pm
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Try your local car boot sale for a roof box, you may well find some more camping gear that you don't have room for!!  I picked up a 350 ltr halfords box for £20 last year and it has been a godsend.


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24/4/2011 at 10:12pm
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Hi, thanks for everyones tips and suggestions! We made it to the Lake District (& back again!) and a guy on the campsite even came up to us and said he was fascinated watching us unpack as he couldn't believe we'd got everything in the boot!! Anyway - the best tip was to lay everything flat - carpet, sleeping bags, fleecy blankets, airbeds etc.  I only took half the clothes i had originally planned and these were in all in one soft laundry type bag between the two boys on the back seat (also deflected fighting between them - bonus!).  I still use two plastic boxes for kitchen stuff, food etc. Anyway, thanks once again!



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