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 Topic: Caravan start up essentials
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14/3/2016 at 8:11pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Sterling+26+Superb
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When we first started camping we had a large tent then moved on to a caravan. Most of the camping stuff we transferred into the van.
We then went away to a very local site for a test pitch. We tried out the awning, water etc. We also made lists of things we would like to have and things we need to have. We have worked our way through those lists.
We also find that in UK we need different things to when we're in France and we swap them in and out of the van.
Just enjoy sorting yourselves out, don't rush and don't think you always have to buy from caravan supplies shops (bowls,cups, washing up bowls, cutlery draws etc) they can be quite expensive and you can find cheaper things which work just as well.
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14/3/2016 at 9:22pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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Have a look at this list.... 'Essential equipment for your caravan' which may be useful.
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15/3/2016 at 7:28am
Location: Essex
Outfit: Lunar Delta TS 2017
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Look at your local ads. Things like waste and water are often for sale. We got both with the wastemaster cover and aquaroll covers on for £40. They looked brand new.
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15/3/2016 at 11:04am
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Aldi have caravan and camping gear on sale this weekend ( cab order online also )
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