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03/4/2010 at 8:55pm
 Location: Staffordshire
 Outfit: Fleetwood Crystal 4 berth
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Just bought a Fleetwood Crystal as first timer, any suggestions or advise please


03/4/2010 at 9:08pm
 Location: Staffordshire
 Outfit: Fleetwood Crystal 4 berth
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Would you suggest going far or near and do you make it your own before you go or find out whats wrong first ??


03/4/2010 at 9:16pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: Mondeo
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Go near, perhaps for a weekend, just to try it out. Presumably you know the list of things you need like water & waste container, hook up lead, gas bottle etc.

We've always found it best to keep stuff purely for in the van, like pots and pans, cutlery, melamine plates etc, towels, bedding. Saves on the packing for a short break.



03/4/2010 at 9:19pm
 Location: Staffordshire
 Outfit: Fleetwood Crystal 4 berth
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Can you suggest some lists and essentials and some perks !!


03/4/2010 at 9:30pm
 Location: Shopshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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For your first trip, i would stay local.

And look here.



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03/4/2010 at 9:36pm
 Location: Lanarkshire
 Outfit: Compass Lynx 340 2
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Hi louisepardoe1971,test it out at a site near your home,staying 1 or 2 nights should find any wee snags in that time,and say 10 -20ml radius if possible,if any thing major wrong you don't have far to return,a lot of caravaners on this form take short trip first time out,and some even travelled 15min from home to thier nearest campsite, tey should be along shortly to give you some good advice, anyway congratulation on your new van hope you get a lot of pleasure from it.

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03/4/2010 at 9:48pm
 Location: Lanarkshire
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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 03/4/2010

Go near, perhaps for a weekend, just to try it out. Presumably you know the list of things you need like water & waste container, hook up lead, gas bottle etc.

We've always found it best to keep stuff purely for in the van, like pots and pans, cutlery, melamine plates etc, towels, bedding. Saves on the packing for a short break.


Presumably you are new to caravaning( if not sorry for this addon),Forgot to say when packing van keep heavy items low down and close to wheels, and try not to pack a lot of items in the front gas locker,as this can effect the sability of van when towing.

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05/4/2010 at 6:38pm
 Location: Staffordshire
 Outfit: Fleetwood Crystal 4 berth
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Is there an essentials list to always have in your van or just take what you fancy ??


05/4/2010 at 7:23pm
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You need what you need at home: washing kit, bedding, jimjams, cooking kit, plates, cups, kettle, food etc, clothes, towels, toilet paper, etc.

For the van: gas bottle(s), regulator & connecting hose, mains lead, step, torch, aquaroll, wastemaster, battery, waste pipes, pump, leg winder, spirit level, telly & aerial, caravan instruction book, levelling blocks, toilet fluids,

Also: spare wheel, jack, tools, torque wrench, map, awning, wellies, brolly, etc




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