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Heavy objects low down and either over or slightly behind the caravans axel, they dont need to be tied down, but they can be wedged together to prevent rolling ect, we use cushions, pillows, fleeces, for this job, also a pack of car washing sponges from the pound shop are used to protect the sides of boxes from rubbing along the caravans internal fixtures and risking any marks from the vibrations during travel.

Personally i would have packed the awning over the axel too, especially if its one of the heavier type, or at least the heavy poles there and then the flysheet under the bed. The best thing is to pack it, then measure the hitch weight on either a purpose made gauge or a pair of good bathroom scales, then compare this to what your cars max allowed weight is, normally its around 75kg for most models of car, but anything beween 50kg to 100kg can be found.

Lightweight foodstuffs such as pasta, cerials, crisps, biscuits ect can go straigt into a overhead locker, just make sure that you close it firmly, most people only take enough food to last them for 24hrs, then stock up when they arrive on site, either from the local shops (we love the farm shops for this) or by finding the nearest supermarket.

I hope you have a really good time, and good luck with your new found hobby, the only thing is it can be very addictive, we often book a week and end up staying for a fortnight we like it so much!

Julia

hi

thanks everyone, just finishing now then we are off!

Ness

see safe for the road

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hi

back from our first weekend, had a great time, went to Rookesbury caravan club site, it was great! Cant wait for the next trip now, 5 weeks time! Remembererd the corkscrew of course, we made a list while we were there of a few things we need to get for next time. thanks everyone x