So, I've never been away in a touring caravan (we don't own one yet) and I have no idea how you go about getting it ready for the off. We have a tent so it's a jigsaw puzzle in the boot and roof box!
So, how do you get yours ready?
Do you put things in the cupboards and wardrobes? Do you put food in the fridge? Do things fall out of the cupboards? Does the fridge run off a battery while you are towing and do you have to get it down to the right temp before setting off? What do you take in the car?
Fridge off battery....yes,,,,,plugged in at house for a few hours to cool it down.
In car.... me, wife and large dog(he loves the van)
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As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.
Depending on time of year repack for either winter or summer touring,
1> Clean Van inside and out.
2> Check hitches, wheels, lights breakaway cable etc.
3> Clothes in wardrobe, and other lockers
4> Food in lower lockers.
5> Bunk beds made for kids.
6> Car loaded with coolbox and dog
7> Food bag for stops enroute on floor between back seats.
8> Rear tvs connected and kids supplied with various dvd's/music etc. Only used on journeys longer than 2hrs.
9> hitch up and away
10> enjoy.
I'm sure it all becomes second nature after a while and its got to be easier than my tent setup (I don't travel light). Makes me excited, wish we could get one this year.
Thanks for the links to the other site pages, very useful. :)
Clothes and footwear in wardrobe and cupboards, heavy,s centrally placed over the axle, bikes on top of the car, food in the food store, dog in the boot, wine in the fridge, ready to go.
Everything else if forgotten can be purchased when we get there.
Bridgelayer - you are exactly right however we use a Bungy cord, to stop the hangers jiggling about.Another good item we have sued in recent trips are spring loaded poles between cupboards on the floor just to stop things moving about. of course with rubber feet so as not mark the cupboards.
Basic survival food in lockers, as we also also do the shopping once arrived and setup on site, much easier that way
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Topic: Getting the caravan ready
