hi everyone, first post to the forum. we picked up our first ever tourer today. going away for 2 nights next week then a week in october. im just looking for a list of what essentials i should stock the van with that can be kept in the van over the winter? so far ive written down...
cutlery
dishes
black bags
first aid kit
torch
toilet chemicals
what else are essential items in the van?
Hi there Browny, welcome to the board. Here's a few things you might need.
Tin Opener.
Kettle.
Tea, Coffee, Sugar.
Wine!!
Saucepans.
Washing up liquid and j cloths etc.
Steri tabs for your grey waste.
I'm sure there will be plenty of people come along with ideas, have a great first trip.
Scissors,
can opener/bottle opener
corkscrew for wine
Veg/meat knives etc.
Spare bulbs,(exterior/interior)
small sewing kit
Tick remover if you have a dog
Usual toiletries
Lighter for the BBQ
Few pegs if you hang the towels out
Kettle/pans etc
Small Spirit Level
Compass ( to help find where the sun will be when parking up)
Spare torch batteries
Some string
Smoke Alarm
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Please don't go anywhere without both of these.
Bowl/bucket
Washing up liquid
I'm sure I've missed a lot out but others will be along soon.
Welcome to the world of caravanning, I'm sure you will enjoy yourselves.
thanks all, the van came with a bottle of butane. is there any preference to which gas to use? or shall i just replace it wen it runs out. had a 30 ltr aquaroll with it, shall i steralise it with milton before use?
Butane's fine at this time of year, but when the temperature drops to near zero (which of course is a possibility in October) the liquid will not change to gas, so propane is usually advised for winter use as it's usable at much lower temperatures.
So when your butane cylinder is empty you could exchange it for a propane one. This would involve obtaining a different regulator to fit the particular cylinder, or, in the case of a fairly recently built 'van, a compatible high-pressure hose, or "pigtail", to connect the cylinder to the bulkhead regulator fitted in the gas locker.
Wouldn't do any harm to sterilise the Aquaroll (Don't forget to drain the entire plumbing system before laying-up for winter).
Quote: Originally posted by path20 on 10/8/2014
Scissors,
can opener/bottle opener
corkscrew for wine
Veg/meat knives etc.
Spare bulbs,(exterior/interior)
small sewing kit
Tick remover if you have a dog
Usual toiletries
Lighter for the BBQ
Few pegs if you hang the towels out
Kettle/pans etc
Small Spirit Level
Compass ( to help find where the sun will be when parking up)
Spare torch batteries
Some string
Smoke Alarm
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Please don't go anywhere without both of these.
Bowl/bucket
Washing up liquid
I'm sure I've missed a lot out but others will be along soon.
Welcome to the world of caravanning, I'm sure you will enjoy yourselves.
Post last edited on 11/08/2014 05:17:39
smoke Alarm carbon monoxide detector
Totally agree, plus a fire extinguisher.
Bedding, pillows or pillow cases for your cushions
plates, mugs, dishes
cutlery, veg knife, bread knife
can opener
corkscrew
bottle opener
kitchen roll, toilet roll
foil/cling film
first nights food
salt, pepper, vinegar
milk or milk substitute
tea coffee
kettle
saucepans
can opener
clothes
tea towels
towels
dish cloths
washing up liquid
wash things for humans
things for dog/ cat/ parrot or whatever other pet you might bring along
Aquaroll
waste bucket/ waster master, plus waste pipes
level to check you have pitched level
thingy for winding down the corner steadies
lock for van in accordance with insurance requirements
toilet fluids
matches
regulator for gas
gas and pipes for the gas bottles
electric cable if you are using on site electrics
rubbish bags/ carrier bags
Don't forget to put your extra mirrors on the car.
Thanks for the advice guys. Going to change the gas over as soon as butane cylinder runs out. Like the compass idea too. The range has earned a fortune off me today
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Topic: list of essentials
