If you are new to caravanning you don't want to go away and realise that you have forgotten something essential.
If you are unsure of what you might need, this quick guide will help you to pack up all of your caravanning essentials for your trip.
Food staples and equipment Unlike any other holiday you will need all of your basic food essentials such as: Tea and coffee, condiments, dry goods, tins etc.
Remember you don't need to take your whole kitchen with you are there will be shops locally to your caravan for fresh food purchases.
However you will need to stock your caravan with cooking utensils, pots and pans, plates, glasses, cutlery and other items needed for food preparation.
Entertainment Depending on the weather and the time of year you'll need a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment and activities.
Board games, packs of cards and books are always good to pack.
If you are taking a TV, don't forget a good selection of DVD's or games console in case of bad weather.
Don't forget outdoor games such as football or cricket equipment.
Health and safety Bathroom essentials -You'll be lost without these.
Don't forget towels and toiletries! First aid kit- Just as you have one in your home, make sure you keep one inside your caravan.
Fire blanket and extinguisher - These may never be used, but you should have them to hand just in case.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - You'll need these just as you would in your home and don't forget to check the batteries on a regular basis.
Tool kit - You might already keep one of these in your car.
If not, you should! You never know when a tool kit will come in handy in and around your caravan.
Unfortunately, things usually need fixing when you least expect it and when you are unprepared! Blankets and bedding- Pillows, blankets and duvets, always have plenty of these as caravans can get particularly cold at night.
Heating - If you are staying in your caravan during the colder months, you may need a portable heater to keep you warm! Car and caravan accessories Mirrors - you'll need mirrors when touring your caravan, to extend the vision from your car.
These are a legal requirement for touring your caravan and without them you will be a danger to yourself and others.
Caravan step - A step will be needed for getting in and out of your caravan safely.
Electric hook up lead - You'll need this to be able to use anything electrical.
Having a 12v battery is also a good idea, just in case there is a power cut or there is no electric hook up at your site.
Water container- Without one of these, your caravan will be waterless.
Storage - With all of this equipment, you may need extra storage space at your caravan.
If you find your caravan is overloaded with seasonal stuff, getting extra caravan site storage at your caravan is well worth it.
Whatever you choose it will need to be secure to stop passers-by from gaining forced to your possessions.
If you are unsure of what you might need, this quick guide will help you to pack up all of your caravanning essentials for your trip.
Food staples and equipment Unlike any other holiday you will need all of your basic food essentials such as: Tea and coffee, condiments, dry goods, tins etc.
Remember you don't need to take your whole kitchen with you are there will be shops locally to your caravan for fresh food purchases.
However you will need to stock your caravan with cooking utensils, pots and pans, plates, glasses, cutlery and other items needed for food preparation.
Entertainment Depending on the weather and the time of year you'll need a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment and activities.
Board games, packs of cards and books are always good to pack.
If you are taking a TV, don't forget a good selection of DVD's or games console in case of bad weather.
Don't forget outdoor games such as football or cricket equipment.
Health and safety Bathroom essentials -You'll be lost without these.
Don't forget towels and toiletries! First aid kit- Just as you have one in your home, make sure you keep one inside your caravan.
Fire blanket and extinguisher - These may never be used, but you should have them to hand just in case.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - You'll need these just as you would in your home and don't forget to check the batteries on a regular basis.
Tool kit - You might already keep one of these in your car.
If not, you should! You never know when a tool kit will come in handy in and around your caravan.
Unfortunately, things usually need fixing when you least expect it and when you are unprepared! Blankets and bedding- Pillows, blankets and duvets, always have plenty of these as caravans can get particularly cold at night.
Heating - If you are staying in your caravan during the colder months, you may need a portable heater to keep you warm! Car and caravan accessories Mirrors - you'll need mirrors when touring your caravan, to extend the vision from your car.
These are a legal requirement for touring your caravan and without them you will be a danger to yourself and others.
Caravan step - A step will be needed for getting in and out of your caravan safely.
Electric hook up lead - You'll need this to be able to use anything electrical.
Having a 12v battery is also a good idea, just in case there is a power cut or there is no electric hook up at your site.
Water container- Without one of these, your caravan will be waterless.
Storage - With all of this equipment, you may need extra storage space at your caravan.
If you find your caravan is overloaded with seasonal stuff, getting extra caravan site storage at your caravan is well worth it.
Whatever you choose it will need to be secure to stop passers-by from gaining forced to your possessions.
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