How to Personalise Your Caravan
If you're getting ready to buy a caravan, you are probably excited about the prospect of a couple of weeks away with family and friends, cooking out under the stars and all manner of adventure. Yet before you get too far ahead of yourself, you need to consider decking out your new purchase with some essential caravanning items. What should you add to your shopping list?
Kitting It out
Remember, that when you buy a caravan it may come "fully furnished" as such, but it will still need your attention in order to accessorise.
In and out
The first thing that you need to look for is a pair of sturdy steps. Don't choose something that's compact or lightweight, simply because you think it'll save space or weight. You need something hardy and with a positive foothold, especially if some of your party are elderly.
Unbreakable
When you are on the road, everything needs to be heavy duty. This is why you should invest in a crockery set that is designed to last and is difficult to break. It may cost you a little more, but it will be an investment in the long run.
Safety First
Think about safety. Get hold of a fire extinguisher with a dry powder, so you can deal with those difficult fires involving diesel, cooking fat or butane gas. You can also get a standard, water-based one for everything else. Mount these in an easy to access place and ideally right next to your first aid kit, so you always know where it is. You may have one in the car or towing vehicle, but get another one for the caravan.
H2O
Get two large, plastic jerry cans to deal with water when you are away. One of these will be for wastewater and the other one for fresh. Sometimes you will find that the fresh water supply at your destination will be some way away from where you actually set up your pitch. In this case, you might want to get a container with wheels to make it easier.
Expanding Outward
Your caravan may well come with a canopy of some kind, but consider investing in a full-size awning, even if you have to have some attachment points added to the side of your van. This could more than double the size of your available living area and the effort should be viewed in this light.
Looking after Your Investment
Finally, consider some security. If you will be leaving the caravan in one place and venturing out in your towing vehicle to a nearby restaurant, the van may be at risk. A wheel clamp is the first thing to consider as this type of visual deterrent is normally more than enough. You can also put a GPS-based tracking device on the vehicle in a hidden location and don't forget to put a prominent sticker on the window to advertise this, to warn any thief away.
For more information, contact a business such as The Caravan Company Pty Ltd.
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