quickcluck Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hi guys. We are about to purchase our very first caravan What sort of things can you not do without for a basic weekend away? Anything at all from a kettle to an awning. We are trying to decide what we need without spending huge pennies. Also what do you do about insurance? We are sorting a towbar this week so any advice welcome. Where do people stand on anti sway bars and motor movers? Thanks in advance kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Mugs kettle coffee, tea, sugar, milk sharp knife chopping board saucepans/frying pan cooking oil glasses, wine glasses, corkscrew tin opener wooden spoons cutlery, plates, bowls (sorry if this is obvious!) jug for Pimms, water etc Matches, kitchen roll, bin bags, tinfoil, clingfilm this is all the stuff that lives in my 'camping box'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Candles, Water container and insect repellant. My parents had a caravan and my Dad swore by the stabilizer. Plus the extra mirrors. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 We are sorting a towbar this week so any advice welcome. Friends of ours have just had a quote for a towbar £1400 It is for a BMW but it seems rather a lot Agree with Olly plus books, games for when it rains We only used ours for going to archery tournaments, awning was very useful as we only ever stayed in a field, it kept muddy shoes and clothes out of the van. Hope you have lots of fun with it. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Spirit level & some chocks, just incase you are on sloping ground! Folding chairs & table for sitting outside. Barbecue & gas / charcoal Jug with a long spout for topping up the toilet flush fluid Carrier bags & bin bags Washing up liquid, dish cloth, tea towels Wellies, waterproof jacket & umbrella Wind up radio Torch / camping light - plus spare batteries Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Man you lot are great for info, I knew you wouldn't let me down anything else crossing your mind? quote for tow bar was £300+, but can do a DIY jobby for £140 luckily hubby is excellent at this sort of thing. Now we have decided to do it, we are Very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
