claremp7 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Writing a list of essentials for our new (second hand) caravan. Do you have any things you'd like to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F185 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 2 kettles, one electric and a stove top one for use on non EHU sites and service station stops Quote Compass Corona (Magnum) 524 (2003) -----------VW Passat Alltrack 170 BHP DSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clears Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Assuming aquaroll/waste container are a given Clare? A good torch is handy. Basic cleaning materials, including dustpan&brush. A few empty plastic bottles are useful for loading your cassette toilet flusher, as well as pink and green chemical toilet fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil s Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 the list goes on and on. the more gadgets the better, i love looking and buying new things phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnaldo Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Clare, Look here for CT's own starter advice. And this thread. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 WD40 Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells9369 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This season we purchased a 2 ring electric hob, we always have extension leads with us abd with the hob we can cook outside when the weather is dry keeping moisture out of the caravan but we pay for electric hook up so it saves gas http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/LOVELY-Gourmet-by-Sensiohome-Twin-Boiling-2-Ring-Electric-Hob-/331293047404?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Ovens_Hobs_Cookers&hash=item4d229aba6c Oh and dont forget the bottle / can opener Quote Cleaning the House while the kids are at home is like clearing snow with it still snowing VW Touareg + Bailey Verona = Happy Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanalife Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A few empty plastic bottles are useful for loading your cassette toilet flusher. We use a plastic watering can! Quote Ford Mondeo Estate Titaniuim TDCi mk4 (16v 140 BHP) (2008) Towing Elddis Odyssey 544 (2008) Truma mover S towing at 98% My web site caravanlife. updated 28/5/2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Sun loungers and sun tan cream for our glorious weather. (fingers crossed). Quote 2014 SsangYong Rexton W towing a 2017 Sprite Major 4EB. (After June 9th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A sense of humour Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard j h Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Beer and bbq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyJover Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil s Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 you need to get a few sheets of A4 paper to list all the essentials, and when you think you have them all listed then start again we sat down today and listed everything that we have bought for our caravan and its like setting up a new home the list is never ending phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells9369 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 We leave most stuff in the caravan 24/7 this weekend we went away for the first time since easter. I did the food shop and thought I had everything until it came to tea time. .. Id forgotten the cooking oil spray for the Cadac but we made do but then the kids realised that there was no tomato ketchup . Not too bad though considering everything else that we took with us the kids want to be grateful we didnt forget them really. You will I am sure keep adding to your home on wheels over a period of time and keep on adding even when you think you have everything you could need theres always something Quote Cleaning the House while the kids are at home is like clearing snow with it still snowing VW Touareg + Bailey Verona = Happy Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanandJay Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 WD40 for if it won't move and it should. ... Duct tape for if it moves and it shouldn't. ... Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition 2007 Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towtug Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 And a set of weigh pads to check the mass with all that lot on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleccy Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Definitely an insulated coffee/tea pot! Amazon do about £8. Keeps tea and coffee fresh and hot for hours. Just a thought, oh! and a CO monitor! Edited September 3, 2014 by Speleccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyP Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 An airer to dry your towels on, they won't dry very well in the van and after a few days start to get a bit pongy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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