Add your tips to this thread for new Motorhomers and we will create a list.
1. First outing - bring a notepad and pen and write down all the things you have forgot.
2. When emptying your Cassette, don't forget to push the yellow button.
3. Before you drive off take a walk around the van making sure all windows are closed and you haven't left the EHU lead in.
4. Know the height of your van.
5. Have a check list on the dash board.
6. Get some tea light candles.
7. Torch
8. Plan ahead where possible, if only for a day or two.
9. Food Map Diesel Beer
10. Tool box
11. Spare Fuses
12. Make sure sky lights are closed before driving off
13. Corkscrew Books/kindle Spare 5l bottles of water
14. Tablets & Medicine if you are on Medication
15. Toilet roll, soap toothpaste & brush, milk 'n tea bags. 2nd toilet roll
16. Spare set of keys
17. Duct tape, cable ties, Bungie / ratchet straps and HD Jump Leads can be handy
18. Knives, forks and spoons
19. Strips of old carpet - (will get you out of mud if you're stuck)
20. 2nd toilet cassette (if you're staying in one place for a while)
21. List of van dimensions (preferably stuck on the back of the driver's sun visor
22. Heavy(ish) tent pegs and stout cord (to tie down awning)
23. Cordless drill
24. Sturdy bottle jack & plywood square to put it on if on soft ground.
25. At least 30 metres of water hose.
26. Collapsible luggage trolly (for hauling full toilet cassette/other heavy stuff)
27. Collapsible camping spade.
28. Washing powder and fabric conditioner.
29. Rubber gloves.
30. Water purification powder/tablets
31. Write down the vital statistics (length, width, height & weight)
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1. First outing - bring a notepad and pen and write down all the things you have forgot.
2. When emptying your Cassette, don't forget to push the yellow button.
3. Before you drive off take a walk around the van making sure all windows are closed and you haven't left the EHU lead in.
4. Know the height of your van.
5. Have a check list on the dash board.
6. Get some tea light candles.
7. Torch
8. Plan ahead where possible, if only for a day or two.
9. Food Map Diesel Beer
10. Tool box
11. Spare Fuses
12. Make sure sky lights are closed before driving off
13. Corkscrew Books/kindle Spare 5l bottles of water
14. Tablets & Medicine if you are on Medication
15. Toilet roll, soap toothpaste & brush, milk 'n tea bags. 2nd toilet roll
16. Spare set of keys
17. Duct tape, cable ties, Bungie / ratchet straps and HD Jump Leads can be handy
18. Knives, forks and spoons
19. Strips of old carpet - (will get you out of mud if you're stuck)
20. 2nd toilet cassette (if you're staying in one place for a while)
21. List of van dimensions (preferably stuck on the back of the driver's sun visor
22. Heavy(ish) tent pegs and stout cord (to tie down awning)
23. Cordless drill
24. Sturdy bottle jack & plywood square to put it on if on soft ground.
25. At least 30 metres of water hose.
26. Collapsible luggage trolly (for hauling full toilet cassette/other heavy stuff)
27. Collapsible camping spade.
28. Washing powder and fabric conditioner.
29. Rubber gloves.
30. Water purification powder/tablets
31. Write down the vital statistics (length, width, height & weight)
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33.
34.
35.
