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PEARLS OF WISDOM......
Posted: 10 Oct 2006, 19:09
by Gone-Westy
Have just bought first campervan and as a total novice would appreciate one or two words of wisdom from experienced pros about campervanning with 2 small kids!!!!
what to do/not to do etc.
How to avoid "schoolboy errors".
Ta!
Posted: 10 Oct 2006, 19:43
by kevtherev
do a head count before you leave home...and before you leave the site!
always do one thing at a time in the van and tidy up before starting another.
don't park on mud
take lots of "things to do" ..as a family.
don't plan anything till you get there.
leave the telly at home.
take some extra blankets...and extra clothes
an umberella
first aid kit
fire extinguisher
wine ...beer...and more wine
a tasty meal.
lots of tea
your on holiday relax
find a site / sleepystop / place that looks interesting to children. (farm, seaside, forest.
take the bikes
more beer
more wine
Welcome to the club it's fun here
Stuff
Posted: 10 Oct 2006, 21:48
by blurb55
Get an awning - the extra space will save your sanity and your van's interior.
Get Green Flag/AA/RAC
Take a radio - rediscovering radio can be fun.
Walkie talkies to call them back for meals and to check in.
Go to a show or local meet - good way to see what others take and use, also you will make some good friends and so will your kids.
Welcome - Paul.
Posted: 11 Oct 2006, 00:56
by R0B
find out where you put the screenwash.and where the brake fluid reservoir has been hidden.....and buy an eberspacher heater then you can camp in cold/frosty weather....at the top of the page is a button called wiki.click this theres loads of good stuff to be read there..oh and welcome to the club..
Posted: 11 Oct 2006, 22:08
by sixsprings
hehe. i read this thinking someone was offering wise words
well. the rev said it all really, so welcome & good luck
Posted: 11 Oct 2006, 22:29
by R0B
take no notice of what me and blurb55 said then.....
well. the rev said it all really
Posted: 14 Oct 2006, 15:32
by CrankyBugs
yeah we are in the same boat here. good luck!
Posted: 14 Oct 2006, 19:48
by sixsprings
sukhoi27 wrote:take no notice of what me and blurb55 said then.....
well. the rev said it all really
sorry rob, no offence meant
, you're both right aswell, ofcourse
Right & Righter
Posted: 14 Oct 2006, 20:02
by blurb55
Posted: 14 Oct 2006, 20:43
by Clagmeister
Hi welcome,
I only bought mine in July. I'm amazed how much I've learnt in a short space of time.
hook up your 240v electric the night before you leave so your fridge is cool before you leave. Your fridge on 12v takes about 2 hours to start working.
do remember to turn the gas off before moving off
cheers
Claggy
Posted: 15 Oct 2006, 09:57
by plurker
Also, make sure you remember to unplug the electric hookup before driving off. Not that I've ever done that, oh no...
Clagmeister wrote:
do remember to turn the gas off before moving off
Posted: 15 Oct 2006, 10:27
by timthetrader
Buy a large awning as a smaller one just becomes a storeroom, take some ready made meals for the first night as everyone will be tired! Connect the hookup the night before and turn on the fridge, We found our tomtom a must! When we arrive where ever we are going we record that point so we can go out exploring and never get lost!
Posted: 15 Oct 2006, 15:47
by sixsprings
plurker wrote:Also, make sure you remember to unplug the electric hookup before driving off. Not that I've ever done that, oh
and lower & secure the pop top, if applicable
Posted: 15 Oct 2006, 17:36
by Little Miss Pink
Hi and welcome
A porta-potti might be useful with little uns.