With a caravan holiday, you get a sense of freedom unlike any other kind of vacation. A caravan is a mobile home, enabling you to travel around with ease or simply set up somewhere scenic and enjoy your surroundings. Thanks to advances in technology in recent times, a caravan holiday can now provide all your home comforts whilst also providing the freedom you get with a camping vacation.
Before we go onto what items you may need for your trip, it is essential that you ensure your caravan can last for the journey and you are not having to turn back around. Sometimes caravan enthusiasts can fix up their own vehicle, all they need is a few tools, a 6mm aluminium plate for structural mending, and the know-how, and they are away. But, if you are not so clued up on caravan maintenance, it is essential that you take it into a garage to be checked over by a mechanic. This should be something everyone does for any vehicle when going on a long trip, so make sure you are one of them as well!
Without further ado, if you are caravanning this winter, make sure you have these 5 items for a fantastic experience.
- Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Keeping your caravan clean is next to impossible (particularly during winter trips). Trying to keep on top of this with a dustpan and brush is a never-ending task, so make the work quick and easy with a compact handheld vacuum cleaner. This will also help to eliminate bad odours and keep your caravan looking tidy at all times.
- Mini Washing Machine
Your clothes will get dirty very quickly when caravanning as you are out in nature. Many attempt to wash their clothes by hand, but this can be a lengthy task which does not yield the best results. You can now purchase mini washing machines which are compact, economical and easy to use.
- Heater
The unpredictable weather means that even caravanning in the summer months can be risky. To combat the cold, invest in a suitable fan heater or a wall-mounted device – this will keep you warm and cosy during the colder days and at night. Other tips for staying warm include using hand warmers, wearing lots of layers and having plenty of bedding available.
- Caravan Awning
An awning can provide crucial shelter from the elements and practically double your living space. This is particularly valuable for rainy days, where it can feel claustrophobic and cramped in the caravan. Wrapping up warm and sitting under the awning as the rain falls is a fantastic feeling.
- Portable petrol generator
Owning a portable petrol generator will completely transform your caravan experience. It will provide you with mains power that will enable you to use all kinds of home amenities, including your television, microwave, laptop, phone charger, refrigerator and any other electric device. You can find advice on finding the right generator for your caravan online, with suppliers like SGS Engineering offering guidance.
These five items will make any caravanning adventure much more enjoyable, and particularly if you are out during the harsher winter months.
