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11/9/2013 at 12:19pm
Location: Somerset
Outfit: Murvi Morello
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We went straight from a tent to a VW van.
Apart from some new storage boxes the first thing we bought was some silver screens for the front. Though not essential they do cut out light and help with temperature regulation and condensation, but we use our van all year round and as this is not such a problem in the summer as it is in the winter, you may not want to bother.
The other things you'll need are an EHU (electric hook up) and, as been said, gas bottles that fit in the locker, though the van may come with these. I would add a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher if these are not already there.
So far as furniture is concerned we used our old camping chairs and table and carried them in the back on top of the bedding. We keep the tables & chairs outside when camping covered by a waterproof cover (a garden table cover) to keep them dry in case of rain, as there isn't really much room for them in the van when sleeping.
We have had a wind out awning fitted to all 3 of the vans we have owned as this gives you valuable extra space and shelter, but have never bothered with the sides etc. We did try a drive away awning but found this too faffy as it was back to putting up a tent again, when the beauty of the van is that you can get up and go in a short space of time.
Everything else was our old camping stuff, but less of it as you don't need the cooker, cool box etc. We don't bother with electric kettles, toasters etc. Just use the gas. This included a small gas BBQ for use outside when cooking fish or bacon etc as they can smell the van out.
My only other advice would be travel light, find a place for everything and always put it away (it's surprising the nooks and crannies you will find). That way you really can be up and away as the mood takes you and really enjoy the benefits of a van.
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