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Hello Everyone

Just bought a ABI Jubilee,have always camped , so its all new to us. We are siting it in wales for the year.Just want to know what to to pack and what to leave there for future use? We have kids and a dog , Cheers Carmel xxx

Hello and welcome to the tin tents Silver. Have a look here, a few pointers.

Keep a spare dog lead in the van,! We have forgotten  in the past and got half way down the motorway and realised as the dogs always jump in the back of the car at home without their leads.

Also keep yor bedding down there unless you are bringing it back for washing,toys, games BBQ's etc all fine to leave.

I LEFT JOGGERS WATERPROOF CAPE FOR SETTING UP IN RAIN CUTLERY FAIRY TEA TOWEL CLOTH SOAP MILTON

BEDDING PILLOWS THROWS

TIN OF CHICKEN SUPREME BAG OF RICE VESTA CURRY UHT MILK TEA BAGS SUGAR COFFEE TINNED SPUDS TINNED PEAS FRAY BENTOS PIE THESE ARE YOUR ARRIVE AT NIGHT STAPLES.

WINE AND BEER VODKA TONIC IN DRINKS CABINET

CUPS, PLATES, 2 SMALL SAUCEPANS, 1 SMALL FRYING

KETTLE, TOASTER FRESH WATER BOTTLES DONT FORGET TO MILTON ALL YOUR WATER SOURCES ADVISE TO DO FOR 3/4 TIMES BEFORE USING PUMP TO DRINK FROM

AIR FRESHENER STICKYS, POLISH, ANTI BAC WIPES ARE GREAT FOR ARRIVING AT NEW SITE BEFOE WATER SET UP(LOO AND SINK, FRIDGE ETC.

CITRONELLA CANDLES, LOO ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOOKS AND MAGS ABOUT CARAVANNING

IVE NEVER DONE IT BUT I BET HOT WATER BOTTLES WUD BE NICE TO AIR BEDDING

SLEEPING HAT IF NESH LIKE ME

TOILET BAG OF TOOTHPASTE ETC

I MUST COPY AND PASTE THIS NOW (JUST TRIED WONT LET ME HAVE TO JOT ON PAPER) AS I JUST GOT NEW VAN AFTER 2 YEAR WITHOUT I HAVE SO MISSED IT SPENT 18 MINTHS WANTING 1 AGAIN

FOR YOUR GETTAWAY:-

TOWEL

CLOTHES UNDIES PJS DRESSING GOWN COATS WELLIES/CROCS WALKING SOCKS

BREAD BACON (NOTHING BETTER THAN BACON BUTTY SAT OUTSIDE THE VAN) BUTTER CHEESE TOMATOES HAM BAPS JUICE

DOG CHAIN SCREWS INTO GROUND ON ARRIVAL SO YOU STAY OUT OF TROUBLE BOWLS FOOD TOWEL BOWL TO WASH FEET

WATER BUCKET FOR FIRE REGS ( WE PUT BEERS IN IT HEEHEEHEE)

LET ME NO HOW YOU GET IN

YULL LOVE IT

PS MY MUM AND DAD WENT THRU THIS WITH ME MY FIRST TIME 2004

FOR KIDS SCRUFFS TO PLAY IN WELIES

CARAVAN TEDDY/BOOKS

YOU MUST PLAY CARDS AND DOMINOES SURELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spare bedding definately.When we first started caravanning we always dragged the duvets off the bed at home to take with us until I had a light bulb moment and decided to get spares just for the 'van. They're cheap enough from places like Wilkinsons or Dunelm and we keep them in big zip up storage bags which you can also pick up pretty cheaply.We also leave in items such as cleaning stuff, washing up liquid, tea towels etc and if i get any smelly stuff for pressies i use the small shower gels etc from them in the van too.And a hairdrier.You will find out as you go along what is easier for yourself.Welcome to the world of caravanning!You're gonna love it!!

by the way my hubby made a wellie stand out of 3 broomhandles and 3 bits of timber( made into a H shape with broom handles then screwed to it) and it's fab-definately wouldn't be without it.It keeps the carpet clean as it stays in the awning or we put it outside in the rain to wash the boots!!

Also love our portable gas bbq as it saves a lot of smells in the van and we cook almost anything on it.