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mmmm.....the van!

Sorry couldnt resist! There is a list of must haves somehere on here.

Im sure someone will find it for you. Matches, Corkscrew and tinopener!

Enjoy your van =)

Kim

Torch.

Lump hammer for your rock pegs, and claw hammer to get them out again. (We use a jemmy actually - it's ideal for the job, but people look at you funny when you start waving it around.)

Spare corkscrew for when you have thrown the corkscrew away. (I have NEVER done this. Really.)

We always manage to forget things like milk and butter. And bread. And...well, food, really. Fri night supper we can do. Sat breakfast, forget it.

Congratulations on the new caravan..... Good choice!!  We just totalled up 60 nights up to now this year in out GT60.

One thing you shouldn't forget is a nice long drink for once you arrive on site. Just a tip aswell for the 540/6, a fan heater is a good thing to take as once you close off the bedroom door it does drop cooler in there for the kids in the night. We just leave ours on low on the thermostat.

The Keys

Dont laugh I've seen it Done

Dont forget your insurance and you may need a wheel lock to comply with your insurance - ours stipulates a wheel lock in place if we leave the van unattended for more than 2 hours.  Levellers, noseweight gauge, spirit level and loads of patience when we went for our first trip in July on the first night we fell into bed without any dinner at 11.30pm with severe brain strain from setting everything up for the first time (but this did include a full awning) but we've loved every minute as I'm sure you will too!

Congrats on a great van I hope you have a great weekend!

They will give a thick blue wallet with a comprehensive guide to all whats what on the 'van but there is a quick start quide as well which will tell you what you need to do to get started :)

Have a great weekend :)

Quote: Originally posted by breezerjock on 15/11/2010

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Another thing about keys its true i drove about 40 miles before i asked missus if she had keys .Well guess what i had to drive all way back to house and get them and drive back again and pass the same spot where i had remembered to ask about them again.120 EXTRA MILES not fun at all at all.

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Gas bottles, electric cable to connect to mains electric, wheel clamp, you might need levellers, if not on this site something that you might need for another time. Pipe that fits from the aqua roll and waste pipe to the caravan. Container or bottle to pour water to fill up toilet flush, toilet chemicals for flush and toilet.

Electric blanket to air the bed in this weather.

A suitable TV with freeview, or separate freeview, with correct cables and remote controls.

I buy water purifier tables and put two in the aqua roll, I know a lot of people who don't but I would rather be safe than sorry, then you can drink the water from the caravan. Most of the above you can get from the caravan shop.

Pedal bin liners to put your rubbish in.

Hi, Great choice of van , we have the same one. Bunk beds are great for the kids to bang their heads and then fall out!!!, But best of all, a super king size sheet for the front beds. Make sure you turn the cushions round aswel on the front bed otherwise you will have a lump in the bed all night. lol As for a heater just leave the bathroom door open a little and the rear bedroom door a little and heating on low all night and its fine. close the bathroom door and it becomes a sauna, great for drying clothes.

we do have an electric radiator as well for them cold nights, but to be fair the heating is good.

A glass of wine or  can is also great while watching the TV with the kids in bed.

Enjoy and good luck