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Kitting out your caravan
One of the many great things about caravanning is being able to take plenty of kit with you – but you do need to be organised! Tony Brown shows you how
IT TAKES A great deal of serious thought to research your next caravan before you buy, so you can ensure that it meets your needs. One important factor is the storage space.
This can involve compromises, but there are ways to maximise the amount of kit you can carry – within your payload and loaded sensibly, of course.
The key point here is to choose your kit carefully, then load your caravan and tow car thoughtfully, both on the road and when pitched. If you are moving on from a previous van, you will probably have most of your gear, ready to fit into the new unit.
If you’re upsizing, you should have no problems, because you will have plenty of spare space; but if you are downsizing, as many do, careful selection (and some crafty ideas) will help you to fit all of those essentials into more limited space.
If this is your first van, you’ll need to plan your list of your essentials, ready for packing.
Most people keep basic items permanently in their caravan, adding perishable goods and everyday clothing before a trip.