Must have accessories

RobertaAndrea replied on 19/08/2020 17:20

Posted on 19/08/2020 17:20

We just bought a second hand caravan and we are not sure of the things we MUST HAVE in order to start planning our first trip. 

At the moment I have on my list:

Electricity Cable 

Fresh water carrier - Do we need to buy any pipe, connectors? Or do things come as a kit?

Waste water container - Do we need to buy any pipe, connectors? Or do things come as a kit?

Liquids for the toilet (pink and green/blue)

Gas Bottle - Should we get just 1, or is it best to have 2?

Caravan Step

Motor mover

Towing Mirror

REG Plate  

Is there anything else that you would say is a MUST HAVE to start the experience?  

We dont have an awning, but we are thinking of doing 1-2 trips without one and see what we think will work best for our needs.  

Looking forward to hearing tips and suggestions so we can become part of the "gang" :-) 

Thank you

Roberta 

 

Wherenext replied on 19/08/2020 22:09

Posted on 19/08/2020 22:09

I tend to do the reverse by leaving the handbrake on and wondering why the caravan isn't moving when starting the Motor Mover.embarassed Beginning to get the hang of it now as I remember 50% of the time.

Tinwheeler replied on 19/08/2020 22:15

Posted on 19/08/2020 21:46 by Cornersteady

and DON'T leave the remote on the A frame as you drive off, they are expensive to replace apparently.

Posted on 19/08/2020 22:15

Mmm, I think ours was about £75 😳

RobertaAndrea replied on 20/08/2020 09:41

Posted on 20/08/2020 09:41

Thank you for all the suggestions. 

With regards to keeping it safe in storage and when on the road... Should we get all the items below?

Caravan Wheel/Chassis Lock 

Proactive tracker

Hitch Lock

 

Thank you once again, and we are very excited, full of smile and with our wine/beer bottle opener.

 

SteveL replied on 20/08/2020 10:01

Posted on 20/08/2020 10:01

RA you don't mention a battery. Did it come with one fitted? If so is it in a good state, as in holding a charge. A good battery is particularly important if you do get a mover fitted.

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Cornersteady replied on 20/08/2020 18:09

Posted on 20/08/2020 09:41 by RobertaAndrea

Thank you for all the suggestions. 

With regards to keeping it safe in storage and when on the road... Should we get all the items below?

Caravan Wheel/Chassis Lock 

Proactive tracker

Hitch Lock

 

Thank you once again, and we are very excited, full of smile and with our wine/beer bottle opener.

 

Posted on 20/08/2020 18:09

Check what your insurance says about this as there may be clauses to say you have to have one (or more) or it invalidates the insurance and there could be discounts for having one. 

But apart from that all three are a good idea.

EmilysDad replied on 20/08/2020 18:42

Posted on 19/08/2020 21:46 by Cornersteady

and DON'T leave the remote on the A frame as you drive off, they are expensive to replace apparently.

Posted on 20/08/2020 18:42

Done that too ..... 😢

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