Motorhome essentials
Discussion
Hi,
Mrsthewife and I have finally decided on a motorhome (Nearly new TEC Rotec Lift 652) and although we've camped extensively throughout the UK and Europe, this is our first time with a home on wheels. What do you all consider essentials that I'll have to factor and chuck in ?
(Think it already has a sateillite dome on the roof, but absolutely no idea how this is setup!)
Mrsthewife and I have finally decided on a motorhome (Nearly new TEC Rotec Lift 652) and although we've camped extensively throughout the UK and Europe, this is our first time with a home on wheels. What do you all consider essentials that I'll have to factor and chuck in ?
(Think it already has a sateillite dome on the roof, but absolutely no idea how this is setup!)
I am in the same situation, I bought mine a couple of weeks ago, it is amazing how much extra expense there is for all the odds and ends to go with it! I have yet to buy a BBQ but yesterday I bought the Fiamma tie down straps for the awning, which I am told is important to stop damage in high winds.
I will watch this with interest as I am sure I have loads more things to buy, I have only been away for the odd day so far, I guess the longer you are away the more you need.
I will watch this with interest as I am sure I have loads more things to buy, I have only been away for the odd day so far, I guess the longer you are away the more you need.
Levellers.
Decent hose pipe & quick fittings, plus one of those push over and clamp types.
Some kind of water carrier for when your on a pitch and don't want to move the van to top up, I use those 15ltr fold away types with a funnel.
Seperate water bottle for brewing up water.
Some hose for your greywaste to reach drains I also carry a wastmaster.
Cadac carrychef BBQ.
Plenty of power cable and plug adapters.
Beer
Shorts
Flipops
A cushion for the wife to sleep while your driving.
Decent hose pipe & quick fittings, plus one of those push over and clamp types.
Some kind of water carrier for when your on a pitch and don't want to move the van to top up, I use those 15ltr fold away types with a funnel.
Seperate water bottle for brewing up water.
Some hose for your greywaste to reach drains I also carry a wastmaster.
Cadac carrychef BBQ.
Plenty of power cable and plug adapters.
Beer
Shorts
Flipops
A cushion for the wife to sleep while your driving.
chopper602 said:
GAjon said:
A cushion for the wife to sleep while your driving.
Oh, she has no trouble doing that without one !mini95 said:
I am in the same situation, I bought mine a couple of weeks ago, it is amazing how much extra expense there is for all the odds and ends to go with it! I have yet to buy a BBQ but yesterday I bought the Fiamma tie down straps for the awning, which I am told is important to stop damage in high winds.
I will watch this with interest as I am sure I have loads more things to buy, I have only been away for the odd day so far, I guess the longer you are away the more you need.
Ah...some fiamma straps just brought :-)...thanks for indirectly reminding me. I will watch this with interest as I am sure I have loads more things to buy, I have only been away for the odd day so far, I guess the longer you are away the more you need.
A roll of binbags; short length of clothesline (handy for drying bathers, towels etc); bits of bubblewrap to stop tins/bottles rattling; fire extinguisher; first aid kit; fly/mozzie spray; small bottle of concentrated screenwash; some spare fuses; 12v multi-gang cigar socket (guaranteed to need to run sat-nav and charge phone at some point).
All things I've added to my 'kit' over the years.
HTH
BB
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A small dome type spirit level mounted on the dash. Get the van level and adjust the dash mounted level on a bit of bluetac. Makes it so easy to get the van level from the driving seat.
All things I've added to my 'kit' over the years.
HTH
BB
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A small dome type spirit level mounted on the dash. Get the van level and adjust the dash mounted level on a bit of bluetac. Makes it so easy to get the van level from the driving seat.
Edited by BigBob on Tuesday 18th June 06:20
Good recommendations here, a few things I had not thought of for mine, I am finding out that when you are parked up moving to get water etc is a pain.
For the levellers I went for the big Milenco ramps, as my motorhome is quite big I think I need something higher than the standard yellow ones. They are substantial and go quite high if needed, although I have not used them yet. I have downloaded a spirit level app for my phone to make sure I am level.
There is still plenty to buy, it seems never ending, luckily I have a large rear garage to fit all the junk in!
For the levellers I went for the big Milenco ramps, as my motorhome is quite big I think I need something higher than the standard yellow ones. They are substantial and go quite high if needed, although I have not used them yet. I have downloaded a spirit level app for my phone to make sure I am level.
There is still plenty to buy, it seems never ending, luckily I have a large rear garage to fit all the junk in!
bananaman1 said:
Just back from our second trip away.....this time a satellite system is top of our list for a must have item....£ 99 from maplins :-)
I found our 'MaxView' system worked really well. Selected a satellite and it whirred away inside it's dome and then we had a list of TV stations - magic!A few things I realised I'd forgotten on our overnighter last weekend, were a hammer (for awning tie-down pegs!) and some clothes pegs for the tea-towel.
Tonsko said:
Pair of push bikes... & if you're feeling really flush, an A-frame trailer and a small runabout (car or bike) so that you don't have to move for trips out!
We've already got bikes, these will go in the garage (for some reason there is also a bike rack fitted to the back wall) for security.Thinking for the future about a towbar. A-frames are frowned upon now aren't they? I've already got a 2CV as a lightweight runabout car, but would need a trailer . . .
Camping Kettle - one of those low wattage ones (not a travel kettle - full size)
Saves loads of gas
We also have a Tefal electric oven type thing. Only 800Watts - similiar to the more expensive Remoska from Lakeland (http://www.tefal.co.uk/All+Products/Cooking+Appliances/Table+Top+Cooking/Products/Tefal+Roast+N+Bake/Tefal+Roast+N+Bake.htm) We paid £49.99 at Tefal outlet
And apps... Satellite finder and / or tv aereal finder
Saves loads of gas
We also have a Tefal electric oven type thing. Only 800Watts - similiar to the more expensive Remoska from Lakeland (http://www.tefal.co.uk/All+Products/Cooking+Appliances/Table+Top+Cooking/Products/Tefal+Roast+N+Bake/Tefal+Roast+N+Bake.htm) We paid £49.99 at Tefal outlet
And apps... Satellite finder and / or tv aereal finder
Edited by size13 on Thursday 11th July 14:26
size13 said:
Camping Kettle - one of this low wattage ones
Saves loads of gas
We also have a Tefal electric oven type thing. Only 800Watts - similiar to the more expensive Remoska from Lakeland
And apps... Satellite finder and / or tv aereal finder
That's one thing we'd take next time. We got through heaps of gas over 33 days!!Saves loads of gas
We also have a Tefal electric oven type thing. Only 800Watts - similiar to the more expensive Remoska from Lakeland
And apps... Satellite finder and / or tv aereal finder
Edited by size13 on Thursday 11th July 14:21
We made a decision not to take bikes despite being keen cyclist; I hate bike racks, didn't want to worry about them and ran to and from some shops when needed.
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