So at the start of 2009 I’ve been thinking about last year and the touring Caravan we bought in March 2008. We have been thinking about where we might go in 2009 and what extra kit we might need.
When I first got ‘the van’ I was totally unprepared for the onslaught of kit required and also surprised at what kit does not come standard when shelling out for a van. For example you wouldn’t dream of buying a car without a battery would you?
Anyway, I thought I’d list the kit that I got just in case someone with an urge to start up touring this year needs a few pointers for the things they ‘might’ need to budget for after paying an arm and a leg for the actual van. I say ‘might’ as, to be fair this is all subjective and totally down to your own requirements, budgets and gadget lovingness.
Abbey Freestyle 520SE – Standard kit …
- Truma Ultrastore water heater
- Truma S 3002 P and S 3002 Auto Space heater
- ALDE Heating System
- Truma Ultra Heat 230v
- Thetford Dometic Refrigerator with ICE freezer 12v/230v/GAS
- Belling Hob, Grill, Oven
- Thetford Cassette Porta Potti
- HEKI – 2 Roof Light
- Omnivent 12v Roof Light
- External BBQ point
- External Mains socket
- External Wet Locker
Purchases pretty much required …
- Swan Neck twin electrics Tow Bar Fitted
- 110a Leisure Battery
- Hitch Lock and Wheel Clamp
- Locking Wheel nuts
- Kojack Jack
- Level Up Wheel Chocks
- Level Up Plus – wheel levelers
- Propane spanner
- Various waste pipe
- Toilet flush and waste chemical
- Plastic Step
- Pyramid Water Hog
- Pyramid Waste Hog
- Calor lite 6Kg Propane cylinder
- Carver Thames Water Pump with Hose
- 25 Meter Mains Lead
- Car Mirrors
- Number Plate
- Caravan Insurance
Optional equipment …
- Motor Mover Fitted
- Royal Porch Awning 1000
- Caravan Breakdown rescue
- 800w Stainless Toaster
- 750w cordless Kettle
- Corner steady Jumbo feet
- Hitch cover
- The Caravan Club membership
- LED torch
- A Frame mast and Digital TV Antenna
- USB Freeview TV receiver
- USB Analogue TV receiver
- Waste Pipe Y connector
- Lightweight folding chairs x 4
- Washing up bowl
- Cooking timer
- 3 Pin plug to coupler
- Car Stereo with USB and SD Card
- Paralel pin 12v Cigarette adapter
- Plates x 4
- Bowls x 4
- Mugs x 2
- Cheese grater
- Polycarb Tumblers x 4
- Polycarb Bowls
- Spatular, masher, slotted spoon
And remember … all this with a very precise weight limit!
Check out the list: Essential Caravaning Items
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