lainey567 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can someone help me with a list of essentials for first time motorhome trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 In the UK or in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lainey567 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 UK to start off with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 food, pots and pans, plates and bowls, kettle, road atlas, and cutlery bedding, pillows, and towels cleaning materials for both you and the dishes! Go away for a weekend and write down the things you realise you need before you go on a longer trip. Then empty the motorhome of all the things you don't need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Torch, pen, paper, scissors, needle & thread, basic tool kit, basic first aid items, kit to get water to and from your van, carpet samples from a carpet dealer to plonk outside your van for feet wiping, toilet fluids. Go round your own home and copy what you'll use in the van, i.e. razor, toothbrush, towels, basic foodstuffs, the list is endless but your payload is not... Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 LordThornber - 2009-06-29 9:25 AM the list is endless but your payload is not... Martyn lol - 1.2 tonnes payload in my van! This month's Caravan Club mag has a checklist of the things you need (or supposedly need) to take with you. Like baby lists, these lists are always OTT - however, they have the basics on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Have sent you an email with list attached. The list is comprehensive for my travels abroad but it will give you an idea of what to take. A lot of it will be irrelevant to you on your first trip. Happy motorhoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itexuk Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 A few beers, wine and a Bottle opener!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesy Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 money and/or credit card for the things you've forgotten :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrocker Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Don't forget the motorhome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 or the fuel to run it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wherever you go-an open mind and a good corkscrew! This link may also be useful http://www.a-motorhome-on-tour.co.uk/advice/rcheck.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 dont forget the tele for when the rain arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Don't forget your 1.5 tonne payload goes down if you've had loose carpets fitted, a solar panel, satellite dish, roof mounted aircon unit, rear steadies or any "extra" things added by your van builder or dealer. i.e. engine/gearbox upgrades, "SE packs" and the like. The amount of water you might carry, passengers, dogs, bikes, gas bottles and all the stuff on your lists will also make significant inroads to it so don't be fooled into thinking you can load away without a second thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duetto owner Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I have a list which I check before packing but keep adding to it after each journey. make a list and break it up to kitchen...pans,cutlery,washing liquids, other bits peeler, masher bread knife, kettle etc, food/drinks. toilet... fluids, wash gear toothpaste, soap,etc, towels. clothing,umbrella,tv listing mag, torch, screwdriver, camping chairs,medication, camera motorhome gear....leads, satnav,atlas,insurance tel details, waterhose, tyre pump, level items, first aid,fire ext, small spray to clean bird/insect mess. the list is never ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapido-lass Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 When we first started motorhoming I made 2 lists - one fore short breaks or weekends away and the other for our holidays to help achieve a stress free run up to going away. The second list covers more, like documents, passports that would not be required on weekends away in this country. As things change the lists can be adapted and printed off if required. Also on the list is mechanical checks, fresh bedding, checking levels of tea/sugar/toilet rolls etc of the things always kept on board. I have found that if something isn't used for several trips then off the list it comes to either lessen the load or make way for something else - in our case more doggy things as the pack has increased! I know this doesn't immediatedly help you with what you need to take, but might help in the future. A laundry bag is useful (we use a spring up one) this can be moved easily if the shower is required, and also easy to take indoors for washing purposes. It's amasing quite how much they fit in and we've found generally better than plastic bags. The best thing to take with you is your sense of humour as that way what ever you have left behind never seems quite that bad! Enjoy your first outing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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