gadjo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Happy New Year to you all I am due to take delivery of my new (first) motorhome mid March to early April it's an Auto Trail Cheyenne 696 low bed B-) It comes with the SE pack so has quite a high spek of gadgets and stuff. I am now trying to make list of other accessories I might need and I thought I'd ask you good folk on the forum for advice about the things that you would never leave home without or have found invaluable over time. I know a lot of the time you know you need it till you havent got it but I just though it would be interesting to know how people have developed things over time. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Tin opener, matches/lighter and a cork screw for starters. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonB Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Duck Tape. You will be amazed as to it's uses, including a temporary bottle top for the wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronkle Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Spare bulbs, spare AA batteries or a charger and more duck tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Telephone/contact numbers for -'Van Insurance CompanyYour Supplying DealerBreakdown Service, AA, RAC etc (should be free for between 1 to 3 years depending on base vehicle)Couple of bottles of Tesco Finest Rioja, a few tinnies and more Duck Tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empress Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 A "Dave Newell" would be a very useful gadget to take away. Non slip stuff to line shelves, a bucket can also be useful and maps of course. Empress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Bungees - you can use them for a washing line, to stop things rolling around, stop doors slamming shut in the wind or keep them closed, etc etc. Ok, I've got an old van *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sticker inside the cab (behind the sun visor?) stating length, width and height (including aerial, sat dish or other extras) of the 'van, both metric and imperial measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Along with the usuals like clothes, food, linen, toiletries, cleaners, and bedding we include - Decent comprehensive toolkit (with multimeter), wellies, large umbrella, spare fuses and bulbs, an 'anti rattle' kit (foam, felt, double sided tape etc), torch(es), batteries, hot water bottle, first aid kit, sewing kit, binoculars, bag of coins for tolls and car park machines, calculator, pen & pencil, tyre pressure gauge, sunglasses and sunscreen, anti midge kit, 12v fan, dustpan & brush, hi vis tops, red triangles (2), fire extinguisher, bleach (smelly waste tank cure), plunger (sink waste pipe clearing for the use of), gas spanner, toilet chemical, sat nav, spare spectacles, camera, water hose (and fittings for almost every tap known to mankind), bucket, car shampoo, funnel, grip tracks, tow rope, levelling blocks, tyre inflator, jump leads, two gas bottles, oh yes - and a cuddly toy or two (for the dawg!) Not comprehensive by any means - and not everyone will agree but it works for us and I can get myself over most problems encountered - so far! I have a full list on Excel and can email it if you wish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronkle Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Tracker I thought you had been looking in my van until I saw 'plunger- for drains etc'. Good idea that-must get one. Don't you carry duck tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 cronkle - 2008-01-04 2:03 PM Tracker I thought you had been looking in my van until I saw 'plunger- for drains etc'. Good idea that-must get one. Don't you carry duck tape? Duck tape, duct tape, masking tape, insulating tape (black, red, blue, green, white, brown and yellow), selotape (narrow and wide), invisible tape, double sided tape, waterproof tape, ptfe tape, iron on tape, bias binding, self amalgamating tape (for hose repairs). Anything I've missed please advise and I'll get some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Spare set of M/H Keys attatched to the wife Corky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 That's rare Corky - do you have a wife also called Corky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Not an essential but we always take one of those little fold up toasters, that make toast over a gas ring. Just like toast made on an open fire ! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 malc d - 2008-01-04 5:00 PM Not an essential but we always take one of those little fold up toasters, that make toast over a gas ring. Just like toast made on an open fire ! ;-) Yes, so do we Malc, if fact we have two of them so the waiting time is less and we can eat together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronkle Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The 'phone charger. Sun glasses. The dog lead (if we are taking the dog of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-04 5:03 PM malc d - 2008-01-04 5:00 PM Not an essential but we always take one of those little fold up toasters, that make toast over a gas ring. Just like toast made on an open fire ! ;-) Yes, so do we Malc, if fact we have two of them so the waiting time is less and we can eat together! We don't even wait to go away to use ours now - we bought a second to use at home ! ( ..and I don't even work for the company that makes them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal55 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-04 3:14 PM cronkle - 2008-01-04 2:03 PM Tracker I thought you had been looking in my van until I saw 'plunger- for drains etc'. Good idea that-must get one. Don't you carry duck tape? Duck tape, duct tape, masking tape, insulating tape (black, red, blue, green, white, brown and yellow), selotape (narrow and wide), invisible tape, double sided tape, waterproof tape, ptfe tape, iron on tape, bias binding, self amalgamating tape (for hose repairs). Anything I've missed please advise and I'll get some!POLICE, do not cross. tape :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-04 4:26 PM That's rare Corky - do you have a wife also called Corky? :D yes she,s Corky , then theres the kids corky one through to seven then me @eight ,Oh after seven we bought a Telly, 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I notice that Tracker takes invisible tape. I've never seen that in the shops. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave price Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 if you have a daughter who comes with you ,then consider roof box,back box side lockers then you may have enough space for her clothes and shoes.being serious she isent that bad,i have a tag axle E769 and my wife and i get to have one each of the 11plus lockers available..................go away for a couple of weekends (good excuse to use it) and you will soon learn what you require other than the obvious.Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 a gallon of freds best cider, 20 players number 6, and a copy of i-spy motorhomes me biddies. will keep us occupied for days. alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philman Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Saucepans, plates, mugs, wine and/or beer glasses. Teabags and coffee and means to prepare them. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 A good quality strap on "head" torch as sold in camping shops and a spare set of batteries. The light goes exactly where you are looking and both hands are free to work. Invaluable for night time emergencies. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 malc d - 2008-01-04 7:00 PM I notice that Tracker takes invisible tape. I've never seen that in the shops. ;-) That's because it's - er - invisible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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