Caravan

to-do list for holidays with a caravan
It can feel like there are a million things to do and pack before you set off on your caravan adventure. When packing everything from fishing gear to your toothbrush, preparations can sometimes take several days. Anything you can do in advance will make the job less stressful and help you get on the road sooner.

You’ll probably find yourself taking slightly different items on each trip depending on the location and duration, but there are plenty of items that are essential on every trip. Keep a list of these essentials to ensure you don’t leave home without them.

Kitchen:

• – Food
• – Snacks
• – Beverage
• – Plates
• – Flatware
• – Frying pan
• – Pots
• – Kitchen utensils
• – Bread basket
• – Chopping board
• – Strain

Living room & bedroom:

• – Magazines, TV, radio
• – Bedding and clothes
• – Storage for garden furniture and larger hobby items

Bathroom:

• – Towels
• – Toiletries
• – Toilet paper

Gas box:

• – One to two gas bottles
• – Power cable
• – Adapters
• – Wedge
• – Sewage bag or sewage tank
• – Spare wheel
• – Plow hammer

When packing, there are some simple rules to follow:

The light things must always be stored in the upper cupboards.

The heavy items such as canned goods, drinks, books etc. should be placed above the axle and as low as possible.

Place the heavy items as close to the bottom as possible, and as close to the shaft as possible

If you place something heavy all the way at the back, there is an easy imbalance in the trailer, and in the worst case scenario the caravan can roll.

You can advantageously pack so that the entire load capacity is not used, if you want to bring wine, beer or other things home from holiday, for example. Alternatively, it can be packed in the car if there is room for it.

The weight MUST always be observed The load weight can be read on the vehicle’s registration certificate. For caravans, load capacity is equal to the difference between net weight and total weight. The total weight must never be exceeded. That is: Own weight + Load capacity = Total weight