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quoteIn last month’s reader survey we asked you which item of caravanning or motorhome equipment could you not live without? The votes have been counted (and verified), and we can now reveal the results…
At the bottom of the list with a just a few percent of the votes we have generators, satellites and reversing aids. Turns out you ‘vanners wouldn’t prioritise computer access when touring as laptops and tablets earned just 5% of the votes putting it into 6th place.
A number of you commented on the blog and put your own suggestions forward for ‘must have items of touring equipment’. These included having your own toilet facilities, wine racks, bottle openers, mini spirit levels, solar panels, slow cookers and torque wrenches.
On to the top five voted for items now and it looks like it’s outdoor space you’re after as awnings picked up 7% of the vote. Above that, with 9% of the vote, we have every driver’s must have companion, the sat nav. Ensuring you don’t get lost on the way to your campsite is an obvious priority!
Aquarolls round off our top three with 13% and in second place we have a popular modern day caravanning gadget, the motormover, with an impressive 23% of votes. One voter commented “The mover makes life so much easier especially after a fairly long drive to a site.”
But coming in at number one, with a massive 29% of the vote, as chosen by you, we have the kettle! So it seems that no trip is complete without a good cuppa’!
Thanks to all of you for voting. Why not vote in our next poll “Which European countries have you visited in your ‘van?”
forgot a few things … fire extinguisher and fire blanket, smoke and CO2 detector, hook up lead, unless you are planning to use 12v only, a torch, plus batteries.
a spirit level, unless you like rolling out of bed (yes I have)
you’ll need a water pump if you have water containers, this SHOULD be supplied with your ‘van or motorhome though..
a small tool kit wont hurt either….
more wine
Hi Sue, some really good suggestions there, thanks! It sounds like you’re fully equipped for every situation!
I understand .. ok so a list of things you MUST have in a caravan or motorhome…
always get a decent water holder, an aquaroll type is best as it comes with a handle so that you can pull it behind you and not have to carry it.. also a good waster water container also with wheels 🙂 …
a step, spare wheel, gas bottles, use ‘red’ gas (propane) if you are planning to camp in england, its good for cold weather… battery, mirrors if you are towing, a corner steady winder..
wheel chocks and levels guarantee you’ll need them on a pitch when you dont have them.
and toilet chemicals
if you can afford one, get an awning, great for storage and sitting in in the cool of the evening (and the rain of the afternoon)
Oh and most importantly, a kettle, bottle opener, wine glasses and wine 🙂 … ‘spose you ought to take tea bags, mugs, sugar, milk and biscuits too
Personally though the most important items in my van are my family, friends and my dogs (and the fire..I get cold)
hope that helps a bit
Being new to motor home family i would have expected and hoped for more constructive and use full advice.”Not a kettle”.
IE: Must have pieces of kit which make life more comfortable and easier, or could be a problem if you do not have something?.
As i said new to motor home`s and would have liked good ideas from survey.
Cheers