| Introduction | Storage | Location | Standards | Links | About Us | Contact Us | Reviews |
Over our time as proprietors of the site as well as caravanners, we've gained some experience with the kind of kit and accessories that make caravanning a pleasure, as well as the ones that can make it a pain! We present a list of some of these 'essential' and 'nice to have' items for your consideration. We've also included some links to where we would get them at sensible prices.
If you think that we've missed your favourite accessory, just drop us an email telling us what it is.
What follows is just our opinion, please treat it as such. If you think there's a better product available than the one we show, let us know. Please do some research before forking out your hard earned cash on these to make sure they'll meet your need - don't just take our word for it!
Security/Towing Essentials
Wheel Clamp - Budget: Claw Style Wheel Clamp - Click here
to
view the item in full. A simple device that will help to put off the
casual thief.Wheel Clamp - High Security: FullStop Security - Samurai Wheel Clamp - Sold Secure Gold Rated - Click here
to view the
item in full. The top end of the wheel clamp market, highly rated in
most reviews. Sturdily constructed without being a nightmare to use.
Works well on alloys without damaging them too.Stabiliser - Best: AKS 3004 Triple Pack - Click here
to view the
item in
full. This is the top end stabiliser from AL-KO, the company that knows
about towing. Chances are they made your caravan's chassis and who know
what else, so this is a sensible choice of stabiliser. Stabiliser - Budget: AKS 1300 - Click here
to view the
item in
full. Can't quite stretch to the AKS 3004? Why not try an AKS 1300.
Simpler design, still a useful stabiliser. Comfort and Living Essentials
Aquaroll: - Click here
to
view the items available. Get the biggest one you can afford and are
strong enough to roll! Make sure you get the "U" shaped handle to roll
it when it's full. An unbeatable design and a real back-saver.Waste Water: - Click here
to
view the items available. Again, get the biggest one you can afford and
are
strong enough to move! If you're ona budget, get the jerry-can style -
just remember that if you use a lot of water, you'll never be finished
emptying them...Step: - Click here
to
view the items available. Try one of the steps that has two treads.
They're bigger but often more stable and easier if you're
carrying things in and out as the drop on each step is shorter.Travel Kettle: - Click here
to
view the items available. When you've pitched up, you'll need one of
these to get the holiday started!LCD TV with DVD playback and Freeview: - Click here
to
view the items available. LCD screens are brilliant for the caravan.
Many come with DVD playback built in (that will also serve as a CD
player for music), integrated freeview and who knows what else. An
essential!Double Sleeping Bag: - Click here
to
view the items available. Ideal for when you've made the double up in
the van. All the rest of the time, they can be stowed under the seats
or even in the awning - most come with a handy storage bag.