Touring Checklist
Some general things to remember...
- A number plate on the rear of your caravan or trailer (legal requirement)
- Towing mirrors
- Tool set
- Spares - bulbs, 12v fuses, gas hose
- Jump leads
- Spare wheel and jack
- Mains electric hook up lead
- Caravan leisure battery
- Fire extinguisher and fire blanket
- Smoke alarm and spare battery
- Caravan brace and corner steadies
- Ramps and blocks for levelling
- Stabiliser, if one not fitted
- Caravan step
- Awning - with poles, pegs and mallet
- Outdoor furniture
- Gas bottle and regulator
- Water containers for fresh and waste water
For cooking:
- Pots and pans
- Plates, bowls, cups and glasses
- Cutlery and cooking utensils, including a sharp knife
- Tin opener and corkscrew/bottle opener
- Containers for storage
- Bin bags
- Washing up bowl and liquid plus tea towels
- Dish cloths and tea towels
- Tin foil, food wrap, kitchen roll
- Food suitable for cooking on your stove or a bbq
- Tea and coffee making stuff
- BBQ and charcoal
- Matches or lighter and bbq lighting fluid
Personal care:
- Bedding and pillows
- Clothes, including night clothes, waterproof coats, swimming costumes, sun hats and walking shoes
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Shavers and Hair care items
- First aid kit with plasters, tweezers, antiseptic and bandages
- Sewing kit with safety pins
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Pain killers
- Insect repellent
Also...
- Camera and charger
- Mobile phone with charger
- Extra batteries
- Maps
- Pens and paper
- Playing cards, games, books, cd/dvd/mp3 players or radios, outdoor games
- Cash and cards
- Stamps
- Torch
Caravan Travel Checklist
Before you set off:
- Make sure the gas is turned off and any onboard water or flush tanks are empty
- Set the fridge power to 12 volt
- Check that all the windows and skylights are closed, the inside doors and cupboards are closed, and everything is safely secured within the van
- Check the general condition of the tyres, the tyre pressure and make sure that all wheel bolts are tightened properly
- Check that all road lights are working
- Also check all oil, brake fluid, coolant, and windscreen washer levels
- See that the jockey wheel and the corner steadies are up and secure
- Make sure the breakaway cable is connected
- Remember to take off the hand brake before you leave!