Camping Caravanning
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 • Category
Top Tips For Caravanning Through the Winter Months – Part 2
Executive summary about Camping Caravanning by H Robinson
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Caravan Camping
When booking your campsite, look for one with heated toilet and shower blocks and mains electric hook-ups and this will make your stay that bit more comfortable.
- Use propane gas instead of butane as it performs better in the cold weather.
- To prevent freezing of waste tanks or toilets, use water system (or car) antifreeze.
- It’s not advisable to use gas heaters overnight due to dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- If possible, pitch your caravan so that the fridge and other vents are not facing into prevailing winds.
- If it should snow, make sure you clear any snow drifts away from caravan vents and shake the snow off the mains cable so it doesn’t get buried too deep.
- Snow chains are always handy to have in the car, should you get stuck in the snow. Just make sure you know how to fit them before setting off on your holiday and remove them as soon as the snow clears.
- If you’re looking to buy a new caravan for use over the winter, look for one that has an insulation grade of two or three. All models from 1999 should have an insulation grade, so ask your local caravan dealer.
- If you’re planning on caravanning a lot over the winter and are able to invest in a new tow car, look for a four wheel drive with ABS and traction control.
The Joy of Camping – Buying Your Family Tent and Booking Your Campsite – Some Useful Advice
Executive summary about Camping Caravanning by Peter Cox
Camping is a truly wonderful way of taking in the great outdoors and in these difficult economic times, it represents a very affordable holiday or short break for all the family.
Climbers and mountaineers will camp in all sorts of conditions and on all sorts of terrain. We have all seen photographs of the high camps on Mount Everest! Most of us, however, enjoy more civilized camping on well established campsites offering all modern conveniences.
Needless to say, your biggest expense will be purchasing your tent and the type and size of your tent will depend not only on your budget but also upon your preferred seasons and the number of persons to be accommodated.
The bigger family tents offer separate bedrooms and these can be very useful, if only for additional storage space. They also offer room to entertain the children when it’s raining and to eat under cover as well.
Remember, the reality of camping very often involves rain and lots of it. It is important, therefore, to purchase a tent that will be sufficiently waterproof to keep you dry.
Here are a few more useful tips for the coming season:-
- Do be aware that your campsite fees will increase the larger your tent.
- There are also maximum sizes allowed per pitch and so some of the very biggest tents may result in you being asked to pay for two pitches!
- You will be asked to give the measurements of your tent when booking.
- It’s worth remembering to ask for a flat pitch too!
Whether you enjoy carrying your tent on your back and camping where the fancy takes you in the wildest of locations or whether you prefer a comfortable campsite within walking distance of nice amenities, I hope you have a great summer!
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