No one can argue that car vamping is fun, but if you are traveling independently and not as a part of a professionally organized tour, you’ll need to take extra precautions to reach your destination safely and enjoy a thoroughly pleasant vacation.
Choose your gas wisely.
If possible, use propane to power your caravan’s systems as they are less vulnerable to any excessive temperature changes unlike butane gas.
Pack head lights or torches.
These are similar to what professional miners, engineers, and the likes wear when they make on-site inspections in dark and treacherous areas. It may seem like overkill, but you’ll actually have an easier time doing a lot of things when you have both of your hands free instead of one tied to holding an emergency torch.
With a head torch, you can read a map more easily while driving or change your tire at night.
Use blown air systems.
Save your gas, battery, and the environment as well with blown air systems. Instead of making your caravan’s air-conditioning system work 24/7 in the heat of the summer, you can use portable blown air systems instead to have the air inside your caravan circulate and keeping temperature comfortably cool.
Get your first aid kit ready for your caravan.
Yes, indeed, your caravan needs its own first aid kit as well and it should include all essential screw drivers, an adjustable spanner, extra fuses, torch light, Milton fluid, and WD40. Of course, contact details of local mechanics, car insurance, or towing service would also be of help.
Make your caravan slip-free.
Cover entrances with non-slip tape – usually used for swimming pools – and you’ll never have to fear of anyone slipping in your front door even if their shoes are slick with rain or mud. Table edges and ladder steps for bunk beds may also be covered with pool tape for additional safety.
Pitch facing downward.
If you have to pitch your caravan on a slope, be sure to have your car or caravan positioned with its head facing downward as it would be easier to pull it off come the last day of your trip.
Free your car from winter molding.
Finally, car vamping in the winter is tough so if you’d rather not face such a challenge this year, be sure to store your caravan properly to avoid problems once summer comes. For one, make sure that you rinse and clean its toilet properly with Milton fluid as this could effectively prevent mold buildup.
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