Winter Caravanning
Do you pack away all your caravanning gear and put your caravan into hibernation as soon as the first frosts arrive? If you do, why don't you consider winter caravanning for a change?
Remember though, that preparation is the key when going winter caravanning as you never know what the weather is going to throw at you! If you take a few simple steps to prepare before you go, this will help you to avoid any trouble later.
The winter caravanning preparation tips we would recommend are :
Always check your tyres are in good condition (including the spares). Make sure they are inflated to the correct pressure.
Make sure that your oil, water and screen wash are full.
Ensure that the anti-freeze in the windscreen washer tank is fully topped up.
Check your car battery before you leave. Your local garage will be able to do this for you.
Make sure that your car and caravan lights are working correctly and are clean.
You may want to pack some of the following items just in case the weather turns nasty!
A fully charged mobile phone
A spade
An ice-scraper
A torch (with full batteries)
Blankets and warm clothing
A piece of carpet in case your wheels get stuck in the snow.
A first aid kit (which you should always carry in your car anyway)
Don't forget to take the telephone number of your breakdown organisation - just in case!
This year we are planning to go away at New Year and are looking at caravan sites which open all year around. We will definitely be taking all the above items with us.
If you always go winter caravanning, or have some winter caravan tips, please let us know.
You may not need any of this equipment as the weather can be so unpredictable, but it's a good idea to carry it, just in case …
Happy Winter Caravanning !
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