10 important things.

[Admin]

What are the ten most important things you carry in the van for wildcamping.

i will start with .... a good torch

 

[Bigpeetee]

Enough gas, especially in this cold weather. Cheap levelers. Hose. Inverter. Loads of grub & drink.

Sense of humour- sometimes

Ear plugs?

 

[Tbear]

Wilding -two mobile phones. I keep an old nokia as a backup.

 

[maingate]

The most important thing to have in the van is a list.

I intend to put one up somewhere prominent because there are things I regularly forget. Like my Binoculars, the Sky viewing card and the waterproofs.

 

[wolfie69]

Corkscrew / Bottle opener

 

[Deleted member 2636]

an AMEX Platinum card?

 

[Deleted member 8180]

GPS, headtorch, G&T in cans (Greenalls), Kindle, dog biscuits, insulated mug, ramps, toothbrush (cost me a 2 mile walk when I forgot those), charging leads, pre-made frozen dinners and paper plates.

 

[John H]

For wilding: a full water tank, an empty loo casette and an empty laundry basket - everything else is already in the van since we spend most of our time in it.

 

[Campervanman]

My Motorcycle on the trailer!

 

[baldeagle]

well here in Oz,,water,first aid kit,Epirb (Locator),good maps,,spare wheels,snatch strap,shovel,,good swag or tent,spare fuel,,

 

[Topskin]

Ipod Touch - gives me music, access to emails, a spirit level for levelling the van, films to watch, maps, skype to call friends in an emergency, virtual books to read and so much more

 

[shy anne]

top 10 things to take

Sat Nav.
Laptop & dongle.
Road atlas
bikes
cosmetics
food
Drink
good book
external hard drive full of films and music
sweeping brush!

 

[David & Ann]

Like Maingate says " A List". I have this under Microsoft Word on my PC. I print out 2, one for the wife and one for me. 3 weeks before we hit the road, we start working and loading the MH. That way we do not forget a single item. Each trip we add the odd item, at times we also delete an item. We have it now to perfection. If any of you folks want a copy, I can post it on here. Hope this helps.

 

[frogdude]

Like Maingate says " A List". I have this under Microsoft Word on my PC. I print out 2, one for the wife and one for me. 3 weeks before we hit the road, we start working and loading the MH. That way we do not forget a single item. Each trip we add the odd item, at times we also delete an item. We have it now to perfection. If any of you folks want a copy, I can post it on here. Hope this helps.

I'd like to see it, out of interest. There's bound to be something on it that i've never thought of.


My list is fishing kit, food box, nappies for the little'un, selection of DVDs (including kids one for the little'un), electric heated travel blanket, box of spares for the van, jump leads, tin of sealant (for any leaks that might spring in the night), FAK, wet wipes. Everything else is stored in the van as a matter of course.

 

[David & Ann]

Let me load the "The List" on Photobucket, then I will post it on here.

 

[David & Ann]

Struggling to upload the list onto Photobucket. I must be doing something wrong. Give me time on it.

 

[David & Ann]

I could not download from Photobucket, so had to cut and paste, so turned out as below. Page 1. Page 2 to follow.

TOOLS:
Spanners: 4 to 22mm
Spanners: 17 & 19mm
Adjustable wrench
Plumbers wrench
Wheel brace
Mole grips
Screw driver set
Alum keys
Set of pliers
Hack saw
Hammer
Files
Stanley knife
Jubilee ring clips
Hydraulic jack
Wood block
Blanket
2 Ramps (yellow)
Tow rope
Electrical tape
Duct tape
Double sided tape
Grip ties
Gloves
Screws, nuts, bolts
Tyre pump

ACCESSORIES:
Jump leads
Battery charger
Extension lead- 25m, 10m
Bat: charge lead
Watering can
Waste water bucket
Visible jacket 2
First aid kit
Triangle 2
Spare bulbs
Spare Fan belt
Fuses
Engine oil
Fuel container
Oil change bowl
Oil filter funnel
Rags & cloths
Gas bottles:-
3 German 1 Spain
Gas connections:-
17, 19 spanners
Screen washer
Grill & gas cans
Distilled water
Window cleaner
Insect remover
5 litre containers
18 litre container
Table & chairs
Fire Extinguisher
Fire blanket

CONTENTS:
Euro road map
Sat Nav & cables
TV & cables
TV, VCR remotes
VCR & cables
Video camera
V. camera cables
V.camera tapes
Digital camera
Digi camera chips
VCR film tapes
DVD CD’s
Music CD’s
Mobile phones
Lap Top
Phone chargers
Battery chargers
Alkaline batteries
Calculators
Pens & pencils
Writing pads
Dairy book
Games
Books
Tobacco & papers
Lighters + wind
Lighter gas
Ashtrays
Beach bowls
Bats & balls
Reading glasses
Alarm clock
Beach towels
Beach mats

INSPECTION:
Radiator water
Screen washer
Oil level
5L Oil
Brakes
Brake fluid
Starter battery
Leisure Batteries
Tyres & pressures
Brakes
Brake lights
Reversing light
Side lights
Main beam light
Blinker lights
Hazard warning
Fan belt tension
Hand brake
Clean tanks
Clean toilets
Fill up water tanks
Fill up drink water
Fill Gas tank
Internal batteries
Inverter
Internal lights
Alarm systems
Heating system
Water system
Toilet flush
Gas cooker
Gas bottles
Gas connections
Spare tyre
Air ride pressure
Reversing bleeps
Reversing sensors
Reversing Camera

 

[David & Ann]

List continued:-

KITCHEN
2 large cooking pots
2 small cooking pots
1 large frying pan
1 small frying pan
1 wok
1 fat shield
1 colander
1 sieve
1 gas kettle
1 wooden scapular
1 wooden spoon
1 cleaver
2 serving spoons
1 large meat carver
2 small vegetable knife
1 knife sharpener
4 steak knives
4 knives
4 table spoons
4 forks
4 tea spoons
1 bread knife
4 dinner plates
4 quarter plates
4 bowls
4 cups
4 glasses
1 cutting board
1 potato peeler
1 can opener
1 gas lighter
1 bottle opener
Kitchen rolls
Kitchen towels
Tea towels
Food containers
Scissors
Gas lighter

GROCERIES
Tea bags
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Milk (long life)
Sugar
Cornflakes
Bread
Margarine
Butter
Jam
Marmalade
Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Cooking oil
Cheese
Cold meats
Meats
Vegetables
Salad dressing
Tinned fruit
Soup (packets)
Mushrooms
Yoghurts
Tinned tomatoes
Peas
Sardines
Tuna
Oxo cubes
Biscuits
Snacks
Sweets
Pataks spices
Dried spices
Ginger
Garlic
Chillies, fresh & dry
Pickles
Spaghetti
Rice
Chow
Soya sauce
HP sauce
Fruit juices
Vinegar

TOILETRIES & BATHROOM
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Sun lotion Toilet cleaner
Freshener
Mouth wash
Tissues
Wet wipes
Hand towels
Bowls
David toiletries
Ann toiletries

HOUSEHOLD & CLEANING
Scouring pads
Washing up liquid
Jay cloths
Washing up cloths
Wire wool
Bin bags
Cling film
Freezer bags
Aluminium foil
Washing powder
Softener
Washing line
Clothes pegs
Jiff cleaner
Toilet bags
Flannels
Hair dryer
Iron
Mosquito vapour

BED LINEN
Bath towels,
Hand towels
Pillow & cases
Sheets, large & small,
Quilts & covers
Cushions & covers
Blankets,
Blow up mattress

DOCUMENTS
Passports
Ferry ticket
Cash (£ & €)
Pin sentry
Driving licence
MOT
Insurance
Breakdown
Emergency Tel: No’s
MH Documents

David – Clothes
Vests / T shirts
Under pants
Shirts,
Pants,
Socks,
Shorts,
Swimming trunks,
Jeans,
Sandals,
Pullover,
Coat,
Shoes,
Track suit,
Pyjamas,
Slippers
Relaxing suit,
Gloves
Clothes hangers

 

[rgsouth]

Inventry

Hi David.

I am new to this, havent been out yet, but hoping to go down to the South of France for a few months.
Was fasinated by your list, the first thing I purchased was a 2kw Honda generator for a back up, just in case, for battery charging or later possibly for a microwave.I think I will carry kitchen foil to keep the grill clean. I am not sure whether to carry a bike or not, I suppose like all these things you learn as you go along.

Kind regards

Ron.

 

[romakayak]

What about an inflatable kayak and a fishing rod, a CD of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and Atom Heart Mother.
Perhaps a bat in case someone tries to break in and rob you of your favourite possesions such as your chocolate, cans of beer The Sun tabloid etc.