{"id":82860,"date":"2017-07-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-22T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=b517065e1b4b42ecbc978ebdf98b7c48"},"modified":"2017-07-25T15:44:58","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T15:44:58","slug":"press-release-11-caravanning-hacks-you-dont-want-to-leave-the-house-without","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=82860","title":{"rendered":"Press release: 11 caravanning hacks you don’t want to leave the house without"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated:<\/em> Added translation<\/p>\n

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With thousands of caravanners expected to head off on their travels this weekend, it\u2019s never been a better time to remind yourself of some top hacks to make caravan holidaying easier.<\/p>\n

1. Invest in extending towing mirrors<\/h4>\n

Go big or go home! It\u2019s pretty much a given that no-one has ever wished they\u2019d bought smaller extending mirrors. Invest in a decent set to see you through. They\u2019ll be a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t rely on man-power<\/h4>\n

Picking up a decent adaptor for a hand-drill means you avoid the hard labour (and potential back injury) that goes with using a hand lever to lower the van legs.<\/p>\n

3. Go old-school and bring a map<\/h4>\n

Technology is great. Until you get stuck in a country lane near Aberystwyth with a 2 mile journey to reverse. Make it an adventure in the best possible way by planning your journey and packing a map \u2013 ensuring that the sat nav doesn\u2019t ruin your plans.<\/p>\n

4. Awning erection survival kit<\/h4>\n

No matter how many times you do it, putting up the awning can prove to be a stressful situation. Head this off by packing a survival kit to occupy the kids – a large picnic and new colouring books often buys you some quiet time to set up.<\/p>\n

5. Porch light<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t let the longer summer evenings lull you into a false sense of security. Remember to pack a light for the awning so when the kids are tucked up in bed (finally) you can enjoy card games into the evening without worrying about making too much noise.<\/p>\n

6. Trug basket<\/h4>\n

Muddy shoes + enclosed space = hours of cleaning up after yourself. Invest in a large enough basket to chuck all outdoor shoes into at the door and help maintain your high standards.<\/p>\n

7. The \u2018know before you tow\u2019 check<\/h4>\n

Towing rules depend on when the driver passed their driving test. If you\u2019re planning on taking a trailer or caravan on holiday this summer you can find the latest advice from DVLA<\/abbr> on what you can tow as well as guidance on towing safely and legally<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Laptop with pre-loaded films<\/h4>\n

For those rainy day emergencies. Handy for the child or adult in your life who needs distracting. Don\u2019t forget the charger and headphones!<\/p>\n

9. Hot water bottle<\/h4>\n

Fill it with cold water and freeze it \u2013 it will turn any sealed box lined with tinfoil into a cool box.<\/p>\n

10. A flat hot plate will cook most things<\/h4>\n

Indoor or outdoor cooking is made easier with one of these electrical essentials. Most meals can be cooked on it, it\u2019s easy to clean and doesn\u2019t take up much space.<\/p>\n

11. Baby wipes<\/h4>\n

Not just for those with babies. These pocket-sized miracles will mop up spills, clean windscreens, remove oil from hands, clean shoes\u2026. a \u2018must\u2019 for life, not just for caravanning!<\/p>\n

Ian Hewlett, Technical Manager of the Camping and Caravanning Club, said:<\/p>\n

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Fitting additional towing mirrors will help you see behind your caravan, and if you\u2019re new to caravanning check your driving licence covers the car and caravan combination you plan to tow.<\/p>\n

Caravanning is a perfectly safe and enjoyable pastime, and we at the Club are committed to helping ensure caravanners feel confident and relaxed on their way to their holiday destination.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

More information is available at www.gov.uk\/towing-with-car<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Press office<\/h3>\n
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\nDVLA<\/abbr> Press Office
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\nLongview Road
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\nMorriston
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\nSwansea <\/span>
\nSA6 7JL <\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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\n Email<\/span>
\n press.office@dvla.gsi.gov.uk<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm – only for use by journalists and the media:<\/span>
\n 0300 123 0791\n <\/p>\n

\n Out of office hours \u2013 only for use by journalists and the media:<\/span>
\n 0300 123 2407\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re travelling with friends, children or animals caravanning can be one of life\u2019s great pleasures \u2013 but it\u2019s not without its pitfalls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82860"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=82860"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82949,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82860\/revisions\/82949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=82860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=82860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=82860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}