Essentials for campervan

vistafinder

Just wondering what ye consider essential for when your heading of for the weekend or longer.

T650

Corkscrew

Oh and the wine that needs opening with it !

Aidan_M_M

baby wipes . They clean everything!

SARZY

if there is one thing I double check always, cash.

T650

Torch, tin opener, tea, kettle x 2 (one for gas, one low wattage electric), pots, pasta, pasta sauce

Dibble

Wellies and suncream!

shanec1928

go away for a weekend pack all you think you would need then after you will see what you dont use.thats the best way to learn form experience.

Irishgoatman

Gaffa tape for if it moves and it shouldn't and WD40 for if it doesn't move and it should.

I wouldn't be without them!!:D

Buford T Justice

BEEER!

That's about all really.

Irishgoatman

vistafinder wrote: »

Just wondering what ye consider essential for when your heading of for the weekend or longer.

Hi vistafinder,
I do hope that you don't regret asking for our advice;).

Bessa

Food and drink and dont forget the van either,, enjoy yourself.

vistafinder

Thanks for the tips everyone. Is it just me or is tea and coffey nicer in the van and im not a big drinker of either.

Irishgoatman

vistafinder wrote: »

Thanks for the tips everyone. Is it just me or is tea and coffey nicer in the van and im not a big drinker of either.

Nicer than what?
Beer? NO
Wine? No
Spirits? No

Water ? YES.

HereAndThere

Diesel

Irishgoatman

HereAndThere wrote: »

Diesel

Tried it once.
My petrol engine told me not to do it again:D.

HereAndThere

Irishgoatman wrote: »

HereAndThere wrote: »

Diesel

Tried it once.
My petrol engine told me not to do it again:D.

Touché :-)

LBMP

salt, toilet roll, washing up liquid, face cloth, long reach lighter, book, sugar

Glastonut

Sun cream

T650

Glastonut wrote: »

Sun cream

Windcheater and umbrella !

Glastonut

T650 wrote: »

Windcheater and umbrella !

Wet suit

Irishgoatman

Glastonut wrote: »

Wet suit

Snorkel and flippers?:)

Betsy Og

tea towels

Grub from a plate with water droplets is just not the same!

bluethunder

If travelling on Good Friday: BOOZE.

Irishgoatman

bluethunder wrote: »

If travelling on Good Friday: BOOZE.

You are obviously a heathen:eek:.

Welcome to the club:D.

ValerieR

Don't forget the BBQ !

munsterabu

a good up to date map, dont rely on sat nav.

dfbemt

Things to keep the kids entertained are a must. And don't let them pick !!!

Things I have forgotten in the past and really missed, in no particular order;
teabags
bread knife
spare jocks

alanclarke1975

Basic Toiletries - Toothbrush/Paste
Beer
BBQ
Gas
Matches/Lighter
Cash
Map /Guide Book
Phone Charger
Clothes/Jackets/Jumpers

WildWater

Don't think anyone mention the EHU cable and a hose yet. Both fairly essential especially the hose and an assortment of tap connections.

moodrater

Definitely worth packing a decent first aid kit, no sense in spoiling a holiday for the sake of a few tablets.

Since all the mentions of beer:
Panadol
Neurofen
Alkaselzer/gaviscon/maalox (whichever you fancy)
Motillium (excellent for travel/seasickness too)
Losec / Zantac (if you have major acid problems)

Also:
Sunblock
Aftersun
Dioralyte (for the heat stroke / dehydration cause by delhibelly/drinking)
Anthisan (for the midgies)
Burn spray

As well as a small first aid kit with gauze, swabs etc:
Micropore tape
Couple of Medipore dressings

Useful:
Magnifier and decent tweezers for thorns, splinters etc.
Pointed tweezers for removing ticks from people and pets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wotB38WrRY

Sewing kit
Superglue
Epoxy putty
Fuses
Bulbs
Basic tool kit

[edit]Oh and depending on where you're going milton for the water[/edit]

Irishgoatman

After the above list by Moodrater I've just realised why there is so much room in my camper:D.