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What to take to a caravan holiday...

14 replies

MessyMummy15 · 23/07/2019 14:13

Rather luckily we have managed to get a week away at a park dean resorts holiday park staying in a caravan.

I've been before a while ago but seem to have forgot.

What do I need to bring with me?

There me and my OH and a 4 year old and a 2 year old...

Top tips please!!

OP posts:
letsdolunch321 · 23/07/2019 14:26

Bleach incAse the toilet/drains needs freshing.

Swim stuff
Food unless you are buying there
Bin bags as one supplied are flimsy

Sun hats/sun screen, carton drinks for the clubhouse

Camping chairs for sitting outside

Happyralphymummy · 23/07/2019 14:30

Washing up liquid. Ear plugs if it's a coastal location, seagulls on the roof can make one hell of a racket 😂

shumway · 23/07/2019 14:33

Tea towel.

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Bunnylady53 · 23/07/2019 14:38

We always forget cooking oil, ketchup etc & matches. Oh & washing up liquid.
First aid kit
Wet wipes
Antibacterial gel
Loo rolls
Tissues
Kitchenroll
Your own pillows if you’re particular
Pack of cards
Board games
Colouring books & crayons etc
Corkscrew in case the caravan doesn’t have one

Bunnylady53 · 23/07/2019 14:39

Wine!

HeyMicky · 23/07/2019 14:43

Broom and dustpan

Youwanapizzame · 23/07/2019 14:51

Love a park dean holiday

Bin bags, tea towel, Washing up liq and a scourer sponge. towels unless included tea, coffee etc snacks. Food if your catering for yourself. if you want to do picnics you should take some sandwich bags and foil....

Wine - dont forget wine!

Nottobesoldseparately · 23/07/2019 16:28

If you plan to cook, rather than ready meals, picnic food, then your own chopping board, decent knives, tin opener and peeler.

If you drink, then take your own large wine glasses as generally they provide crappy small ones.

Extra towels and tea towels. Washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets.

Before you go, check which supermarkets are near, and if nothing, or only expensive ones, take your food and drink with you. Seems like overkill but will save a fortune.

Also, cheap beach toys, frisbee etc

Separate bag of warm and waterproof clothing might not need it but better to be safe.

Blankets, to cosy up under.

Fly spray. Citronella spray. Candles

namechanged2000 · 23/07/2019 16:54

Washing up liquid
t towels
linen if not provided
toiletries
scooters for the kids
order your shopping online and have it delivered to your van
Chargers
Towels
Toilet roll
Kitchen roll
Swimming stuff
You might want to take your own pillows

flatpack1 · 23/07/2019 18:19

Somethng that will act as washing line and pegs

leghairdontcare · 23/07/2019 18:26

NERVES OF STEEL!

and a clothes horse for drying swim stuff.

2weeksholiday · 23/07/2019 18:32

Hand soap and hand towel as these aren't usually provided

RandomlyChosenName · 23/07/2019 18:35

Bleach incAse the toilet/drains needs freshing

That advice sounds like it comes with a back story!

MrsMoastyToasty · 23/07/2019 18:43

A decent sized mug
A sharp knife (the ones provided are always blunt)

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