Little things to help a touring caravan holiday

[3littleowls]

I started a thread several weeks ago - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/camping/4181792-Caravan-holiday-with-three-young-children-am-I-crazy?msgid=105221304 -about buying a touring caravan for my family of 5 - DH and 3 kids - age 5 and under. I got so many helpful replies and I have finally taken the plunge and bought a 6 berth touring caravan. Exciting times! Now down to the details. Wise Mumsnet touring caravan crowd, what little things do you recommend for my caravan to make holidays easier? I’ve got the big stuff noted like an air awning and motor mover. I’m talking about things like a tin opener, mattress topper etc. The little extras and sometimes luxuries that make things comfortable or special. Appreciate your advice for a complete novice at this touring caravan thing!

Love caravanning! Can I be really dull and practical...just keep an eye on the weight of everything as it quickly racks up. There are limits to what your caravan can weigh and your car can tow.

When you've got everything in your caravan go and weigh it on a public weigh bridge (or at a local builders yard if you have one). Check you're within your legal limits and also get a receipt as to what it weighs.

Quite rightly there is a lot more emphasis on safe towing after some high profile accidents and deaths on the roads. If you get pulled over and are overweight they simply won't allow you to continue until you're legal.

So by knowing you are legal, having a knowledge of your weight you're safe for everyone.