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Camper Van equipment

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Petuniaspetal · 11/05/2025 11:36

I'm looking for some suggestions as a gift for a couple who are new to camper van life. I have no clue as I've never used a camper van but want to get them something that they'll get good use from.

Obviously it needs to be easily stored but very functional. Any suggestions? Price is anything up to £100. Thanks in advance.

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BangersAndGnash · 11/05/2025 13:21

To be honest, I would ask them.

(we) Campers are insanely pernickity about our kit, and there isn’t room in a van for ‘extras’. Suggestions also depend on how far their van is kitted out, does it have a fridge / water / hob etc.

Is their style back to basics or all mod cons?

Anyway, some things to maybe suggest;

A set of melamine dinnerware e.g https://olproshop.com/melamine-husk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1063121174&gbraid=0AAAAADOmr1XMPIl0H-vMXgjebMm-ObiEs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI95nA3LGbjQMVN5JQBh1BTgVhEAAYASABEgKfKfD_BwE

But places like Waitrose also tend to have nice stuff at this time of year

A good quality portable BBQ - these are ace and last forever https://olproshop.com/melamine-husk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1063121174&gbraid=0AAAAADOmr1XMPIl0H-vMXgjebMm-ObiEs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI95nA3LGbjQMVN5JQBh1BTgVhEAAYASABEgKfKfD_BwE

A table and folding chairs to sit in outside the van

A high quality coolbox that keeps ice cold for days https://www.coolboxesuk.com/collections/icey-tek-cool-boxes/products/icey-tek-18-litre-cube-cool-box-with-handle OR
https://www.coolboxesuk.com/collections/icey-tek-cool-boxes/products/icey-tek-25-litre-cube

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Petuniaspetal · 12/05/2025 12:22

Thuis is very helpful thank you. You're probably right about what they want to have would be personal to them, so I may just offer a voucher...but add something small so it isn't too impersonal.

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BangersAndGnash · 12/05/2025 13:41

Citronella candles, bunting....

Munchyseeds2 · 12/05/2025 13:59

Ridge monkey

Jins · 13/05/2025 15:40

Lithium jump starter/powerbank

I’ve seen loads of campervans and motorhomes that won’t start after a couple of nights parked up

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ViciousCurrentBun · 13/05/2025 16:01

What sort of van is it because unless you know measurements buying anything like a table is not a good idea. Especially if it’s an actual van and not a Motorhome as they are even more limited for space. We have measured inside draws and cupboards for the most space saving containers for example it’s not like buying them for home when it’s just because you like them.

We do have some melamine plates that I already had but I’m not drinking tea out of plastic. There isn also the colour palette inside the living space, of course they may not care, everything in mine matches, it’s nicer than my house!

A really good head torch and first aid box spring to mind but they may have these already.

I would give them a voucher for a local camping place.

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