Winter is the perfect time to carry out all kinds of renovations, repairs and improvements to caravans and motorhomes. We will deal with all technical problems without any problems within a few months. Nevertheless, winter is also the perfect time to start planning and organizing your holiday travels. Many drivers wonder how to do this. Of course - first of all, we should set the goal of this year's escapade. Paradoxically, this can be more difficult than the rest of the preparations. Only with a clearly chosen direction and distance , we should learn about the conditions prevailing on the campsite of our choice - access to water, bathroom, electricity . Thanks to this knowledge, we will be able to better match the equipment of the camper or caravan .

How to plan a trip with a motorhome or caravan?

"You were skiing, weren't you?" When we hear this question not after showing off photos from a successful holiday, but for good morning, it may mean that we made the basic mistake of a lover of two skis. In the era of an increasing number of metrosexual or even more metrosexual men, we still do not lack the so-called alpha males who think that male cosmetics can safely limit themselves to gray soap and wireworm. Fortunately, there is also a golden mean and men who know that when on vacation a good sunscreen or sunscreen oil with an appropriate filter should have a place in their cosmetic bag.

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Most caravanning enthusiasts attach great importance to the activities related to the search and selection of a new or used motorhome. Checking all on-board systems, the health of the driveline, bodywork and more - everyone knows this list. Few people put a lot of effort into selling it. By investing a few hours of our own work and a small amount, we will effectively prepare our mobile home for sale at a slightly better price. At the very beginning, it is worth emphasizing that by masking damage and any shortcomings, we will not do much. We will achieve the opposite effect by honestly and reliably informing the buyer about all serious defects of the equipment sold . In this way, we will gain trust, and we will exclude the possibility of possible complaints caused by concealing important information. Therefore, at the very beginning of the inspection, it is worth presenting dents, cracks and scratches of furniture , and tell about the mechanical repairs .

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The vast majority of motorhomes are used only for a few spring and summer months of the year. They spend the remaining time in garages, under shelters or in guarded parking lots - waiting for the next holiday season. Unfortunately - their owners very rarely decide on pre-winter service procedures aimed at keeping mechanical components in good technical condition. The vast majority of campers spend the winter unattended. It would seem that a few winter months of a motorhome's downtime are the best times to make all the necessary repairs and a number of other service activities. With a lot of free time at our disposal, we can confidently commission specialists to prepare our own camper for further use. Of course, we can carry out a large part of the maintenance work ourselves by devoting a Saturday afternoon.

How to take care of the mechanics of a motorhome during the winter

Every year, active leisure is becoming more popular not only in the rich countries of Western Europe. Poles are also convinced of the undeniable charms and advantages of caravanning, buying more and more motorhomes and caravans. A very wide market offer helps in the implementation of holiday plans, practically everyone will find a mobile home on two or four wheels for their pocket. The very selection of a new or used trailer is quite a challenge for the buyer, and this is only half of the dilemmas. When looking for a trailer, few people care about its curb weight, the number of axles - the most important thing is its technical condition and interior equipment. In this way, we omit a very important issue - what will we tow it with.

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The purchase of virtually any vehicle, new or used, requires a lot of knowledge and free time needed to make the right decision. Especially the choice of usually expensive motorhome is associated with a lot of stress and financial burden for many years of its use. No wonder that before finalizing the purchase transaction, we should take a close look at a given copy - this way we will avoid serious, costly defects. At the very beginning of the motorhome inspection, it is worth taking a look at the documentation at the disposal of the current owner. The serial numbers recorded in the registration document must agree with the facts , otherwise let's look for another motorhome. In the absence of a service history, we should be more stringent, it is worth spending more time inspecting the entire vehicle. Nowadays, "creating" a new service book is not a problem. Any gaps or errors in official documents may turn out to be a big problem in the future.

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During a longer journey, it is not easy to take care of hygiene as if we would like it, even if you travel by your own means of transport - let alone during a several-hour train journey. It is also difficult when we have to hike with a backpack and we can only take with us what we can carry on our backs. How to deal with such situations so as not to be uncomfortable?. It is difficult to stay fresh during long hours of driving, when a person is in constant contact with the surface touched by countless people. Certainly, many of us have heard stories about how many germs are on the handles, backs and handrails of trams, not to mention money. This is by no means paranoid or being a "French doggie".

Hygiene on the go

During the ski season, many lovers of this form of recreation decide to travel by car. Transporting equipment - especially skis or snowboards - inside the car is not the safest solution. An alternative are roof boxes and special ski holders on the roof of the vehicle. Some skiers choose to transport skis and other equipment inside the car. This, however, may have serious consequences in the event of an accident. As shown by last year's crash tests, carried out by the German automobile club ADAC, in a situation of inadequate securing, skis and other equipment "fly" around the entire vehicle. The danger was much smaller when the ski equipment was well fastened.

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A caravanning trip on colder days, and above all in winter, requires us to be more involved in preparing for the trip. Especially if you are traveling in a slightly older motorhome or with a caravan that is poorly insulated. In this case, apart from checking the tightness of windows and doors, a good solution is to equip your vehicle with a heating mat. The heating mat has the main advantage that it can be used in a variety of ways. If you are traveling in a motorhome , a good method of evenly distributing the heat is to isolate the driver's cabin from the other part of the vehicle in which we live during the journey with a mat . Another use of the heating mat is the possibility of heating a water tank, e.g. in a shower cabin. The heating power of this type of mat is so high that it is able to protect against water freezing even at a temperature of -40 °. The built-in thermostat automatically turns the device on and off - depending on the air temperature.

Heating mats in a motorhome and caravan

For many users of caravans and motorhomes, winter is a time of lethargy and the pursuit of other passions. Most of the leisure equipment is spent in the cold months under the shelter or in the garage. Fortunately - some enthusiasts also decide to go on an interesting journey in winter. However, let's remember about the significant differences in winter driving technique, because without knowing them, even a gentle curve may turn out to be the last one. Before we hit the road, apart from getting to know the driving technique, it is worth taking care of the equipment. I do not think you need to make anyone aware of the need to use winter tires , both in a caravan and a motorhome. The tire pressure recommended by the manufacturer also determines the correct and predictable behavior of the entire set on the road. An efficient braking system and suspension will only support us while driving safely.

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A good gadget can save us in many unusual situations. This time, we used the hints of our readers who interested us in truly unique inventions. Nowadays, you can live a completely civilized life on the campground. We usually have access to electricity and many amenities the same as at home. However, it may happen that by using only batteries, we will have to reduce electricity consumption. There are also those who, when looking for extreme experiences, like hiking far away from the amenities of civilization. That's when unusual products come to our aid, such as a solar kettle.

Kettle and washing machine without electricity

The Outwell Camper sleeping bag collection is one of the most interesting proposals on the market this year. Traditional solutions have been improved with modern technology, thanks to which we obtain high-quality products, extremely comfortable and user-friendly, and the prices are not exorbitant. We can choose from three versions of sleeping bags - classic, Lux and Double - each adapted to specific needs, differing among others thermal classification. The Camper sleeping bag works well during two-season use (from late spring to early autumn), at temperatures from -14 ° C to 18 ° C. Camper Lux gives you more possibilities, you can use it during 3-4 seasons of the year (in colder conditions, however, it works better), at a temperature from - 18 ° C to 16 ° C. Camper Double is worth choosing if we travel in the summer months, in late spring or early autumn, and the temperature at night ranges from -8 ° C to 21 ° C. Sleeping bags also differ in weight, which is 2300 g, 3000 g and 3500 g respectively. Of course, the Double version, unlike the others, allows for a double night, it is also possible to separate the sleeping bag into two single ones.

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