Beginners caravan - Top 10 essential and luxury items required

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • By request form our subscribers - here is our own edition of a guide on items required for first time caravanners, whether you buy brand new or secondhand these are some of the essential items you will need to get started. We also include our luxury items that we have chosen to enjoy our caravanning.

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  • @JohnSmith-mz3ny
    @JohnSmith-mz3ny 5 лет назад +1

    We have spent the whole weekend watching this.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Oh dear bet youve got a headache from my laugh!! You deserve a beer says Mark cheers xxx

    • @JohnSmith-mz3ny
      @JohnSmith-mz3ny 5 лет назад

      No but what make and model camera do toy use? its fantastic, i need dragging into the modern teck, luv J.

  • @Wulfbear99
    @Wulfbear99 5 лет назад +1

    Good tip about the 12v supply to fridge had our first weekend away last weekend and did it all correctly more luck than judgement! Great video for returning caravaners like us thanks for the info.

  • @Parknest
    @Parknest 5 лет назад +1

    The low wattage appliances are all well but it takes forever to boil the kettle. We got rid of ours when we sold the Coachman and we use a normal domestic kettle and toaster. The trick is to not run everything at once. My other half did this on our last caravan outing but fortunately it just tripped the breaker in the caravan. The continuous water system which screws into the side of the water container is very useful to have. It works in the same way as the cistern in a toilet in that it shuts off the valve once the water reaches a certain level. The waste pipe kit that Dan Trudgian featured is a handy addition and is much neater than the flexible hoses you have to run into the waste water container.

  • @tophat6696
    @tophat6696 5 лет назад +1

    Some great tips their as always
    Need to get some of them 👍🏼
    We will see you soon 😉👍🏼🎩
    Thanks for the mention x

  • @louie888888888
    @louie888888888 5 лет назад +1

    Its good to see you back please keep the videos coming

  • @GaetanHobby
    @GaetanHobby 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for this very very very interesting vidéo Judy and Mark. it's so nice of you to do a vlog on your only day off ,.. can't wait to see the next vidéo with the hobby caravan...as you know i do have a hobby caravan 👏 Big kisses to you both from France 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад +2

      We're excited too as TOP hats pics on Instagram look great of his set up... The Hobbys are so great for full timers and wardens... If you can cope with the towing of such a large rig... They have some fab features in them too xx

    • @GaetanHobby
      @GaetanHobby 5 лет назад

      @@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      Big kisses to you both from France 😘😘😘😘

  • @mickducati1947
    @mickducati1947 5 лет назад +1

    😜👍 nice to see you both ....some very good info thanks 😘🥃

  • @ShouldIstayorshouldItownow
    @ShouldIstayorshouldItownow 5 лет назад

    Great seeing you both on you tube again. Great advice as always. Thank you for sharing. Cheers Stuart and Rebecca.

  • @philyaboots1
    @philyaboots1 5 лет назад

    Well done Mark, nice to hear your opinion on things. great tips there.

  • @joelwilliams4372
    @joelwilliams4372 5 лет назад

    You’re both pleasant company and it’s nice to watch your vlogs, you kind of get a holiday getting away vibe just by watching you : ) .. Those were great tips, thanks! looking forward to your next vlog and knowing your favourite sites in Wales : ) have a great week.
    Joel

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Joel... Thank you... That's the great thing bout working on a campsite we are on holiday all the time... Next vlog not just Wales campsites but UK too... Not been to Scotland yet but its on the to do list... Which is getting longer! See you again soon xx

  • @paulpringle8263
    @paulpringle8263 5 лет назад

    Nice to see you both.some very useful information for people new to caravans.looking forward to seeing you in July regards Paul & Deb

  • @wendybrooks3142
    @wendybrooks3142 5 лет назад

    Always enjoy your blog, very helpfully.

  • @maddavvid2339
    @maddavvid2339 5 лет назад

    Thanks for making this video on your day off some very good useful tips there guys

  • @uksewingmachineservice7030
    @uksewingmachineservice7030 5 лет назад +1

    Nice one guys looks good there 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔👍🤠🇬🇧

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      We love our set up... Not much of a view though 😂... But it's only work plenty of views in winter in Spain 😂 xx

  • @coasttocoastcaravanning6138
    @coasttocoastcaravanning6138 5 лет назад

    Lots of helpful hints. Keep it up! Just subscribed to you so I don't miss anything

  • @gocruisetravelwithmaxi2200
    @gocruisetravelwithmaxi2200 5 лет назад

    thank you so much guys for this vlog for me really appreciated and throroughly enjoyed!. Great tips and Mark you have really come out of your shell since the beginning of the vlogs.. lovely to see you both and look forward to the next one! Maxine xx

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Hasn't he just so proud of him... He really enjoys chatting on camera now he really wasn't keen at first... Thank you... Xx

    • @grahamjobson5141
      @grahamjobson5141 3 года назад

      What a super advertisement for beginners like myself. Well done both of you!

  • @ColinTonkasdad
    @ColinTonkasdad 5 лет назад

    great to see Mark getting stuck in...lol.. always good points, cheers

  • @nanrod981
    @nanrod981 4 года назад

    Okay Got it Aldi - :) I'm in Naples USA - don't have the store here - Enjoy your VLOG. I want to install the inside and outside door lock but can't find a video of any owner fitting it? Lots of videos installing the simple outside one.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  4 года назад +1

      very easy - use the template provided with lock and a tape measure its just 4 holes to drill and fit your lock ensure enough room on inside due to different fixtures and fittings on different model vans x

  • @hyacinth673
    @hyacinth673 5 лет назад

    Brilliant video very informative

  • @britsd6397
    @britsd6397 5 лет назад

    Hi Mark, great tip about what you use for the flush, can you tell me a bit more of what to get ?

  • @LatitudeAdventures
    @LatitudeAdventures 5 лет назад

    Great tips there 👍🏻😄

  • @nicted9308
    @nicted9308 5 лет назад

    Very interesting and good information guys.

  • @thebean4597
    @thebean4597 5 лет назад

    Once again great video....you are both a class act...full of great information. Quick question if possible guys...Was on a caravan site in Somerset with a full service pitch. Was approached by a fellow camper to say the garden hose I had connected to my aqua roll from the service tap was not the best idea...as garden hoses are for watering a garden not for drinking even if using filling an aqua roll......Many thanks John

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Hi there Ive just checked with Mark the fellow camper was correct - you cant use garden spec hose due to chemicals used to manufacture you need to buy a food spec hose they are blue in colour. If you buy the aqua roll kit its included Hope that helps xx

    • @thebean4597
      @thebean4597 5 лет назад

      @@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 Thank you both so much......Makes perfect sense. This will be my next purchase....Thank you again....Have a great summer.....kind regards John

  • @lynnrixson1094
    @lynnrixson1094 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent- but we had trouble hearing you during the first 5 minutes. Really low volume. Thought you needed to know 😊

  • @andysroadtrips7770
    @andysroadtrips7770 5 лет назад +1

    hi guys glad to see you back. can I ask why do you still use the water container with a float in it and not connect straight to the tap. I have the aqua roll one but the float keeps sticking and the pipe inside keeps curling up setting off the low water alarm ( usually early hours of the morning ) decided to use the direct fit think its whale unit with adaptor for truma its got the 3bar limiter. tried this configuration last outing and worked no issues. if going out for the day just turn off the tap as a precaution am I doing the right thing. thanks guys take care

  • @bumblingboots1664
    @bumblingboots1664 5 лет назад +1

    Great video, treated myself to one of those kettles in red as we have a teeny travel kettle at the mo and it doesn't fill two full size mugs, not good for my caffeine head hubby lol!

  • @davekendrick7231
    @davekendrick7231 5 лет назад

    Hi there guys, it’s a three quarter one hopefully, inflatable one too. I did try to google it and you can’t get the answer, I tried you tube as well and get videos on how to pump it up but not how to measure the size you need. I’ll look on eBay and before ordering it I’ll contact the seller to make sure. Thanks for the early reply.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Did you look at your caravan manual? Xx

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Mark says whats model number awning your after that does the sizing x

    • @davekendrick7231
      @davekendrick7231 5 лет назад

      Hi guys, I can’t afford a full awning so I’ve been looking at the 390cm long and 240 wide, they seem to say it’s a porch awning, after doing more research I think I’ve got it sussed. It appears that you measure from the rail to the floor and that gives you the size. There is a firm advertising on eBay which is near to us so I’ll visit them to speak in person. I do appreciate you replying after I’m sure you’ve had a long day, that shows dedication and commitment. Thanks. Dave

  • @anewbeginning9778
    @anewbeginning9778 5 лет назад

    Great to see you both again - good advice as always. Do you have your van serviced yearly? There seems to be various viewpoints on this one. Looking forward to hearing your top sites in a future vlog.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      No we don't have it serviced because Mark does it all since we've had the caravan... Except the gas...his next job is flushing out the alde central heating system... Never ends... We keep it up together as its our home and we can't afford a new one 😂 x

  • @davekendrick7231
    @davekendrick7231 5 лет назад

    Mark, Judy and summer, hope you are ok and enjoying your new wardening job? I’m relatively new to caravanning, one month. I went away for the other weekend and in anticipation bought a conventional awning, but having a two year old grand child in tow I was desperate to get the awning up, but upon taking it out and looking at the poles I lost the will to live, it would have took me all weekend to get it up, so as we won’t use an awning other than weekend caravanning I’m determined to buy an inflatable awning. I’ve measured from the roof tracking to the ground and it’s 2.34 metres, and I want one about 3-4 metres in length, will theses measurements be the ones I use to order one. There’s nothing on you tube with a tutorial so new you would know. Thanks Dave and Karen

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Is it a porch awning or a full awning you need...look in your caravan manual it will tell you your awning size needed... Or Google it xx

  • @bobparker637
    @bobparker637 5 лет назад

    Some interesting information guys. As our departure from Europe has been delayed how will it impact on your plans for your next trip into the sunshine? We are being told we can have 90 days which is not enough for your secret escape lol as if I remember correctly you indicated a longer stay and leaving the UK earlier this year. I am sure your thoughts on this may help others who head for some winter sun. Keep the videos coming

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      We will still be going whatever happens... They'll still be squabbling... Only concern is the dog and a no deal outcome re rabies blood test and will it be enforced the day after ie nov 1st.. We won't be booking our ferry until early Nov but that is for another reason to be disclosed later in year xxx

    • @bobparker637
      @bobparker637 5 лет назад

      @@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 A bus and beyond have done some research on that problem, might be worth having a look

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      You mean the dog situation?? I don't want to pay stupid money then we leave with a deal... We're risk takers esp when it envolves money I don't wanna waste 😂 thanks will look xx

  • @jacquelinegreen9587
    @jacquelinegreen9587 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed the video, we are hoping to follow suit and eventually spend winters in Spain. We are starting by living in caravan on seasonal pitch and continuing work for the moment. Any advice on insurance, seems a vague area.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад

      Good luck I can only pass on that to insure your caravan you tell the insurance you are full time touring... Our insurance covers us for wardenning and touring in winter. X

    • @jacquelinegreen9587
      @jacquelinegreen9587 5 лет назад

      @@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 Thankyou very much for your reply. As it will be our home, it needs proper cover. Nice to know the sort of cover you have been able to get. We will start seeing what different companies offer. You have certainly been the inspiration to get our dream off the ground. Keep up with the videos.

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  5 лет назад +1

      Great to hear as they say life is short don't wait do it now if u can.... Insurance is imperative its correct for your needs xx

  • @HitchUpAndTow
    @HitchUpAndTow 5 лет назад

    Great vlog, but where can I buy one of those melamine fitted bed sheets. Spent all day looking, but I couldn't find one . LOL

  • @nanrod981
    @nanrod981 4 года назад

    Okay - give up where do you buy the toilet blocks - Oldy?

    • @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
      @gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388  4 года назад

      yes we do 4 for 99p there fab no need to waste money on branded you must have caravan toilet flush...all just a money spinner x

    • @paulineyoung9879
      @paulineyoung9879 4 года назад

      Can I also ask where do you actually put them?? I’m a first time cassette toilet user

  • @philtimson5449
    @philtimson5449 5 лет назад +1

    Hi guys
    Other half of the top hat here 🤦🏻‍♂️
    Wanted to PM you but don’t know how to.. ✉️

  • @christinerobertson
    @christinerobertson 5 лет назад

    Hi the sound is very low.

  • @jomoore2161
    @jomoore2161 5 лет назад +1

    31psi? That’s low, ours is 61