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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Tue Oct 21, 2014 4:27 pm
by Agger (deleted)
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This is our list, it's not comprehensive but shows where you could make weight savings if you wanted to

 

We have 3 overhead lockers each, 1 rear and two back side (sorry) these are for soft items, socks, boxers, lightweight fleece and shorts Thats my side God only knows what Mrs Agger takes.

Pots and pans? We use a steamer and an induction hob, so we carry 1 x frying pan and a set of split saucepans (2 × halfs to make a round) thats it and the goes under the sink with our plates and bowls (melamine). Cutlery goes in the drawer, we have 4 sets + a carving knife and tin opener.

Gas goes in the front locker, turned off in transit, but we seldom use gas.

Water, we carry a 2 litre bottle and a thermos,and I always have a hot drink while uncoupling (oopsy) often get asked how as we are not even set up at tbis stage.

Other clothes go in the wardrobe.

We store our sleeping bags in the rear quadrant sections next to the rear cupboard (on a Troll).

TV, fan heater, induction hob, and a general toolkit go under the front seat with the Truma water heater.

The opposite front seat houses our shoes and a pair of Crocagators each.

The overhead front cupboards take packet food items, cereal, sachet coffee, etc

That should leave 2 overhead cupboards over the sink, 1 has tea towels and cups, glasses etc in, the other a few food items (lightweight) biscuits etc.

The toilet cupboards have a supply of toiletries,including spare toilet rolls, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tablets, etc.

Tinned food or heavier items go under the sink or sometimes in an under bed locker.

2 x folding chairs and the Cadac go under the bed and are accessable from outside.

Dirty laundry goes in a large plastic bag under the bed where our leisure battery is.

Our awning is attached to the rail outside.

Nothing in the car, all that travels in the car is the Nemesis wheel lock and corner steady spanner, once on site they are on or in the van.

We don't use a water roller or a waste container, water we fill bottles, as above but we have 3 extra 2 litre for on site, no waste container because we wash up using site facilities. 

Thats about it, we travel light, so no full jacuzzi for us


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:12 pm
by Pop540 (deleted)
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just remembered don't forget a torch, handy for changing gas bottle over in dark

gas wise propane orange/ red bottle works in cold climates, ie winter use (we use ours all year),
butane blue botle tends to stop working in just before freezing condtions
then there is the choice of calor lite propane or normal bottle


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Oct 26, 2014 3:14 pm
by Jams22 (deleted)
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Thanks again for all these replies - have added to my list as appropriate. Our spare room is now full of stuff that we need to cram into the car for our first stay in the new Eriba - picking up in Poole on Tuesday and spending 12 days touring round the west country to try it out/ get used to it/learn how to do everything/try not to freeze!


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Oct 26, 2014 3:34 pm
by Randa france | 13.283 Posts

Zitat
picking up in Poole on Tuesday


Smashing. Have a great time.


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Oct 26, 2014 4:00 pm
by Aaron Calder | 3.834 Posts

All the best for the 'shakedown' journey.

Have fun and don't hesitate to ask for advice if you encounter any problems.


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:07 pm
by Pop540 (deleted)
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brilliant am sure you will enjoy
highbridge has a good caravan place / shop if you forget the matches or sparker


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:06 pm
by Dougd (deleted)
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As above, but would stress doormat, doormat, doormat! We have a 3m length of imitation grass, weighs next to nothing, and walk our dog along it before getting into Piglet.

Doug


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:46 pm
by hob (deleted)
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Going back to my first 2 trips away ...................

Ist I had eggs and bacon but no cooking oil ..............I had bread but the margarine was still at home

2nd I bought a tv Aerial and left the remote at home (one of those tv's that can't be tuned without a remote)
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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:21 pm
by Manwithaskoda (deleted)
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With regards to the radio reception, if you have access to a Wi-Fi connection, use a tablet with the BBC i-Player radio application installed. You can listen to all BBC radio stations using this, as it has no geographical restrictions. If using a laptop, go to the address www.bbc.co.uk, select the station you want, and listen live.


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:51 am
by Islay Corbel (deleted)
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A bucket. Mine is a splendid pink, silicone folding one! Does your troll have a bathroom? If so, loo products. Suntan lotion and bug spray and ointment.


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:12 am
by Eribear (deleted)
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Maps....don't forget the maps...even if you have Sat Nav...maps are invaluable.
Also some of the electrical connections on the continent have a 2 pin plug so you will need to be set up for that particularly in France!!! We carry 2 lengths of cable one 35 m and one 15m and we have the old 2 pin plug on a short lead with the round connection plug to attach it to the long lead!!!
Crocs or backless shoes are invaluable to slip on....we tend not to wear shoes in the caravan so the floors are kept cleanish...
We carry cheap black rubber mats for leaving outside as door mats especially in the rain.....some of the campsites as you head south are not grass but sand/dust and get muddy very quickly when it rains.
We also carry a collapseable basket which fits easily under the seat and can be quickly made up to pop things in (like food shopping) whilst traveling.
We also carry a litre bottle of water (in the bathroom sink) for rinsing hands on the go and a large bottle of sanitiser as we no longer have on board water storage!!
We have a large carpet for the awning and a smaller one for the sunshade.....by the way we have an Isabella sunshade which is invaluable especially in Spain...we use the Isabella when we stop for just a night or two...we only use the awning if we are staying for 4 nights or more. We have several LED lights for the awning depending on the need!!!
We have a single induction hob which we love as it's extremely efficient and effective can be set...either temperature or timing or both.......and unlike conventional hob it cools very quickly.

Don't forget a chopping boards (rigid plastic) and collapseable collender ...have fun


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:22 am
by eribanaut | 1.228 Posts

Crocs or backless shoes are invaluable to slip on.............
Remember not to wear them while driving in Spain, either will get you fined
Dave


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RE: Those other things you need - for total newbies

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:27 am
by ElyClive (deleted)
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Wife, essential to remind you she has forgotton to lock the front door when you are 4 miles down the road.



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