Set up the caravan
The best hacks and inspirations
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The best hacks and ideas on how to set up a caravan can be found here. Plus checklist for the basic equipment.
Traveling by caravan is becoming increasingly popular. No wonder, where do you have freedom and your home with you ?! To make it really cozy, you don’t just need the basics on board, but also some feel-good elements. Which simple furnishing ideas make it atmospheric? The next five ideas will surely convince you very quickly! You can find hacks for traveling with caravans and basics for the equipment below.
Setting up caravans – ideas to make you feel good
1. Textiles
Nothing creates more cosiness so quickly and easily than textiles. And they really don’t need to be conspicuously patterned tapestries (on the contrary …)! A couple of pillows in the sitting area have already gained a lot. And curtains are not only practical in the evening, they also give a cozy feeling of living. Ideally, the colors or patterns are coordinated with one another.
2. Fairy lights
The next easy peasy feel-good trick is the right lighting. On the one hand, you create a nice feeling of space with lampshades, on the other hand, light chains skillfully set create an atmospheric setting – inside and outside!
3. Divide sleeping area
If there is no installed partition to the sleeping area, this can be made up for by means of a curtain. Because, as we have learned, textiles bring comfort and also give the car more structure.
4. Wall decoration
A little decoration doesn’t hurt either! Posters, photos or DIY wall decorations give your caravan a personal touch. But: fix your decoration in such a way that it doesn’t fly off the wall in every curve …
5. Adhesive tiles
Whether in the kitchen or in the wet room – you can quickly create a holiday mood with a few adhesive tiles.
Caravan Hacks – The Best Tricks
So that the journey in the caravan or mobile home becomes a relaxed adventure and not a stress factor in the constant chaos, we do not want to withhold a few tricks from you. Here you can find the best caravan hacks!
Anti-slip mats against chaos
When driving, some objects can move, so we put anti-slip mats for you, e.g. B. for the refrigerator and other contents in cupboards.
Boxing instead of mess
What to do with the shoes This is probably a tiresome topic for many, especially when the weather is bad. The simplest solution are plastic boxes to close. Depending on the space and weather conditions, these can be stowed under the car, in the awning or in a niche in the caravan. If you still have space on the walls: There are also hanging shelves for shoes … Alternatively, you can stretch a net or two elastic bands on a free wall:
Shelf insert for more storage space
An insert for the shelf provides more storage space in no time. Psst: Think of the anti-slip mat!
Wall organizer instead of searching
Where was the driver’s license again? And the card? An organizer on the seat saves you a lot of searching and you have the most important things at hand. A wall organizer is also useful in other places in the caravan, as it hardly takes up any space, but even creates more storage space.
Clamp bar for more space
Clamp rods are practical, if the shower cubicle is not in use, you can use it e.g. B. Hang things up to dry. Brackets with suction cups do not require any complex attachment and quickly make space for towels etc.
Tips for setting up your caravan
Of course, you want to be prepared for your first trip with the caravan! We have summarized the most important basics here as a checklist.
kitchen
- dishes
- cutlery
- Pots / pan
- Basic spices
- Tea / coffee + coffee making utensils
- water heater
- Cutting board
- Sharp knives
- tin opener
- corkscrew
- scissors
- Washing-up liquid
- sponge
- dishtowels
- Trash bags
bath
- Toilet paper
- Toilet fluid
- Hand soap
- laundry detergent
- towels
- travel pharmacy
Sleeping area
- Bedsheet
- Bedding
- Bed linen
Personal hygiene items
- Toothbrush + paste
- Shampoo + shower gel
- Razor
- deodorant
- hairdryer
- Mosquito repellent
- suncream
Technology, documents & Co.
- Personal and vehicle documents (insurance card, driver’s license, etc.)
- Spare key
- Sat nav
- Charger
- Replacement canister
- Fire extinguisher
- Warning triangle
- First aid kit
- Safety vest
- Water hose
- Gas bottles
- Starter cable
- Power cord
- Cable drum
- Flashlight / headlamp
- Awning + pegs
In addition to the basic equipment, there are still required ones Groceries for the length of the trip as well as personal items for vacation, like books, games, etc.
You can find more camping tips and a camping packing list here. Forgot your game collection at home? No problem, we’ve put together fun city, country, river categories, “who would rather” questions and games for couples for you. Boredom doesn’t stand a chance, even in bad weather!
You still have no idea where you are going with the caravan? In the BRIGITTE community you can exchange ideas with others on the subject of travel.