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Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

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Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

Traveling in a motorhome is an adventure. It gives the feeling of freedom to explore the globe while offering the convenience and amenities of home. In order for the trip with the camper to go off without hassle and stress, solid preparation is necessary. Our detailed guide contains a number of useful tips for making the most of your caravan or motorhome holiday and making the most of it. Consider the tour you want to ride in advance and gather information about places worth seeing. But keep in mind that you don't travel as quickly with a caravan as with a car. Depending on the mobile home or caravan, you can get an average speed of about 80 to 120 kilometers per hour expect. Additional time should also be scheduled, especially for motorhome newcomers who may be traveling in this way for the first time.

Motorhome vacation checklist

restrictions and costs? Inquire about possible restrictions and costs on the planned routes. Depending on the itinerary, you should take possible waiting times at ferries or border crossings into account. For tours within Germany, there are usually no special conditions to be observed. Alternative routes! Keep alternate routes in mind in case adjustments are needed. With a navigation device or a smartphone with an up-to-date navigation app, you can take current traffic situations into account.

Reservations and campsites

It is generally good to know that staying overnight with a motorhome or caravan in many European countries, including Germany, not is allowed everywhere. Simply parking on the side of the road and staying overnight could result in a fine. In Norway, on the other hand, the situation is different. Thanks to the "Allmannarett" you can camp anywhere there. So check the local regulations in advance, depending on the goals you are aiming for. You should also consider the following factors:

  • Advance Reservations: Secure your pitch on the campsite early, especially during the peak travel season and during the holidays. Since the corona pandemic, the demand for campsites has risen sharply, so booking early gives you more flexibility with your motorhome trip.
  • Feedback and Advice: Check reviews and look for camping advice. A variety of factors go into choosing the perfect campsite. Make sure that the criteria that are important to you are met so that you can fully enjoy your caravan holiday with the family.
  • Check the equipment: Make sure the campsite has the necessary infrastructure. Important aspects include access to electricity, sanitary facilities and barbecue areas. However, some campgrounds charge extra for electricity, so be sure to factor this extra expense into your travel budget.
  • Tip: Find out as much information as possible on the websites of the campsite providers to avoid unpleasant surprises. After all, the annual holiday shouldn't take place on a completely overcrowded campsite without the slightest bit of comfort, right?

Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

Checklist for the mobile home vacation

The big advantage of a mobile home is that you can choose the equipment in advance according to your wishes. So check prior to travelwhich things are already present in the mobile home. When you rent a mobile home or caravan, the equipment can vary greatly. With our following checklist for your motorhome vacation you can ensure that you have all the essential items for your camper trip with you:

  • Basic equipment: Cookware, crockery, bedding, cleaning supplies, tools, power cord, a hose for onsite water, tent pegs may be required for a windbreak, wedges to level the RV, and other items as needed.
  • Personal Items: Clothing, hygiene items, medicines, consumer electronics, cleaning products and toys for caravan holidays with the children.
  • Camping accessories: Camping chairs, grill, parasol, bicycles and other individual items.

Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

The quantity and necessity of things will of course vary depending on the duration of the trip, the number of travelers and the activities planned on site. If you are going to a lake, you could also take your fishing tackle and a dinghy with you. In any case, take it advance enough time to pack all the necessary utensils.

  • Departure checklist safety check: Check tires, brake system, lights, battery, gas and water lines.
  • Stocking up: Get groceries, water, fuel and gas bottles.
  • Final cleaning: Make sure the RV is clean and tidy.

Before setting off with the motorhome, you should also make sure that all the stored things are securely fastened or stored in the cupboards.

Arrival at the campsite

Before setting off with your mobile home, you should find out about the possible arrival times at the campsite. As with a holiday home or a hotel, arrival times vary depending on the campsite. As a rule, you can use the campsite from the early afternoon. But sometimes as early as 10 a.m. or at any time. This varies greatly depending on the provider. And keep it during your ride too the latest arrival time in the eye. If you are stuck in traffic and realize that you might arrive later than planned, it is best to contact the campsite well in advance to find out how you can still make your arrival smooth.

  • Check-in procedure: Register at reception and collect all relevant information.
  • Choice of pitch: If you have not reserved a specific pitch, find a suitable pitch considering shade, views and proximity to facilities.
  • Connections and supply: Make sure that you can use all necessary connections and supply options. On your first motorhome holiday, it is helpful to know that you can also get support from the groundskeeper. Usually you have to connect a power cable to have light and electricity in the caravan or camper.

Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

Life in the mobile home

water and electricity consumption! Remember that your resources are limited. sewage disposal? Dispose of your waste water according to the rules of the campsite. Special disposal facilities are usually available for this purpose. Cleanliness and waste disposal! Keep the RV clean and dispose of rubbish appropriately.

Advice and checklist for motorhome holidays!

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