Touring Caravan Kit

So at the start of 2009 I've been thinking about last year and the touring Caravan we bought in March 2008. We have been thinking about where we might go in 2009 and what extra kit we might need.

When I first got 'the van' I was totally unprepared for the onslaught of kit required and also surprised at what kit does not come standard when shelling out for a van. For example you wouldn't dream of buying a car without a battery would you?

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Anyway, I thought I'd list the kit that I got just in case someone with an urge to start up touring this year needs a few pointers for the things they 'might' need to budget for after paying an arm and a leg for the actual van. I say 'might' as, to be fair this is all subjective and totally down to your own requirements, budgets and gadget lovingness.

Abbey Freestyle 520SE - Standard kit ...

Truma Ultrastore water heater
Truma S 3002 P and S 3002 Auto Space heater
ALDE Heating System
Truma Ultra Heat 230v
Thetford Dometic Refrigerator with ICE freezer 12v/230v/GAS
Belling Hob, Grill, Oven
Thetford Cassette Porta Potti
HEKI - 2 Roof Light
Omnivent 12v Roof Light
External BBQ point
External Mains socket
External Wet Locker

Purchases pretty much required ...

Swan Neck twin electrics Tow Bar Fitted
110a Leisure Battery
Hitch Lock and Wheel Clamp
Locking Wheel nuts
Kojack Jack
Level Up Wheel Chocks
Level Up Plus - wheel levelers
Propane spanner
Various waste pipe
Toilet flush and waste chemical
Plastic Step
Pyramid Water Hog
Pyramid Waste Hog
Calor lite 6Kg Propane cylinder
Carver Thames Water Pump with Hose
25 Meter Mains Lead
Car Mirrors
Number Plate
Caravan Insurance

Optional equipment ...

Motor Mover Fitted
Royal Porch Awning 1000
Caravan Breakdown rescue
800w Stainless Toaster
750w cordless Kettle
Corner steady Jumbo feet
Hitch cover
The Caravan Club membership
LED torch
A Frame mast and Digital TV Antenna
USB Freeview TV receiver
USB Analogue TV receiver
Waste Pipe Y connector
Lightweight folding chairs x 4
Washing up bowl
Cooking timer
3 Pin plug to coupler
Car Stereo with USB and SD Card
Paralel pin 12v Cigarette adapter
Plates x 4
Bowls x 4
Mugs x 2
Cheese grater
Polycarb Tumblers x 4
Polycarb Bowls
Spatular, masher, slotted spoon

And remember ... all this with a very precise weight limit!

Check out the list: Essential Caravaning Items

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