What do I need ?

onepjg replied on 27/10/2023 19:42

Posted on 27/10/2023 19:42

Hi All

Just purchased our first motorhome, having always been caravaners.

Any suggestions for things we will need, that we didn’t need before ?

Thanks

Tinwheeler replied on 27/10/2023 20:13

Posted on 27/10/2023 20:13

Good to hear you got your MH. What did you get?

You've probably got most things (maybe too much?) but a hose extension for emptying the waste tank when there’s no drive over drain could prove very useful as could a bucket and long handled brush for reaching that dirty fly encrusted windscreen. And an external insulated windscreen cover to prevent condensation ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Enjoy your van.

 

Apperley replied on 27/10/2023 20:18

Posted on 27/10/2023 20:18

Hi, Levelling ramps, silver screens. Perhaps a hose & adapters for filling your fresh water from a MH service point.

Hja replied on 27/10/2023 20:50

Posted on 27/10/2023 20:50

Maybe a watering can for adding a bit of water to the tank without moving the van. We use a collapsible one to save space.

onepjg replied on 27/10/2023 21:05

Posted on 27/10/2023 20:13 by Tinwheeler

Good to hear you got your MH. What did you get?

You've probably got most things (maybe too much?) but a hose extension for emptying the waste tank when thereโ€™s no drive over drain could prove very useful as could a bucket and long handled brush for reaching that dirty fly encrusted windscreen. And an external insulated windscreen cover to prevent condensation ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Enjoy your van.

 

Posted on 27/10/2023 21:05

Thanks TW

We’ve bought a Chausson 610, 2018. Front lounge with drop down bed, rear washroom and cupboard above garage. Picking up 15th ๐Ÿ‘

Tinwheeler replied on 27/10/2023 21:27

Posted on 27/10/2023 21:05 by onepjg

Thanks TW

Weโ€™ve bought a Chausson 610, 2018. Front lounge with drop down bed, rear washroom and cupboard above garage. Picking up 15th ๐Ÿ‘

Posted on 27/10/2023 21:27

I seem to recall that’s exactly the layout you were looking for.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

DavidKlyne replied on 27/10/2023 22:08

Posted on 27/10/2023 22:08

Congratulations on your new van. Most of the immediate needs have already been mentioned. Initially it might depend on how long your first trip will be, other than being instructive! As Hja says a watering can is very useful for topping up the water tank, I use a standard 10 litre one from likes of a Garden Centre. 

David

onepjg replied on 27/10/2023 23:23

Posted on 27/10/2023 22:08 by DavidKlyne

Congratulations on your new van. Most of the immediate needs have already been mentioned. Initially it might depend on how long your first trip will be, other than being instructive! As Hja says a watering can is very useful for topping up the water tank, I use a standard 10 litre one from likes of a Garden Centre. 

David

Posted on 27/10/2023 23:23

First trip is 3 nights at a local site

eurortraveller replied on 28/10/2023 08:43

Posted on 27/10/2023 19:42 by onepjg

Hi All

Just purchased our first motorhome, having always been caravaners.

Any suggestions for things we will need, that we didnโ€™t need before ?

Thanks

Posted on 28/10/2023 08:43

Local transport to get around. Are you goi g to tow a car or will electric bikes suffice? 

vbfg replied on 28/10/2023 08:58

Posted on 27/10/2023 21:05 by onepjg

Thanks TW

Weโ€™ve bought a Chausson 610, 2018. Front lounge with drop down bed, rear washroom and cupboard above garage. Picking up 15th ๐Ÿ‘

Posted on 28/10/2023 08:58

It  sounds great, I have always fancied a van with a drop down bed and a garage. I hope that you have many happy times touring in your new van.

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