What must have equipment will I need to purchase to get on the road.
New van only comes with factory standard fittings.
I have thought about this and have come up with a couple of things.
Never been caravanning before.
So just guessing
BBQ
Privacy thingo for awning
inverter fort CPAP machine
steps for outside of entrance
grey water waste hose
Van levelling system (Not sure which is best) Need help here.
Generator or no generator ???
wheel lock anti theft thing
Any thing else ????
cheers
Kiwimagic
jules47 said
07:31 PM Jul 11, 2016
Hi and welcome Kiwimagic - is your van coming with any solar fitted? Do you know what size your house batteries will be? A generator is a good thing to have, for days where the sun is not working for us - we have one, very rarely use it, but wouldn't be without it, especially if HHMBO needs to use power tools for a small job on the motorhome. We have standard ramps and chocks - work fine for us - some manufacturers supply grey water hose. You will need food grade hose - and fittings - get different size ones, not all taps are the same - for filling your tank.
Pretty sure you will get some replies, but maybe better, and more likely to be seen in the I Digress sub forum.
Good luck with your new van, and have fun when you get out on the road.
villatranquilla said
11:13 AM Jul 13, 2016
a couple of screw on tap fittings and blue/white food grade water hose (Bunnings) - for your sullage hose try and get the one that is smooth on the inside - awning deflappers and ropes with springs to tie the awning down- tent pegs - some sort of outdoor matting (Cgear is best - cheap on ebay)
Kiwimagic said
06:30 PM Jul 13, 2016
jules47 wrote:
Hi and welcome Kiwimagic - is your van coming with any solar fitted? Do you know what size your house batteries will be? A generator is a good thing to have, for days where the sun is not working for us - we have one, very rarely use it, but wouldn't be without it, especially if HHMBO needs to use power tools for a small job on the motorhome. We have standard ramps and chocks - work fine for us - some manufacturers supply grey water hose. You will need food grade hose - and fittings - get different size ones, not all taps are the same - for filling your tank.
Pretty sure you will get some replies, but maybe better, and more likely to be seen in the I Digress sub forum.
Good luck with your new van, and have fun when you get out on the road.
!20 w solar panel with a 100A/H battery. Will that be big enough ??
What size generator would you suggest.
Vaughan said
01:21 PM Jul 17, 2016
Don't need an inverter for CPAP just need a 12v lead
aussie_paul said
01:42 PM Jul 17, 2016
Vaughan wrote:
Don't need an inverter for CPAP just need a 12v lead
I just use the 12 volt lead for my Philips CPAP.
Aussie Paul.
erad said
08:04 PM Jul 17, 2016
KiwiMagic: Regarding your grey water hose, they are messy to pack up every time you move. We have fitted a clever idea - not my idea, but clever just the same. I bought some 50 mm black irrigation hose. I ran it through the punch-out holes in the caravan chassis members. Then I simply push my drain hose into the 50 mm hose. The 50 mm hose is used simply as a carrier and it stays there all the time. It runs from the front of the van (we have a front kitchen) to the opposite side rear of the van. When we get where the drain hose is needed, I simply pull the smaller drain hose (about 38 mm nylex hose) out of the 50 mm carrier and lay it out as required. When I am finished, I simply push it back into the 50 mm carrier hose again. No mess inside the van or on your clothes. As said, not my idea, but a damned good one.
-- Edited by erad on Sunday 17th of July 2016 08:06:34 PM
Kiwimagic said
08:56 PM Jul 17, 2016
that sounds logical to me, also a damned good idea.
would never have thought of that.
thank you
cheers
Kiwimagic
Kiwimagic said
08:59 PM Jul 17, 2016
do not have a 12 volt adapter, Tried to purchase one but not available any more so have already purchased a 300 w purer sine wave inverter. Works fine. Will run off the battery all night.
Vaughan said
01:53 PM Jul 20, 2016
Philips supply for their CPAP machines
Kiwimagic said
05:04 PM Jul 20, 2016
Resmed S8 lightweight good machine but no 12 volt adapter available. But pure sine wave 300 w Inverter works fine.
So all good.
cheers
Kiwimagic
Only 8 months or 240 days or 60 more days of work to go.
Barryh said
02:23 PM Aug 1, 2016
Hi Kiwimagic
We are newbies as well and have bought the following since getting our new caravan. May be of some assistance and I suppose depends on budget.
Awning Anti Flap Kit ( also bought the anti flap clamps (4) if not using the complete kit )
Awning tie down kit
Nemesis wheel clamp and a hitch lock
Privacy / sunshade screens ( one full front and two end screens )
approved ground matting ( lets the grass breath )
BBQ
extra pegs
Fitted caravan mover
tyre pressure monitor system
Tow ball weighing scale
furniture ( outdoor ) as required
fold up washing line which we peg down
Sure we will pick other stuff up as required
Van came fitted with solar , esc , rear view camera, washing machine so depending on what you need / require I suppose you can have done
Have fun
Barryh said
02:27 PM Aug 1, 2016
Forgot
Levellers
Levelling blocks are cheap ( have 2 )
Bought a Kojak Leveller ( not used in situ .... just at home ) $ 150 frame fits around the wheel and using wheel brace lifts the van on that side enough / as you need it to get level
ken thomas said
03:06 PM Aug 1, 2016
If you are having a new van built, get as much included in the build, therefore in the tare weight of the van
Get a grey water tank fitted, solar panels, dual batteries.
What van are you getting ???
Check out the specs and a lot of the items might already be in the build
Ken
Hi All
New van will be arriving in April next year.
What must have equipment will I need to purchase to get on the road.
New van only comes with factory standard fittings.
I have thought about this and have come up with a couple of things.
Never been caravanning before.
So just guessing
BBQ
Privacy thingo for awning
inverter fort CPAP machine
steps for outside of entrance
grey water waste hose
Van levelling system (Not sure which is best) Need help here.
Generator or no generator ???
wheel lock anti theft thing
Any thing else ????
cheers
Kiwimagic
Pretty sure you will get some replies, but maybe better, and more likely to be seen in the I Digress sub forum.
Good luck with your new van, and have fun when you get out on the road.
I just use the 12 volt lead for my Philips CPAP.
Aussie Paul.
KiwiMagic: Regarding your grey water hose, they are messy to pack up every time you move. We have fitted a clever idea - not my idea, but clever just the same. I bought some 50 mm black irrigation hose. I ran it through the punch-out holes in the caravan chassis members. Then I simply push my drain hose into the 50 mm hose. The 50 mm hose is used simply as a carrier and it stays there all the time. It runs from the front of the van (we have a front kitchen) to the opposite side rear of the van. When we get where the drain hose is needed, I simply pull the smaller drain hose (about 38 mm nylex hose) out of the 50 mm carrier and lay it out as required. When I am finished, I simply push it back into the 50 mm carrier hose again. No mess inside the van or on your clothes. As said, not my idea, but a damned good one.
-- Edited by erad on Sunday 17th of July 2016 08:06:34 PM
would never have thought of that.
thank you
cheers
Kiwimagic
do not have a 12 volt adapter, Tried to purchase one but not available any more so have already purchased a 300 w purer sine wave inverter. Works fine. Will run off the battery all night.
Resmed S8 lightweight good machine but no 12 volt adapter available. But pure sine wave 300 w Inverter works fine.
So all good.
cheers
Kiwimagic
Only 8 months or 240 days or 60 more days of work to go.
Hi Kiwimagic
We are newbies as well and have bought the following since getting our new caravan. May be of some assistance and I suppose depends on budget.
Awning Anti Flap Kit ( also bought the anti flap clamps (4) if not using the complete kit )
Awning tie down kit
Nemesis wheel clamp and a hitch lock
Privacy / sunshade screens ( one full front and two end screens )
approved ground matting ( lets the grass breath )
BBQ
extra pegs
Fitted caravan mover
tyre pressure monitor system
Tow ball weighing scale
furniture ( outdoor ) as required
fold up washing line which we peg down
Sure we will pick other stuff up as required
Van came fitted with solar , esc , rear view camera, washing machine so depending on what you need / require I suppose you can have done
Have fun
Forgot
Levellers
Levelling blocks are cheap ( have 2 )
Bought a Kojak Leveller ( not used in situ .... just at home ) $ 150 frame fits around the wheel and using wheel brace lifts the van on that side enough / as you need it to get level
Get a grey water tank fitted, solar panels, dual batteries.
What van are you getting ???
Check out the specs and a lot of the items might already be in the build
Ken