Camper Van Essentials: What I wish I'd known, & useful accessories
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Published 2018-02-14
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These are the accessories that I have found the most useful:
500w - 1000w fan heater: amzn.to/2CfxilS
Electric cable reel: amzn.to/2nVNFQq
13A domestic socket - 16A plug adapter: amzn.to/2nV2pyW
4-gang trailing socket: amzn.to/2nV0dr2
12 car socket/USB adapter: amzn.to/2G8p0ys
Head torch: amzn.to/2EnGwyb
Milenco Optimate 10 Leisure Battery Charger: amzn.to/2nUDHym
Milenco Internal Thermal Screens: amzn.to/2G8TUqp
Folding plastic crate: amzn.to/2G8qaKk
Milenco Giant Mesh Grip Mat: amzn.to/2G9sFMm
Steamer Pan: amzn.to/2nV3EhA
Camping toaster for gas hob: amzn.to/2nWCPJF
RidgeMonkey XL: amzn.to/2nURO6V
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All Comments (21)
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Andrew, so much good information. I really like the kitchen recommendations. Also that power cord with all the plugs. We use those around the house all the time as it's an old house with not nearly enough wall sockets per room. Cheers.
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Hello Andrew! Another very interesting video! Because my wife and I doesn’t have a caravan until now, we can learn many things! Thank you!
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Hi Andrew your so honest and practical. love watching you both.
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A great vlog Andrew. We are first time motorhomers and really appreciate your advice.
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Just watched your video again, having had my van converted, and realised I had used at least 7 of your recommendations. Many thanks for making this and passing on such excellent advice.
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The benefits of hindsight beforehand! Great advice, will be following!
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Brilliant vlog, Andrew. And oh so useful for me as I transition from caravan to campervan. Love the presentation and the easy to follow advice and product recommendations. Keep 'em coming! Phil
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just starting on the road to getting a camper van, this has helped, thank you
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Good video and tips, thank you. A winter tour of Scotland in a campervan - Jeez, you are a brave man!
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Thank you for taking the time to create this video Andrew. In little more than a month we (two of us) are embarking on our first Motorhome holiday! I once took a fan heater whilst camping as I’d paid for electric hook up and it was the best idea ever. Whilst we spent the night warm and toastie, my brother and his wife in their tent on the neighbouring pitch half froze to death 😂. Great ideas here for ‘first timers’ to learn from. I’ll be subscribing now. Many thanks. Ps. Loved Dougall.
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Great round-up of van essentials! In the States, when we park in a friend's driveway and use their utilities we call that moochdocking :)
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Good info Andrew. Just to say I also have a 12v charger that allows me to charge my Mac Book pro from the 12v supply. Useful if you need to charge the computer either on the move or off grid. Keep up the good work..Cheers.
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Hi Andrew & Dougal, what a great video! I especially like the plug adapter as we're hoping to have our caravan at home soon and this will be super useful to hook the van up if we need it running at home for any reason. 😀🚐
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Thank you Andrew. Also a first - timer, just me and the dog, I really appreciate the advice. Not sure I will be venturing out in the winter just yet though! Lots of your stuff is already around the house - just never would have associated the items with the 'van.
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Thanks Andrew,we’re doing the NC500 in June,watched and listened as we’re Newbies to camping,👍👍
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Thanks Andrew for the handy tips.
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I love the expression on the dog's face 😀
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Great Ideas on multiple heating sources. and cooking.
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Hi Andrew, You make the best vlogs out there! Going through each item at a time, the pros & cons, its fantastic. Really that kind of van is better levt in the yard till spring, its not really a 4-season camping ready. It most likely not insulate enough. The cooking info fabulous, but you're really what makes these vlogs so great Andrew, red & black plaid shirt,... Its a special time viewing all the on going adventures of you & Dougal!😍😘👬🔝🇺🇸🇬🇧
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Lovely video Andrew about comparing a caravan and campervan. Keep up the good work. Got a caravan myself not used it yet though.
