Hands up anyone who can honestly say that, after a long journey and arriving on site they have not unpacked only to find they've left something important at home. There can be nothing worse! We hope this packing list will prove useful.

We should note that the list is not supposed to be exhaustive.

Items listed in bold red are required for travelling abroad.

Vehicle/caravan preparation

• Tyre pressures - check spare

• Wheel bolt tightness

• Check all road lights are functioning

• Turn gas off at cylinder

• Close all windows and vents

• Set on-board battery to vehicle

• Switch fridge to 12volt

• Check your car oil, brake, coolant and windscreen wash fluid levels

• Warning triangle (compulsory)

• Spare bulbs (recommended)

• Fire extinguisher (recommended)

Essential documents

• Driving licence

• Insurance certificate

• V5 vehicle log book

• Breakdown service membership cards

• Caravan Insurance

• Caravan Owners Handbook

• Road Map

• Club membership cards

• Your caravan site invoice!

First Aid / Medical

• Pre packed first aid kit (most countries)

• Aspirin, Paracetamol, prescription medicines

• Safety pins

• Sun Tan lotion

Cooking / Kitchen

• Stove with fuel and lighter

• Can opener

• Charcoal and Grill for BBQ

• Corkscrew / Bottle opener

• Dishcloths and towels

• Frying Pan

• Knives, forks, spoons

• Sauce pans - With lids

• Scissors

• Thermos flask

• Tin opener

• Washing bowl

• Washing up liquid

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag

• Duvet (if you've got room!)

• Ground Sheet

• Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress

• Pillows

Food and Drink

• Baked Beans

• Bread

• Butter

• Bacon

• Eggs

• Cereals

• Cooking Oil

• Crisps

• Cheese

• Milk, juice, soft drinks

• Onions, mushrooms, Tomatoes

• Sauces -Tomato/brown sauce

• Salt, Pepper, Spices

• Tea and Coffee - Don't forget Sugar!

• Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit

• Beer

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Cleaning / personal items

• Soap

• Flannel

• Shampoo

• Toothpaste and toothbrush

• Comb/hair brush/clips/bands

• Make-up bag

• Razor and shaving cream

• Towels - hand and bathroom

• Deoderant

• Toilet Paper (essential)

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Outside and recreation

• Awning or tent

• Hammer to sink awning/tent pegs

• Groundsheet

• Barbecue - and charcoal

• Bikes

• Bike tyre pump

• Binoculars

• Chairs

• Table

• Windbreak

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Miscellaneous

• Mains lead

• Water bottles

• Waste carriers

• Chemical Toilet

• Toilet flush chemicals

• Swiss Army knife

• Mobile phone / extra battery and car adapter

• Camera / good battery and extra film

• Camcorder / good battery and extra tapes

• Books, radio, cards, games, toys, etc.

• Money, credit cards, etc

• Travel Clock

• Clothesline and pegs

• Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)

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