If you’re new to caravanning, then you couldn’t have picked a better time to start! The days are getting longer, the temperature is warming up, and the Easter holidays offer the perfect opportunity to take your caravan out on the road for the very first time.
Whether you are travelling near or far, here are all the touring caravan accessories you need to get ready for your first ever trip, as well as some essential spares that every caravan owner should keep onboard. You never know when they might be needed!
Towing accessories
You won’t travel very far this spring without the right towing equipment … in fact, you won’t even make it off the front drive.
Let’s look at our top picks for towing accessories to get your first trip off to a flying start:
● Stinger Caravan Mirror: Towing mirrors extend your view along the side of your caravan and are required by law for road safety purposes.
● Genuine Breakaway Cable: This strong, one metre cable will immediately activate the caravan’s handbrake in an emergency.
Water and waste accessories
Make sure you have plenty of running water on this spring (especially if you have gone down the second-hand route) with our Water and Waste recommendations:
● Whale High Flow Pump: This 12 volt flow pump is suitable for both microswitched and pressurised systems.
● Truma Ultraflow Water Inlet Hose: Keep the water flowing through your onboard pump with this popular water inlet hose.
Electrical accessories
The transition from mains electricity to battery power can be tricky to manage when caravanning for the first time, so keep these electrical components onboard in case of any issues:
● Fluorescent Tubes: We supply both 8 and 13 Watt fluorescent tubes to replace any blown or damaged ones whilst on the road.
● Mains Hook Up Lead: If you’re staying at a campsite with an electric hook up point, then this 25 metre lead will connect the power source to your caravan.
Cleaning essentials
It’s not just your home that needs spring cleaning!
Keep your caravan clean and tidy this spring with these caravan-friendly cleaning essentials to take with you on the road.
● Fenwicks Windowize: If your brand new acrylic windows become scratched or hazed at any point then this solution will remove the signs of damage in no time.
● Thetford Aqua Concentrated Duo Pack: This pack contains fluids for both your top tank and waste holding tank, and you can find out how to use them correctly in our recent guide.
Personal touches
Your new caravan is so much more than a vehicle.
It is your shelter from the storm, a home from home, and your window to the best views that the British Isles have to offer, so make the most of it this spring with these final touring caravan accessories.
● Polyfix Window Stay Lever Lock: Otherwise known as Click-Clack stays, these Polyfix fixtures are our most popular pair of auto window stays.
● Whistling Kettle: Enjoy your usual tea break wherever you are, courtesy of this stainless steel whistling kettle that is suitable for all hob types.
Touring caravan accessories for new caravans
Now you know what touring caravan accessories you need, and where to order them - right here at Caravan Crazy.
We stock spares from top brands such as Truma, Thetford, Dometic, and more, and we are also the UK’s largest supplier of genuine caravan windows, so come back for everything you need to enjoy your new caravan for years to come.