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Top Tips For Motorhoming Through The Seasons
Top Tips For Motorhoming Through The Seasons
More and more motorhomers are choosing to take their breaks right through the autumn and winter months enjoying the view of frosty fields and misty hills that British weather never fails to deliver. So if the summer has been a bit of a washout for you why not get the thermos packed and see what autumn and winter has to offer?
Every year hundreds of their customers continue to use their motorhome throughout the autumn and winter and providing you take the necessary precautions your holiday can be just as enjoyable as it would be in the sunshine.
The key is to get organised and think about how you can protect your motorhome from the elements. If youve got a motorhome with an internal water tank then the risk of it freezing isnt as great as one where the tank or pipes are exposed but check all areas where water is going to be present and make sure its properly insulated. The last thing you want is the water freezing in the cold and bursting your pipes so use slip on insulation foam to protect them when the weather turns frosty.
Many newer motorhomes are specially equipped to work all year round even in very cold weather but if your motorhome is a little bit older you need to make sure everything is properly protected. As well as insulating exposed water and waste pipes you may want to consider a small fish tank heater to stop your water freezing inside the tanks. These are relatively inexpensive and can be used throughout the winter to stop both your waste and fresh water tanks from freezing.
With the proper preparation your motorhome can become your own personal cosy lodge a place to warm frosty toes after a refreshing walk or enjoy hot chocolate before turning in for the night. Theres so much in Britain to see and do throughout the year that many people are turning their back on the 4 days of sunshine our summer provides and looking to the rest of the year to provide a welcomed break.
Make sure you do your research and find a site that has all the facilities you need remembering that cold weather means youll be using a lot more energy to keep your motorhome warm so you may want to only visit sites with electric hookup and gas bottle services. This doesnt mean a limit to your choice though there are hundreds of sites up and down the country that are open all year round and have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable break.
Some other useful tips:
- Reflective insulating screens designed to fit your windscreen and other large windows hugely reduce heat loss when parked up.
- Make sure the air vents in the driving area are shut to avoid cold drafts.
- A small porch awning gives you a place to remove muddy boots before going inside. They are also less susceptible to wind and much more practical than a large awning that you are unlikely to make full use of in cold weather.
- Butane can freeze as temperatures get near 0C. Propane will not so consider your fuel carefully if you know the weather is going to be really cold.
You dont have to restrict yourself to the summer months to have a great holiday and as long as youve packed the wellies and hot chocolate you dont even need to worry about the weather. Just pack carefully get the motorhome properly setup and get out there!
About the writer: Heather Robinson of Caravan Guard Limited. Caravan Guard insure motorhomers all year round whether in appropriate storage or out on the road enjoying what the different British seasons have to offer. For all your motorhome insurance needs visit our website today at http://www.caravanguard.co.uk and sign up for our emagazines with more top tips for getting the most out of your motorhome.
To Plan Anything From A One Day Outing To A
To Plan Anything From A One Day Outing To A Vacation Out Camping Calls For Planning And Planning Involves Listing. As All Camping Sites Are Usually Ou
If you have planned your camping trip carefully and have ensured that you get everything that you will need on it then you are bound to have a good time but if you forget something that is very important and cannot get it at you camping site then you will regret it. So making a list especially of medicines and other important items that you cannot do without and tick off things as you have them in your stock. So that even if you have some last minute shopping to do you will know what exactly is missing and what you have to replace.
1. A master list
If you have a master list with sub headings for the various requirements then you can fill in all that you need under each subheading. You could have sub headings for clothes sleeping equipment food toiletries medicines cooking utensils personal items and so on and so forth and fill in all that you require under each heading. You can keep on adding to the items as you remember things. Keeping your families daily activities in mind you can think about all their requirements and later on add any luxury items and extras that you may want to the list.
2. List of food stuff
The list for groceries and food stuff depends on the kind of food that you like and of course your appetite too. So plan out the kind of meals that you may want to cook on camp and make sure that not only the ingredients are there on your list but also the cook ware.
3. Sleeping essentials
To keep warm and rest well and be comfortable there is nothing more essential than sleep ware. Check out the stuff that you have on hand and whether it is in good condition. If not make a list of all that you are going to need for this trip.
4. List of personal items
You will never be comfortable without your personal items like toiletries medications and things to keep you clean. Make sure you include things like alcohol sanitizer and wet wipes on your list. In case you feel unsure of all that you may need on this trip you could visit a website and see what you should be carrying on your trip these sites can be very helpful.
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Todays Backpacking Tents Are Smaller And Lighter Than Ever Before
Todays Backpacking Tents Are Smaller And Lighter Than Ever Before
Backpacking tents tents usually nylon designed specifically for hikers and backpackers in mind can be a backpacker’s best friend. Sure there alternative ways to spend a night in the woods. Many fast and light hikers are relying on bivy bags to keep themselves warm nesting their sleeping bags inside waterproof bags and eschewing a tent all together. However these weight watchers often wake up in sleeping bags soaked with condensation even if the sky was clear all night. Other hikers spend the night under ultra light tarps or in hammocks but when it starts to rain most of them find themselves flooded out all too happy to share your dry waterproof tent.
Backpacking tents aren’t the heavy leaking cumbersome shelters they once were either. Construction from nylon shells and fiberglass or carbonfiber poles mean that today’s tents are smaller and lighter than ever before. No more hassling with mismatched tent poles in the middle of the night either; most manufactures now string their breakdown poles with bungee cords which allow the pieces to snap together quickly. These poles combined with colorcoded snaps on the tent body mean that most tents can be set up by one person in minutes even if that one person is stumbling into camp in the dark as it’s starting to rain.
Once the tent is set up you can be assured a dry night. The rain flies of modern backpacking tents are waterproofed and seamsealed so you won’t wake up at 3am to that telltale dripdripdrip of a leaking seam. They’re ventilated too allowing the moisture and condensation from your breath to carry outside and avoid wet tent walls in the morning. Another handy common feature is a vestibule allowing you to leave your muddy boots and pack outside your tent but still out of the rain.
Other small touches abound. Many backpacking tents are equipped with gear lofts utilizing the extra space at the top of the tent’s dome for storage of small items and bags. Others have attachment points for flashlights or lanterns though it’s important to keep sources of flame or heat away from the synthetic materials. Small pouches sewn into the inside of the tent serve as handy places for pocket change or eyeglasses.
When storm clouds roll in it’s good to know that you can easily carry a warm dry shelter in your backpack which can be ready to keep off the rain and snow for years to come.
About the writer: Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on Internet Marketing for years. For more information on Backpacking Tents visit his site at Backpacking Tents
