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Bruce and Marg Gow love their On the Move caravan. RV PACKING SECRETS! PACKING THE CARAVAN REQUIRES CAREFUL CONSIDERATION. | WORDS AND IMAGES: BRUCE AND MARG GOW Some people get a bit nervous about packing their RV for a trip. They are keen to go but a bit unsure about how everything will survive the road. It comes down, mainly, to common sense, a little bit of knowledge and good preparation. Most caravans contain items that are not used, so remember to cull as you become more experienced. We change what we take according to where we are going, so think ahead and picture what you need. For example, if you are heading inland, you will probably not need your surf rod, even if you are a keen 36 gorv.com.au angler. And do you need five different craft activities or will one do? How many books can you read? Here are our top five hints for packing… 1. WEIGHT Understand how weight affects your vehicles (the car, caravan, trailer or motorhome). This is a must for your safety and ease of travel.