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RV FEATURE |
If you are unsure, seek advice
from the manufacturer or
someone you are sure has the
knowledge. In general, for a
caravan, the heavier loads need
to be towards the front of the
van. This applies to both the
inside and the outside storage.
Assess what needs to go in the
van/trailer and what could go in
the back of the towing vehicle.
Other items that may chip or
break can also lie safely on the
bed. Make sure the storage
space under the bed is packed
well so that nothing moves.
4. LOOSE LIDS
2. USE EVERY NOOK
Use the space in the RV.
This may seem obvious but
check you are using it all.
For example, we use the
oven to store our slow
cooker or glass convection
oven, whichever one we are
taking. Put a tea towel on the
bottom of the oven to avoid
movement or scratching.
Once there, you can put the
stored item outside to use.
We put the bread in the
microwave to travel.
3. USE THE BED
Be aware of breakables and
put them on the bed. Lie the
television flat in the middle of
the bed and tuck the corners
under pillows. It won’t move.
Rough roads can rattle lids
loose. Make sure your jars and
bottles are tightly sealed and
held upright in place, either in
cupboards or the fridge. There
is nothing worse than arriving
to the sight and smell of spilled
sauce or pickled onions! If
you have been on a rough
road, check the lids when you
arrive so they are ready for the
next trip. Before you take off,
check all cupboard and drawer
latches to make sure they are
properly closed and are not
going to fly open. Use small,
cheap plastic trays to hold
toiletries, etc.
5. TEA TOWEL POWER
We use tea towels a lot.
You can have quite a few
extras as they are not heavy
and don’t take up much room.
Put one around and amongst
glasses and mugs, or between
plates if you like. Non-skid
matting is a wonderful help
but sometimes you need
cloth. A tea towel amongst
items, like bottles or plastic
containers, in the car will
stop that annoying noise
as you travel. Correctly-
sized containers also help
prevent rattling issues and
maximise use of space in
any storage area.
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