Pick up Avan Mid December and I have been going around buying stuff to put in it.
Thanks to great sales and markets hasn't so far cost me that much.
Here's a list of purchases so far. Any suggestions for additions greatfully received
Terry
Cooking
Medium Wok
Covr
Bamboo Steamer
Medium Saucepan
Dinner Service
Gauze Toaster
Lock & Load Storage Containers
Water Jug
Whistling Kettle
Jacaroo Portable Stove
Jackaroo Portable Grill
4 x Jackaroo Cans
Spices
Canned Stuff
Glad Wrap, Foil. Baking Paper & Bags
Vodka, Rum, Gin, Port & Scotch
White Wine
Cleaver
Knives
Knife Sharpener
Rubbish Bags
Kitchen Utensils
Sleeping
Single Bed Fitted Sheet Sets
Single Bed Quilt & Cover
Pillows
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Liner
Self-Inflatable Mat
Ridiculous Items
Pedometer
Compass
Alarm Clock
Viagra
General
Bucket
Portable Toilet
Laundry Hamper
Microfibre Towels
Inside/Outside Digital Thermometer
Cooler Bags
Brush & Pan
20 litre Collapsib;e Wter Container
24 Litre Water Container
Disposable gloves
Essential Items I Already Owned
Ipod
Kindle
Laptop
Mobile Phone
Computer Monitor
Keyboard
Smoke Detector
Camera
Extra Hard Drives
JBL Ipod Dock
Pack
Books, DVD's & CD's
jules47 said
05:36 AM Nov 30, 2012
Two items I think you never have enough of - viagara and alcohol!!!!!! You have done well to include both in your "essentials" listing.
Gerty Dancer said
05:52 AM Nov 30, 2012
You are gonna need a torch too!
And wash-powder and some pegs. If you use a laundromat you need to collect a bag of $1 and $2 coins.
I just thought, when packing stuff in our van, it tends to fall over, so I got a few of those plastic baskets from the $2 shop and it keeps things in their place better. Got various sizes, they ofen get changed around and used for different stuff. They stack together and dont take up much space if not needed.
Also we use non-slip mat inside the cupboards, not everybody likes it but it stops our plates from sliding around.
You'll find theres stuff you dont use, and stuff you want, so go and buy it if its urgent, otherwise take it from home next trip.
tcp99 said
06:03 AM Nov 30, 2012
Got torches and batteries. Looked at non slip material but wasn't sure of the value.
Terry
jules47 said
06:16 AM Nov 30, 2012
Non slip stuff is invaluable - in cupboards, on benches, tables and glass stove tops. As Gerty says, small baskets in cupboards are great - another thing - get some extra sink plugs - they are so small they often end up thrown out with the rubbish!!!! Also tap fittings in various sizes - a food grade hose for filling your water tank - and power lead - 15amp.
I reckon you are pretty excited about your purchase - good luck with it.
tcp99 said
06:22 AM Nov 30, 2012
jules47 wrote:
I reckon you are pretty excited about your purchase - good luck with it.
How could you possibly tell!!
I think I'm pretty cool and relaxed about it. I sleep with my credit card in my hand so I'm ready for the next day.
Nomad246 said
06:46 AM Nov 30, 2012
lmao, Terry you've gone from not posting to writing a novel
you missed red wine (for me) and is the viagra to keep ya lil A thingy up?
Things missing can depend on where and what camping you do.
Here's a list to consider.
First Aid, shovel, small axe, bushmans saw, riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, camp oven, small plastic tarp 6x8, spare fuses for car, snatchem strap & bow shackles, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, stretch or plastic covered clothes line, ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), a selection of metal screws, elec & duct tape, door mat, spare batteries to suit important items, fishing rod & tackle, yabbie net, blow up companion doll for desperate times, playboy mags for when the blow up doll punctures, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, hessian bag or similiar, smallish 2L insulated drinking water container for car, spares for car (you have a new car tho), Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.
Good tips from Gerty - definitely non slip mat in cupboards and drawers, we use plastic trays, and definitely fill your console with coins.
All supermarket stuff can be got underway and your next stock up like longlife milk. Ingrediants for damper bread (cook in camp oven)
There's heaps of things to take, but it depends on where u travel. I used to take full recovery gear, but for you a snatchem strap will be good safety if bogged.
Cheers
milo said
08:38 AM Nov 30, 2012
good choice with the avan terry, seems to be a growing club here. dont forget the first aid kit too.. ,we had one in our van.. very handy
tcp99 said
08:57 AM Nov 30, 2012
Nomad246 wrote:
lmao, Terry you've gone from not posting to writing a novel
you missed red wine (for me) and is the viagra to keep ya lil A thingy up?
Things missing can depend on where and what camping you do.
Here's a list to consider.
First Aid, shovel, small axe, bushmans saw, riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, camp oven, small plastic tarp 6x8, spare fuses for car, snatchem strap & bow shackles, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, stretch or plastic covered clothes line, ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), a selection of metal screws, elec & duct tape, door mat, spare batteries to suit important items, fishing rod & tackle, yabbie net, blow up companion doll for desperate times, playboy mags for when the blow up doll punctures, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, hessian bag or similiar, smallish 2L insulated drinking water container for car, spares for car (you have a new car tho), Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.
Good tips from Gerty - definitely non slip mat in cupboards and drawers, we use plastic trays, and definitely fill your console with coins.
All supermarket stuff can be got underway and your next stock up like longlife milk. Ingrediants for damper bread (cook in camp oven)
There's heaps of things to take, but it depends on where u travel. I used to take full recovery gear, but for you a snatchem strap will be good safety if bogged.
Cheers
Forgot to originally list some of your suggestions
First Aid, shovel, small axe, , riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, small plastic tarp 6x8, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, , ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), , elec & duct tape, spare batteries to suit important items, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, , Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.
Your additions are very welcome.
The blow up doll isn't talking to me at the moment. If her attitude doesn't improve she's staying home.
Terry
biggles said
03:04 PM Nov 30, 2012
Good on yer Terry ..
Ya gotta listen to these guys about Viagra though .. only very small doses .. just to be used to assist in the "aiming" process only !
Found to be most beneficial when glasses have been misplaced and/or areas that are frequented by strong prevailing winds .. and last but not least, on very cold mornings ..
Now you know why I love the tropics ..
Jon
Dougwe said
03:59 PM Nov 30, 2012
Sounds good Terry, now, how are you going to tow the trailer mate?????
tcp99 said
04:05 PM Nov 30, 2012
Tow it, I thought Avan's drove ethemselves.
I only bought the Xtrail to pick up chics.
Dunmowin said
06:13 PM Nov 30, 2012
Viagra? Single bed? Does not compute
scotia59 said
06:48 PM Nov 30, 2012
sound like you are going to have a ball Terry, love your sense of humour. Happy and safe travels.
pambaz said
07:56 PM Nov 30, 2012
A can opener (not all cans come with ring pull tab.) Batteries for torches, cameras, etc. (they are not cheap out in the country.) Matches, Tea tree oil great for bites and just about everything. Dog, best chic magnet you can get.
Have a great time and yes you will get rid of stuff after the first trip.
Nomad246 said
09:43 PM Nov 30, 2012
Dunmowin wrote:
Viagra? Single bed? Does not compute
The viagra is for the A van, to keep it's lil pointy thingy up in the air
I believe it's take 1 tablet before bed so it don't sag in over night
neilnruth said
11:06 PM Nov 30, 2012
Do you plan on having lots of visitors? You list 'dinner set' but if ther is only one of you that might be extra weight unnecessarily. We only take what we need - not enough for others. They bring their own. Someone on here suggested putting red dots on everything before you leave and as you use things, take the red dot off. At the end of your trip, anything that still has a red dot obviously isn't needed. I reckon it's a great idea for those starting out.
tcp99 said
11:45 PM Nov 30, 2012
neilnruth wrote:
Do you plan on having lots of visitors? You list 'dinner set' but if ther is only one of you that might be extra weight unnecessarily. We only take what we need - not enough for others. They bring their own. Someone on here suggested putting red dots on everything before you leave and as you use things, take the red dot off. At the end of your trip, anything that still has a red dot obviously isn't needed. I reckon it's a great idea for those starting out.
It was cheaper to buy setting for four.Being such an hospitable chap I might take 2 of 4 settings.
Also taking dinner suit so I can dress for dinner each night. Go to keep the standards up.
Red dot idea is good.
Chewed up the credit card today buying clothes pegs.
Terry
Nicholstones said
12:17 AM Dec 1, 2012
Think everyone has just about listed everything above, except perhaps for plumbers tape, and I don't think I saw anyone mention a clothes horse or similar to hang towels/washing on.
tcp99 said
12:30 AM Dec 1, 2012
Nicholstones wrote:
Think everyone has just about listed everything above, except perhaps for plumbers tape, and I don't think I saw anyone mention a clothes horse or similar to hang towels/washing on.
Good points. I have teflon tape in tool box but hadn't thought of clothes horse. Will saddle one up.
Nomad246 said
12:48 AM Dec 1, 2012
I had a stretch clothes line, or a plastic covered one on my list.
We prefered this because a clothes horse takes up too much room when not in use.
You can store a line very easily and tie it between whatever when you need to dry clothes, which is not all the time.
With a clothes horse you can't just hid it in a drawer.
Cheers
oldboar said
01:33 AM Dec 1, 2012
The right line also removes the need for pegs as well
Darrell & Sandra
tcp99 said
01:35 AM Dec 1, 2012
oldboar wrote:
The right line also removes the need for pegs as well
Darrell & Sandra
You're not fooling me. You can't hang clothes without pegs in your mouth.
oldboar said
01:37 AM Dec 1, 2012
Yep. Had to work it out because the pegs were inhibiting my havachat style.
Darrell & Sandra
milo said
04:05 AM Dec 1, 2012
not sure if mentioned but if your at a caravan park and have a hose have spare hose fittings, different sizes too not all caravan park taps are the same,we found that out and most taps at cps leak too.. dont know why tho.
neilnruth said
05:21 AM Dec 1, 2012
And for a few dollars in bunnings you can get a bronze fitting for those taps that don't have a tap handle. My hubby has a bowl of 'tap bits and pieces' and regularly uses it.
fireheart said
02:59 PM Dec 1, 2012
Love your lists TCP, I will be using it by default, if I ever get out there. Fingers crossed that the people coming through my home on Monday fall in love with it and buy it. I had most of what has been suggested on my list from when I first started planning my new life 12 months ago, however there are certainly many things that I did not have. I particularly like the idea of the dinner suit to keep up standards. I will now be able to tell all those that suggest I will not be able to "dress down", that there will be no need as my pearls and linen suit will need to be a standard as these need to be kept up at all times.
Thanks for your sense of humour also. It has been fun to read your posts. Keep planning and safe travels.
Sharon.
tcp99 said
03:56 PM Dec 1, 2012
I'll keep my fingers crossed too.
Terry
Dougwe said
04:20 PM Dec 1, 2012
Dunmowin wrote:
Viagra? Single bed? Does not compute
I could answer this as there is a very simple answer but I aint sayin nuffin here.
ROWDYRABBIT1 said
05:02 PM Dec 1, 2012
One other item that is compulsery is at least a 6 pack of cold beer ,you have to look after a dry throat in aust sun ,plus when someone helps you out with one of the problems you will have its a good way of saying thanks
Pick up Avan Mid December and I have been going around buying stuff to put in it.
Thanks to great sales and markets hasn't so far cost me that much.
Here's a list of purchases so far. Any suggestions for additions greatfully received
Terry
And wash-powder and some pegs. If you use a laundromat you need to collect a bag of $1 and $2 coins.
I just thought, when packing stuff in our van, it tends to fall over, so I got a few of those plastic baskets from the $2 shop and it keeps things in their place better. Got various sizes, they ofen get changed around and used for different stuff. They stack together and dont take up much space if not needed.
Also we use non-slip mat inside the cupboards, not everybody likes it but it stops our plates from sliding around.
You'll find theres stuff you dont use, and stuff you want, so go and buy it if its urgent, otherwise take it from home next trip.
Got torches and batteries. Looked at non slip material but wasn't sure of the value.
Terry
I reckon you are pretty excited about your purchase - good luck with it.
How could you possibly tell!!
I think I'm pretty cool and relaxed about it. I sleep with my credit card in my hand so I'm ready for the next day.
lmao, Terry you've gone from not posting to writing a novel
you missed red wine (for me) and is the viagra to keep ya lil A thingy up?
Things missing can depend on where and what camping you do.
Here's a list to consider.
First Aid, shovel, small axe, bushmans saw, riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, camp oven, small plastic tarp 6x8, spare fuses for car, snatchem strap & bow shackles, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, stretch or plastic covered clothes line, ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), a selection of metal screws, elec & duct tape, door mat, spare batteries to suit important items, fishing rod & tackle, yabbie net, blow up companion doll for desperate times, playboy mags for when the blow up doll punctures, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, hessian bag or similiar, smallish 2L insulated drinking water container for car, spares for car (you have a new car tho), Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.
Good tips from Gerty - definitely non slip mat in cupboards and drawers, we use plastic trays, and definitely fill your console with coins.
All supermarket stuff can be got underway and your next stock up like longlife milk. Ingrediants for damper bread (cook in camp oven)
There's heaps of things to take, but it depends on where u travel. I used to take full recovery gear, but for you a snatchem strap will be good safety if bogged.
Cheers
dont forget the first aid kit too.. ,we had one in our van.. very handy
Forgot to originally list some of your suggestions
First Aid, shovel, small axe, , riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, small plastic tarp 6x8, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, , ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), , elec & duct tape, spare batteries to suit important items, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, , Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.
Your additions are very welcome.
The blow up doll isn't talking to me at the moment. If her attitude doesn't improve she's staying home.
Terry
Good on yer Terry ..
Ya gotta listen to these guys about Viagra though .. only very small doses .. just to be used to assist in the "aiming" process only !
Found to be most beneficial when glasses have been misplaced and/or areas that are frequented by strong prevailing winds .. and last but not least, on very cold mornings ..
Now you know why I love the tropics ..
Jon
Sounds good Terry, now, how are you going to tow the trailer mate?????
Tow it, I thought Avan's drove ethemselves.
I only bought the Xtrail to pick up chics.
Viagra? Single bed? Does not compute
Happy and safe travels.
Batteries for torches, cameras, etc. (they are not cheap out in the country.)
Matches,
Tea tree oil great for bites and just about everything.
Dog, best chic magnet you can get.
Have a great time and yes you will get rid of stuff after the first trip.
The viagra is for the A van, to keep it's lil pointy thingy up in the air
I believe it's take 1 tablet before bed so it don't sag in over night
It was cheaper to buy setting for four.Being such an hospitable chap I might take 2 of 4 settings.
Also taking dinner suit so I can dress for dinner each night. Go to keep the standards up.
Red dot idea is good.
Chewed up the credit card today buying clothes pegs.
Terry
Good points. I have teflon tape in tool box but hadn't thought of clothes horse. Will saddle one up.
I had a stretch clothes line, or a plastic covered one on my list.
We prefered this because a clothes horse takes up too much room when not in use.
You can store a line very easily and tie it between whatever when you need to dry clothes, which is not all the time.
With a clothes horse you can't just hid it in a drawer.
Cheers
Darrell & Sandra
You're not fooling me. You can't hang clothes without pegs in your mouth.
Darrell & Sandra
different sizes too not all caravan park taps are the same,we found that out and most taps at
cps leak too.. dont know why tho.
I particularly like the idea of the dinner suit to keep up standards. I will now be able to tell all those that suggest I will not be able to "dress down", that there will be no need as my pearls and linen suit will need to be a standard as these need to be kept up at all times.
Thanks for your sense of humour also. It has been fun to read your posts. Keep planning and safe travels.
Sharon.
I'll keep my fingers crossed too.
Terry
I could answer this as there is a very simple answer but I aint sayin nuffin here.
One other item that is compulsery is at least a 6 pack of cold beer ,you have to look after a dry throat in aust sun ,plus when someone helps you out with one of the problems you will have its a good way of saying thanks
ROD