New to camping

[les2476]

Hi all,
As mentioned in other posts I have just purchased a Flamingo Outback. Apart from your van and what's in it, what have you taken along that has made your trip better, easier, more worthwhile, and what did you bring that you have never used?

 

[Soaring]

Hi all,
As mentioned in other posts I have just purchased a Flamingo Outback. Apart from your van and what's in it, what have you taken along that has made your trip better, easier, more worthwhile, and what did you bring that you have never used?

We tend to most of out living outside, so comfy chairs are a must. We like to take a couple of tressle tables. One to eat at outside, and one to put things on. We also have a couple of bench seats to sit/eat at the table with, because the comfy chairs are usually too low to use at a table.
A good BBQ is a must - most agree the weber Q series are hard to beat.

and Beer!.....and somewhere to keep it cool.........

 

[relgate]

We take 3 sets of chairs (for us, not the kids)
1. lounge type for kicking back
2. Classic camping fold up for general purpose, relaxing and chatting to others etc
3. fold up chairs that are high enough to sit at a full size table. VERY useful at dinner time.

Another useful addition is a peg carousel like this http://www.kleenezeshop.com/products/379-peg-carousel.aspx

We have young children like you so as well as a first aid kit we have a container full of medications such as panadol, bandaids, head lice shampoo (We have had that camping. NOT FUN) and various other creams and ointments

Torches for you and kids.

A tool kit with spares you might need.

some chocolate.

 

[Lara]

We take 3 sets of chairs (for us, not the kids)
1. lounge type for kicking back
2. Classic camping fold up for general purpose, relaxing and chatting to others etc
3. fold up chairs that are high enough to sit at a full size table. VERY useful at dinner time.

Another useful addition is a peg carousel like this http://www.kleenezeshop.com/products/379-peg-carousel.aspx

We have young children like you so as well as a first aid kit we have a container full of medications such as panadol, bandaids, head lice shampoo (We have had that camping. NOT FUN) and various other creams and ointments

Torches for you and kids.

A tool kit with spares you might need.

some chocolate.

X 2, exactly what Relgate said Above!
I'd be lost without my peg carousel, am thinking of getting a 2nd one, very handy!
And high back reclining camping chairs are great for chillaxing in, with a little side table for drinks, newspaper etc.

 

[relgate]

X 2, exactly what Relgate said Above!
I'd be lost without my peg carousel, am thinking of getting a 2nd one, very handy!

We have 2 or 3 and last christmas bought one each for the 4 other families we camp with. We love 'em!

 

[Xpandafan]

A good corkscrew is essential. Not everything comes with screw caps yet.
We always pack too much of everything. Try puting a small removeable sticker on everything and then peel it off when you actually use that item. At the end of 12 months take everything with a sticker OUT of your Flamingo, you'll be amazed.

 

[Pace]

Hi all,
As mentioned in other posts I have just purchased a Flamingo Outback. Apart from your van and what's in it, what have you taken along that has made your trip better, easier, more worthwhile, and what did you bring that you have never used?

Ahhh, how do i put this. lets see in order -

'made your trip better' - Mrs Pace
'easier' - Mrs Pace
'more worthwhile'- Mrs Pace
'never used before' - Toolbag

Nah, all jokes aside, Mrs Pace is the nerve centre of the household and i do all the other stuff. Just as the guys have mentioned above, trial those, though we just found that as we kept getting away things became more clear what was needed and what wasnt. Things like spare linen, can opener, 1st aid kit, fire blanket, 4 in 1 powerpoint, 5m extension lead, wood to place under tyres to level van(fridge works much better then), wheel chocks, spare tape fitting for water supply hose, antex grannuls.

One thing is for sure, the trip I dont pack the toolbag is when I'll need it. Cheers Pace.

 

[Xpandafan]

Ahhh, how do i put this. lets see in order -

'made your trip better' - Mrs Pace
'easier' - Mrs Pace
'more worthwhile'- Mrs Pace
'never used before' - Toolbag

Nah, all jokes aside, Mrs Pace is the nerve centre of the household and i do all the other stuff. Just as the guys have mentioned above, trial those, though we just found that as we kept getting away things became more clear what was needed and what wasnt. Things like spare linen, can opener, 1st aid kit, fire blanket, 4 in 1 powerpoint, 5m extension lead, wood to place under tyres to level van(fridge works much better then), wheel chocks, spare tape fitting for water supply hose, antex grannuls.
One thing is for sure, the trip I dont pack the toolbag is when I'll need it. Cheers Pace.

Looks a lot like Mrs Pace was looking over your shoulder while you typed.
Now Mrs XF wants to know why she didn't get a mention instead of the corkscrew.
She likes a selection of plugs for basins and sinks, the bbq liner (that you put us on to), the extending/folding broom (from the Jayco shop), microfibre towels and "her" rechargeable impact wrench (stabilizer winder/peg screwer inner).

 

[Pace]

Looks a lot like Mrs Pace was looking over your shoulder while you typed.
Now Mrs XF wants to know why she didn't get a mention instead of the corkscrew.

Mate, then i might need to take Mrs XF away with us next time, at least that way if i got the wine then i know where the opener coming from. LOL. Cheers Pace.

 

[Lara]

Ahhh, how do i put this. lets see in order -

'made your trip better' - Mrs Pace
'easier' - Mrs Pace
'more worthwhile'- Mrs Pace
'never used before' - Toolbag

Nah, all jokes aside, Mrs Pace is the nerve centre of the household and i do all the other stuff. Just as the guys have mentioned above, trial those, though we just found that as we kept getting away things became more clear what was needed and what wasnt. Things like spare linen, can opener, 1st aid kit, fire blanket, 4 in 1 powerpoint, 5m extension lead, wood to place under tyres to level van(fridge works much better then), wheel chocks, spare tape fitting for water supply hose, antex grannuls.

One thing is for sure, the trip I dont pack the toolbag is when I'll need it. Cheers Pace.

Oh that's too nice Pace, thinking of your wife like that!
As for Xpandafan hmmmm....... The corkscrew comes before the wife hey!!!
Bet that's got Mrs Pace smiling now!

Dont worry Xpandafan, I didn't think about the family either. Now I feel guilty too........

 

[les2476]

We tend to most of out living outside, so comfy chairs are a must. We like to take a couple of tressle tables. One to eat at outside, and one to put things on. We also have a couple of bench seats to sit/eat at the table with, because the comfy chairs are usually too low to use at a table.
A good BBQ is a must - most agree the weber Q series are hard to beat.

and Beer!.....and somewhere to keep it cool.........

Thanks I'll have to look into the weber.

 

[les2476]

We take 3 sets of chairs (for us, not the kids)
1. lounge type for kicking back
2. Classic camping fold up for general purpose, relaxing and chatting to others etc
3. fold up chairs that are high enough to sit at a full size table. VERY useful at dinner time.

Another useful addition is a peg carousel like this http://www.kleenezeshop.com/products/379-peg-carousel.aspx

We have young children like you so as well as a first aid kit we have a container full of medications such as panadol, bandaids, head lice shampoo (We have had that camping. NOT FUN) and various other creams and ointments

Torches for you and kids.

A tool kit with spares you might need.

some chocolate.

All great suggestions. I better get the shopping list out and start with the first aid kit.

 

[les2476]

A good corkscrew is essential. Not everything comes with screw caps yet.
We always pack too much of everything. Try puting a small removeable sticker on everything and then peel it off when you actually use that item. At the end of 12 months take everything with a sticker OUT of your Flamingo, you'll be amazed.

What a great idea, I must try that.

 

[Brad]

Red wine
Weber is a must.
A nice array of hose connectors.
Red wine.
Small toolbox.
Extra blocks of wood for drop jacks.
Red wine.
Comfy chairs.
Small portable table.
Red wine.
A couple of tarps, pegs and ropes.
And two quality wine glasses. Just in case we decide to take along a bottle of red wine.

 

[les2476]

Red wine
Weber is a must.
A nice array of hose connectors.
Red wine.
Small toolbox.
Extra blocks of wood for drop jacks.
Red wine.
Comfy chairs.
Small portable table.
Red wine.
A couple of tarps, pegs and ropes.
And two quality wine glasses. Just in case we decide to take along a bottle of red wine.

 

[les2476]

Love the way you think, although the wine could be wishful thinking as my 1 year old has something against sleep.

 

[Where2nxt]

Don't forget different type/size fuse's for all your equipment. Van, car, fridges, air compressor's. I went free camping in March and notice on the 2nd day my Engel fridge had stopped working. It had a blown fuse in the 12v lead. I was using a genny on and off to keep battery charged and air-con use. They don't take much room or weigh much, and you probably won't need one very often... But when you need one :doh:​

 

[17triton]

Ahhh, how do i put this. lets see in order -

'made your trip better' - Mrs Pace
'easier' - Mrs Pace
'more worthwhile'- Mrs Pace
'never used before' - Toolbag

Nah, all jokes aside, Mrs Pace is the nerve centre of the household and i do all the other stuff. Just as the guys have mentioned above, trial those, though we just found that as we kept getting away things became more clear what was needed and what wasnt. Things like spare linen, can opener, 1st aid kit, fire blanket, 4 in 1 powerpoint, 5m extension lead, wood to place under tyres to level van(fridge works much better then), wheel chocks, spare tape fitting for water supply hose, antex grannuls.

One thing is for sure, the trip I dont pack the toolbag is when I'll need it. Cheers Pace.

Nothing like getting a few brownie points up hey Pace!

 

[Soaring]

Red wine
Weber is a must.
A nice array of hose connectors.
Red wine.
Small toolbox.
Extra blocks of wood for drop jacks.
Red wine.
Comfy chairs.
Small portable table.
Red wine.
A couple of tarps, pegs and ropes.
And two quality wine glasses. Just in case we decide to take along a bottle of red wine.

What about red wine?

 

[billykidd]

We found the stemless wine glasses to be a must. Also blue plumbers tap comes in handy for caravan parks. A bucket always comes in handy too, if only to put shoes in outside the van door.