Caravanning is not just leaving the life you know behind and throwing away almost everything you own to explore the natural wonders of Australia. Caravanning is a great way to create experiences for your family, be it a weekend barbecuing or simply enjoying a holiday. And since camping in general is all about exploring the countryside, it’s the perfect weekend getaway for families with kids. Children like discovering nature’s secrets, jumping and running around freely and simply enjoying the outdoors.
However, although considered as a more adventurous type of vacationing, caravanning still needs to be planned beforehand, because even for a simple weekend spent in the woods barbecuing, there are a few essentials to consider. Yes, most caravans come almost fully equipped with cooking and sleeping essentials, but when the intention is to become one with nature, the focus should be on the outside rather than the inside. To get the most out of your caravanning getaway, there are a number of essentials you should consider taking with you.
Camper Table And Chairs
Before going camping don’t forget to purchase a quality, lightweight camper table and a set of camp-friendly chairs. Since both tables and chairs for camping use are usually fold-able and easy to transport, you will end up using them at nearly every campsite, even if they already have chairs and tables in there. The camper table is really easy to fold up, and so are the chairs, so if it suddenly starts to rain you can take them with you and continue playing the card game inside the caravan.
Awnings
These fabric additions to your caravan are a really essential camping accessory. They are waterproof, they provide shelter from the sun and they allow you to make the most out of the outdoors. You can choose either a porch awning that will provide you with a small extra space where you can place your wet coats and boots before entering the caravan, or you can go with a full caravan awning that will significantly expand your outdoor living space.
External Shower
After a long day in the woods or at the beach you’ll obviously want to relax with a cool, refreshing shower. However, when camping, enjoying a long shower might be a bit of a problem because not many caravans come with an indoor bath. But don’t worry, there’s another solution to this problem: an external shower. Don’t start your camping adventure without this essential that makes for a good old rinse under the big blue sky in summer. Priceless!
Barbecue
Do I need to explain why you’re going to need a barbecue when camping? Cooking in the outdoors and enjoying nature’s breeze is synonymous with great camping adventure, because there’s nothing better than eating freshly cooked food in the company of your friends and family.
