What are some of the best aids to camping, with or with out a trailer/van/whatever, that you have encountered?
Here's my list, in no particular order.
1 - Long handled shovel - ground levelling device/anti bog device/fire device/lever/lifting device – e.g.
camp ovens from fire to bench/
toilet hole device.
2 - LED
camp lights - low power drag, tough,
bright light.
3 - LED headlight - best all round item in an outdoors
camp. Don't buy the cheapies.
4 - Supplementary 12 Volt system, rechargeable by tow vehicle, for back up engine starting, lights, radio, fridge etc.
5 - 12 Volt fridge - use with cryovaced food for maximum time away from towns & re-supply points.
6 - Rims & tyre interchangeable with tow vehicle makes for much greater flexibility when tyre troubles strike.
7 - Firelighters - makes life so much easier when
free camping and relying on a fire for cooking/focal point/warming/socialising.
8 - Big plastic ‘fisherman’ tubs, with lids - to stop dirt ingress, for organising, storing & shifting multiple smaller items.
9 - 3.6 x 6 m minimum size tarp (poly or canvas) & aluminium poles for shelter from sun/wind/rain.
10 - Treg hitch or similar - allows flex of trailer; way better than a 50 mm towbar ball.
11 - Electric trailer brakes; once you have used 'em you'll never go back to hydraulic.
12 - Milk crates, as they are cheap & fantastic steps, containers, emergency seats.
13 - Jerry cans or
long range fuel tanks so you can stay
free camping and away from towns/fuel top ups for as long as possible.
14 - Small tool kit of pliers or multigrips, wire cutters, screwdrivers x 2, adjustable shifter, pocket knife along with 100 mph tape. Stored for quick & easy access (e.g. under driver’s
seat), you'll be surprised how often you reach for this cheap & simple toolkit.
15 - Garbage bin bags- get the tough ones; keep the mess & smells away from you. Bundle the rubbish up, seal it, store it out of the way & forget it until you pass a tip at the end of your
free camping adventure.
Cheers!