And the shopping list for extras commences!

Squiggle · Apr 10, 2017

I finally have a build week of 17 confirmed, which means I will be getting my lovely Cali Ocean in time for Spring Bank Holiday!

It's been a long time since the beginning of November when I placed my order, but now there's no excuse for me to start drawing up the list of 'things to buy'.

Tent Awning.
Prosecco.
Rubber mats for cutlery.
Coffee machine (already purchased).
Toilet/bucket for the Mrs.
Solar Panel.
Carpets.
Crockery.
Prosecco.
Cutlery.
Bedding.
Prosecco.

Wondering what else I've missed off the list.

WHOOP!

andyinluton · Apr 10, 2017

straws or glasses for the prosecco?

Squiggle · Apr 10, 2017

andyinluton said:
straws or glasses for the prosecco?

I was thinking that, but wanted to keep things to a basic minimum. Don't want to go mad buying things willy-nilly before I get the van.

andyinluton · Apr 10, 2017

I wouldn't rush into buying the solar panels unless you are absolutely sure you will need them.

To be honest we've never done more than 3 nights anywhere without having either hookup or a lengthy drive to replenish the batteries, but in 3 years we've never even thought about solar panels.

Squiggle · Apr 10, 2017

andyinluton said:
I wouldn't rush into buying the solar panels unless you are absolutely sure you will need them.

Thanks for the heads up. I think I'm going to give it a good run and gauge how long the batteries last and go from there. However, I will likely use the van whilst working away from home and having the freedom from being away from a hookup will likely be beneficial.

Andy · Apr 10, 2017

Gas bottle

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Squiggle · Apr 10, 2017

Andy said:
Gas bottle

Crikey, I find it odd it doesn't come with one. Good job you mentioned, without my morning coffee I'm terrible company.

As a newbie when it comes to owning a camper, where do people go for their gas? I'm assuming petrol stations aren't the most economical of places to purchase.

andyinluton · Apr 10, 2017

Use ebay to locate an empty gas cylinder for a couple of quid at most, after that swap it for a full one at Go Outdoors or the like. The cost of a refill doesn't really matter when you consider how long a bottle lasts, as it is only used for the hob I work on at worst a refill once per year.