20 + yrs into caravaning and we're still learning, picking up tips from fellow caravanners either seasoned or beginners. To be honest we gave up on having 2 aquarolls we just use a watering can to top it up every couple of day's or so. Cheers mate Jon and Karen
We needed the second aqua roll in the end as we use so much water.... more when the eldest kids used to come with us. I find it easier just to fill both and switch them when needed. Cheers... Ian
I keep seeing others doing things and I say why did I not think to do that. I love learning new stuff and just hope these type of videos help others. Ian...
@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans Yes us too. At our age, we are starting to forget stuff we've learnt! 🤣 and we are always glad of a remainder. So again thanks for the time you spend doing these vlogs. 👍😁
Cheers, Ian. Useful pieces of kit there. I need to get a fire blanket and check the fire extinguisher isn't past its sell-by date (if they have one!) Thanks for sharing. Graham
Thank you. I see things every time we go away and think... why did I not think of that. Only recently bought head torches and they are great for dog walking too. Ian..
Great tips Ian, regarding putting awning up I was advised to start at the front as the angle is less of a drag than the back top corner and found it so much easier. Happy camping everyone when safe to do so
Just want to say thank you for your video about the caravan scam , I nearly fell for exactly the same scam asking to transfer money into a PayPal account then I watched your video and realised Thank you
Hey no problems at all. Glad my videos can help in some way. We all work t5o hard to let the scumbags take our hard earned money. Please don't forget to subscribe... cheers. Ian...
Thank you Jayne... this is all this video is intended to do, help newbies like we were a couple of years ago. 5 people don't like the idea of trying to help others and thumbs down a help video. Oh well I guess you can't help everyone hehehe. Happy Christmas... Ian
Hi Ian, some good top tips, wish You were around when we started caravanning. We could write a long list of tips on what not to do. Here are a few. Manoeuvre cvan using motor mover with hand break on. Set up and forget to put steadies down. Disengage motor mover with handbrake off watching as cvan rolls away from you. It’s all good fun and we love it 👍
hahaha yeah like in one of my videos... if it's been a hot night remember to close the windows in the morning. I have walked into many a open window resulting in lots of cuts and bruises. LOL
Thank you for your great tips , even though we are in Australia your ideas and tips are so good..our vans have water tanks underneath, most of our parks have water taps next to your site along with power and drain for grey water..unless you do free camping.. cheers ...
Thank you very much Irene. All my late Fathers side of the family live in Australia and Taz. We have pitches like that too and are called serviced pitches here. Those pitches make life so much easier.
Thank's for the tips Ian. I always find your relaxed down to earth and informative style enjoyable to watch! P.S regarding the rubber gloves, many garage forecourts have disposable gloves available adjacent to the fuel pumps, I often pick up a few when filling up, they always come in handy.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I just love what I do. I just try and pass on what I have learned over the last 3 years to others. If it helps someone then that makes it all worth while. Ian...
Cheers Ian, another good list of essentials for comfortable caravanning, thank you... 👍🏻 Season’s best to you and Clare and a happy, healthy and safely mobile 2020, cheers, Rog... 😉 🐍
We have two aqua rolls, I have a small submersible 12 volt pump that is placed in the spare roll with the discharge hose placed into the main feed roll, with a switch is in the van. If we use water for a shower etc I just flick the switch and I transfer water into the main feed roll without having to go outside. This gives you twice the capacity without leaving the van.
Hi Ian, would like to add , knowing where things are, ie first aid kit and knowing how thing work, like the fire extinguisher. Its no good if you can't find it or trying to read the instructions while your caravan burns down. Great video and roll on 1000 subs. Mark
There is an idea for a vlog.... hmmm one for the New Year. 1000 subs... well that would be nice. We are humbled by every single sub we get. Just nice if we can help or encourage some one to go for it and buy a caravan or motorhome. Ian..
Some good tips there Ian,we used to have to constantly fill the water so two aquarolls would have helped,we have an internal tank on our current van which makes it easier,we fill that and then have the aquaroll as a backup,Graham does the loo and has extra large marigolds which he uses and then cleans them with antibac gel (large bottle from poundshop) it lasts ages,no way do I empty the loo Lol especially when we're off grid and on a site with no toilet or showers that's he's job 😂😂 . Keep up the vlogs and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New year 🎄🎁
Another interesting video. I'm not sure that tow ropes are still legal on the road and you have to have a solid connection. Still good for getting off muddy rally sites though !
Thank you Bill... ok will look into tow ropes, did not know you are not allowed to use them. I guess on a muddy private field things are different. Thanks... Ian
@@DesmondsDonders you don't need an invite... everyone is welcome to join the group and share useful tips and tricks caravan/motorhome related. Or just be part of a new FB community of like minded people. Link is in this videos description.
Yeah you can ask Kev lol. No he had a change of plan. We are keeping hold of it until maybe March then maybe try and sell it then. I guess it's really the wrong time of the year for private caravan sales. So will see what happens in the New Year. Ian...
Hi there, We’ve just bought our first caravan so find your tips really useful so thanks. We’ve also just had a new tow bar fitted, do you recommend removing the paint from the tow ball for better friction? Thanks in advance
Hi Dean. Congratulations on your first caravan. Yes... remove all the paint. Check regularly after that for rust etc and buy a tow ball cap/protector. Ian....
Try a kampa awning pulley to get awning on rail so easy to get your awning on your rail Checked others out and not worth the money you pay for them You can check kampa awning pulley on you tube videos You will never struggle again to put awning on rail Take about 2 mins to do
20 + yrs into caravaning and we're still learning, picking up tips from fellow caravanners either seasoned or beginners. To be honest we gave up on having 2 aquarolls we just use a watering can to top it up every couple of day's or so.
Cheers mate
Jon and Karen
We needed the second aqua roll in the end as we use so much water.... more when the eldest kids used to come with us. I find it easier just to fill both and switch them when needed. Cheers... Ian
👍 Ian show the boys and girls what an awning rail protector looks like. I know what your talking about but newbies maybe bewildered. Great vid.
I have a piece of it for that reason... just forgot. Oh well maybe a awning vlog to come in the future then? Cheers.... Ian
Hi Ian. Nothing wrong being Rock n Roll 🎸Thanks for the mention and the Facebook Group too. Great tips too. Phil 👍🙂
Thanks Phil.... the group is picking up pace and can't wait for the New Year when everyone starts their season again.
Thanks for that Ian. We've been at cvanning for donkeys years and are still learning. All the best for Christmas and a happy New year.
I keep seeing others doing things and I say why did I not think to do that. I love learning new stuff and just hope these type of videos help others. Ian...
@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans Yes us too. At our age, we are starting to forget stuff we've learnt! 🤣 and we are always glad of a remainder. So again thanks for the time you spend doing these vlogs. 👍😁
Cheers, Ian. Useful pieces of kit there. I need to get a fire blanket and check the fire extinguisher isn't past its sell-by date (if they have one!) Thanks for sharing. Graham
Thanks Graham...
Nice one Ian. I agree with everything you said. My head torch is invaluable in the winter.
Thank you. I see things every time we go away and think... why did I not think of that. Only recently bought head torches and they are great for dog walking too. Ian..
Great tips. We have just recently bought hats with torches in which are great when on the late night dog walk 🐕. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah that's what we do with as well. Thanks for watching guys... Ian
Thanks Ian for a great video . There are a few things that you’ve mentioned that we will do. You never stop learning. Thanks again. Ian & Sonja
Thanks guys.... I learn something new all the time. I just hope I can pass it on to everyone else. Ian...
Great tips Ian, regarding putting awning up I was advised to start at the front as the angle is less of a drag than the back top corner and found it so much easier. Happy camping everyone when safe to do so
Thank you. Do you know what? I have never thought of starting at the front. I am going to try that when we get going again. Thanks Simon... Ian
Just want to say thank you for your video about the caravan scam , I nearly fell for exactly the same scam asking to transfer money into a PayPal account then I watched your video and realised
Thank you
Hey no problems at all. Glad my videos can help in some way. We all work t5o hard to let the scumbags take our hard earned money. Please don't forget to subscribe... cheers. Ian...
Great top tips there Ian, I need to get a new fire extinguisher so will put that on my list. cheers Martin 🙂
Cheers Martin... please tell the people who thumbs down this video that it's to try and help others. hahaha Ian...
I would add with the headlamp look for USB versions you'll save in the long run over batteries :)
Good idea in this day and age. Anything that saves me caravan tokens is great in my book. 👍
Thanks for the useful tips, really helpful to us newbies, hope you have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year x
Thank you Jayne... this is all this video is intended to do, help newbies like we were a couple of years ago. 5 people don't like the idea of trying to help others and thumbs down a help video. Oh well I guess you can't help everyone hehehe. Happy Christmas... Ian
I took my battery drill with me last time out, perfect for the legs up n down. Good tips 👍🏼
Yeah I find that easier too... it comes in handy for a few other things like small repairs etc. Ian...
Hi Ian, some good top tips, wish You were around when we started caravanning. We could write a long list of tips on what not to do. Here are a few.
Manoeuvre cvan using motor mover with hand break on.
Set up and forget to put steadies down.
Disengage motor mover with handbrake off watching as cvan rolls away from you.
It’s all good fun and we love it 👍
hahaha yeah like in one of my videos... if it's been a hot night remember to close the windows in the morning. I have walked into many a open window resulting in lots of cuts and bruises. LOL
Thank you for your great tips , even though we are in Australia your ideas and tips are so good..our vans have water tanks underneath, most of our parks have water taps next to your site along with power and drain for grey water..unless you do free camping.. cheers ...
Thank you very much Irene. All my late Fathers side of the family live in Australia and Taz. We have pitches like that too and are called serviced pitches here. Those pitches make life so much easier.
Love your top tips video 👍🎬🎥
Thank you very much. Hope it helps someone starting out. We are still learning two and a half years later. Ian...
Thank's for the tips Ian. I always find your relaxed down to earth and informative style enjoyable to watch! P.S regarding the rubber gloves, many garage forecourts have disposable gloves available adjacent to the fuel pumps, I often pick up a few when filling up, they always come in handy.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I just love what I do. I just try and pass on what I have learned over the last 3 years to others. If it helps someone then that makes it all worth while. Ian...
Cheers Ian, another good list of essentials for comfortable caravanning, thank you... 👍🏻
Season’s best to you and Clare and a happy, healthy and safely mobile 2020, cheers, Rog... 😉 🐍
Thanks Rog... and all the very best to you too. Ian & Clare...
We have two aqua rolls, I have a small submersible 12 volt pump that is placed in the spare roll with the discharge hose placed into the main feed roll, with a switch is in the van. If we use water for a shower etc I just flick the switch and I transfer water into the main feed roll without having to go outside. This gives you twice the capacity without leaving the van.
A simple but excellent idea, I for one will follow your lead!
Surely what goes in must come out - how do you double up on the grey waste?
Hi Ian, would like to add , knowing where things are, ie first aid kit and knowing how thing work, like the fire extinguisher. Its no good if you can't find it or trying to read the instructions while your caravan burns down. Great video and roll on 1000 subs. Mark
There is an idea for a vlog.... hmmm one for the New Year. 1000 subs... well that would be nice. We are humbled by every single sub we get. Just nice if we can help or encourage some one to go for it and buy a caravan or motorhome. Ian..
Some good tips there Ian,we used to have to constantly fill the water so two aquarolls would have helped,we have an internal tank on our current van which makes it easier,we fill that and then have the aquaroll as a backup,Graham does the loo and has extra large marigolds which he uses and then cleans them with antibac gel (large bottle from poundshop) it lasts ages,no way do I empty the loo Lol especially when we're off grid and on a site with no toilet or showers that's he's job 😂😂 . Keep up the vlogs and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New year 🎄🎁
Thank you... Clare may do the loo but I do everything else. All the best for Christmas and the New Year. Ian...
Another interesting video. I'm not sure that tow ropes are still legal on the road and you have to have a solid connection. Still good for getting off muddy rally sites though !
Thank you Bill... ok will look into tow ropes, did not know you are not allowed to use them. I guess on a muddy private field things are different. Thanks... Ian
Good tips. Not seen the tips group/page on FB.
It is coming on nicely.... new members every day and all willing to help others which is great. Ian...
@@ForTheLoveOfCaravans I would love to be able to help but have not been invited :-(
@@DesmondsDonders you don't need an invite... everyone is welcome to join the group and share useful tips and tricks caravan/motorhome related. Or just be part of a new FB community of like minded people. Link is in this videos description.
Nice one Ian good tips there can I ask thought u had sold your van to a your uncle or r u keeping it now cheers .kev
Yeah you can ask Kev lol. No he had a change of plan. We are keeping hold of it until maybe March then maybe try and sell it then. I guess it's really the wrong time of the year for private caravan sales. So will see what happens in the New Year. Ian...
Hi there,
We’ve just bought our first caravan so find your tips really useful so thanks.
We’ve also just had a new tow bar fitted, do you recommend removing the paint from the tow ball for better friction?
Thanks in advance
Hi Dean. Congratulations on your first caravan. Yes... remove all the paint. Check regularly after that for rust etc and buy a tow ball cap/protector. Ian....
For The Love Of Caravans
Brilliant will do ,thanks Ian
Your best was buying the small gloves so the wife has to do the toilet. I wish I had thought of that before I bought the extra large size.
That did not cross my mind... "cough". I do everything else.... hehe
Try a kampa awning pulley to get awning on rail
so easy to get your awning on your rail
Checked others out and not worth the money you pay for them
You can check kampa awning pulley on you tube videos
You will never struggle again to put awning on rail
Take about 2 mins to do
Thanks Tina for the tip. Will check them out... Ian