Before Leaving

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32078, 28 August 1969, Page 11

Before Leaving

When a motorist has just bought or built his first trailer or caravan there is naturally a strong desire to get a towing bracket fitted to the car as quickly as possible and to set out to sample the pleasures of the first tour. However, there are certain essential premliminaries which should not be overlooked. Learning by experience can not only be dangerous but also very expensive with the trailer or caravan in tow. Insurance Policy For example a few dollars spent on an insurance i policy may save a great deal . of worry. Fitting the towing bracket '■ is a job for the experts and ' care should be taken that ! it is not fitted in such a way that it obscures the car’s ' rear number plate. Consulting the experts will most certainly avoid a serious accident or an interi rupted holiday. While with the experts : why not have them check : your vehicle and get them ’ to explain the essentials for i successful driving and i mobility with your new addition. They will certainly advise you to install an outside rear vision mirror so there will be no danger of the caravan or trailer blocking your vision to the rear. Then there are such matters as checking tyre pressures, seeing that the inventory of the extra equipment i is complete and the all i important planning of a i suitable itinerary. Consulting maps, the A.A. r and perhaps getting infori mation from Caravan Clubs I or camping ground authorii ties is a step which you : should not overlook. Frightening I The amount of extra ! equipment required can be * frightening at first sight, and J the advice most experienced 1 holiday makers would give to a novice camper or I caravaner is—take a minit mum amount of equipment • but check your list CAREFULLY.

The following is a fairly comprehensive list of the items which may be considered necessary or desirable to obtain the fullest pleasure from your outdoor holiday. Blankets and/or sleeping bags, Sheets, pillows, pillowcases, Cups, saucers and plates, Knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons. Jug, teapot, sugar container, Egg cups, drinking glasses. Condiments, table cloths. Bread knife and board, Milk container or bottles, Butter and jam containers, Kettle, pots and frying pan. Mixing bowl, baking dish, Fish slice, pudding basin, Wooden spoon, colander, Tin opener, potato peeler. Iron, bread bin, Kitchen knife, corkscrew, Brush and pan, Toilet paper, sanitary fluid. ; Insecticide and suntan lotion,: Wash bowl- and mirror, Toilet requisites, Food safe, vacuum flask, Radio, torch, camera, FIRST-AID KIT, Oil or gas lamp, Dish cloth, steel wool. One gallon container of water (emergency). Detergent, tea towels, Bucket, Polystyrene iee box, Clothes line and pegs. Shoe brushes, matches, Scissors, needle, thread, buttons, Tow rope, canvas awning or sheet. Hammer, axe, nails, saw. Folding chairs and table, Door mat or clean sacks, Cards, writing material and pen. Outdoor games, toys, for children, Small spade, coathangers, Picnic hamper sets are excellent in solving the eating utensilproblem. A final word of caution: don't overload with tinned food or similar goods because most; can be obtained along the way.