Arrive at campsite and set up using this checklist.

You have done all the hard work and are due to arrive at campsite.

This is the twentieth page of 23 with related information about making the most of your caravan holiday. At the bottom of this page I have links to the other pages and I suggest you check these out as well.

The first thing you must do when you arrive at campsite is to check in at reception. Then the following list should help you to prepare your caravan for your holiday. If you have arrived at a campsite in the bush or the side of the road and there is no reception, just go straight to a spare spot and follow the checklist where appropriate.

• Check in at reception
• Make your way to your allocated camp site.
• You will probably have to reverse into your spot, so I hope you have done your reversing practice.
• Before uncoupling the caravan from your car, check if the caravan is level from side to side. Either travel with a spirit level for this purpose or use a low wide bowl with water in it (similar to setting up your washing machine at home).
• If not level - use your chocks and blocks under the wheels and use your car to slowly pull your caravan onto them.
• Unlock your jockey wheel and winch the van up from your tow ball.
• Unscrew your safety chains, your electric cable and “Anderson Plug”.
• Drive your car away from the caravan and park it.
• Check the level from front to back and adjust the height using your jockey wheel.
• Lower your corner steadies and use spreaders if the ground is soft.
• Connect your power cable to your allocated site and your van.
• Switch on the mains power in the van and check all is working.
• Turn on your gas cylinder.
• Switch your fridge/freezer to mains power.
• Fill up your water containers and connect your waste disposable hose.
• Set up your awnings (if fitted).
• Time to relax and enjoy your holiday.

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Other related subjects include:

• 1 Planning Your Caravan Holiday (where to start)
• 2 Choosing a Caravan (choosing the right unit, types of units)
• 3 Buying a Caravan Campervan or Motorhome
• 4 Towing Vehicle (size and towing capacity, off-road vehicles, transmission, tools and spares, towing equipment and modifications, towing equipment, towing limits, weight distribution)
• 5 Towing Vehicle Modifications (brakes, cooking system, suspension, mirrors)
• 6 Caravan Layout and Fixtures (beds, showers, toilets)
• 7 Understanding your Caravan (servicing, power supply, refrigeration, gas supply, lifestyle extras, blocks and chocks)
• 8 Planning Your Trip (when to travel, weather, school and public holidays, local events, finding your way, GPS, maps and guides, visitor information centres, permits, Aboriginal land, National Parks, private land)
• 9 Insurance and Roadside Assistance (how much is peace of mind worth?)
• 10 Money Matters (budgets, banking and bills, credit and EFTPOS, cash)
• 11 Communications (e-mail, post, phones, CB radio)
• 12 What to Pack (food, cooking equipment, clothing)
• 13 Pack Useful Items (non-essential, but must have’s)
• 14 Caravan Health and Safety (first-aid kit)
• 15 Safe Towing (regulations, towing skills)
• 16 Travel Times and Fuel (how long do you want to drive in a day?)
• 17 Safe Driving and Road Rules (road rules, concentration, fatigue)
• 18 Daily Checks and Chores (checklist, tyre pressure)
• 19 Choosing a Caravan Park (choosing a caravan park, bush camping)
• 20 Arrive at Campsite (checklist)
• 21 Camping Etiquette (checklist, living closely with others)
• 22 Avoid Danger (personal safety, dangerous creatures)
• 23 Survival in the Bush (checklist, how to survive)

Hopefully, after digesting all this information you will have a fantastic caravan holiday. (With many more extended trips in the future). If you find it all too hard have a look at where Our Tours go and you may wish to consider one of these.