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10 things you shouldn't forget about winter camping

Wouldn't you like to leave your motorhome or caravan stale in the garage in winter? Good idea! Camping is fun, even in winter. However, the winter camping trip should be well prepared. It would help if you had the equipment and not only for your vehicle. In this guide, we show you ten essential things that you should have with you when you go on a winter camping trip in the cold season.

What do I need for winter camping?

Sufficient gas

During winter camping, you need a much larger supply of gas than in summer. First, because you boil more hot water for hot drinks. On the other hand, because you generally heat more to have pleasant temperatures in the interior of the motorhome. All of this requires gas.

The amount depends on the outside temperatures and how well your motorhome is insulated for winter camping. Of course, personal warmth also plays a role. In general, you should expect 3 to 5 kilograms of gas per day. Make sure that you use gas with a high propane content since butane gas does not work in frost.

Frost-proof power cable

The biggest catastrophe that can happen to you in winter: The power cable causes problems because it cannot tolerate the cold. A frost-proof rubber cable protects you from this super meltdown. With a cable with a diameter of 2.5 centimeters as equipment, you are on the safe side.

Antifreeze

If you use freshwater in your motorhome - for example, for the toilet, flushing water, or the gray water tank - the water can freeze in winter. It isn't pleasant. Antifreeze prevents this and ensures that the water flows exactly when it is supposed to flow. However, it would be best if you didn't brush or cook your teeth with this freshwater. In this case, take bottled water with you.

Warm blankets

Nothing is worse than freezing while sleeping. In any case, therefore, take one extra warm winter duvet with you. If it gets particularly cold outside, you can also take some blankets made of merino wool or fleece with you. Both materials feel very comfortable on the skin and offer excellent protection against the cold during winter camping.

Sleeping pads or carpet

In winter, the floor of the motorhome can get quite icy, because the cold penetrates through the floor. Mattresses or a carpet from the hardware store help against the cold feet. In an emergency, you can also use a fan heater if it is still too cold - however, these are real power guzzlers and should be used with care.

Thermometer

The cold can also penetrate the vehicle interior of the motorhome on windows and doors. So get yourself a thermal mat or thermal film that you attach to the openings. In the case of mobile homes, the cab in particular often cools down. To protect yourself from the cold, you can hang a thermal curtain between the driver's cabin and the living area. If you need even more protection, you can also install footwell insulation in the driver's area.

Awning

Awnings are a thing in themselves. Although they are complex to set up, which can be annoying when changing the parking space, they offer an excellent buffer against the cold in winter. They are also ideal for storing wet shoes, laundry, skis or other equipment that you don't necessarily want to put in the living area. If you stay a little longer in one location, you can also upgrade the awning with a tent carpet or awning floor made of plastic and protect it from the cold of the ground.

Support plates

If you park your vehicle in the snow at a campsite, the tires may sink into the mud in thaw. To prevent this, it is best to place support plates or wooden boards under the tires. The following applies: the wider the plate, the better.

Tea and chocolate

When it's cold outside, it's all the more important to keep yourself warm from the inside. Warm tea and hot chocolate have proven their worth for a long time. So take a sufficient supply of both with you to warm up quickly after the winter excursion.

bucket

Regular water tanks often freeze over at low temperatures because the openings are tiny. For the gray water, you should, therefore, instead, use a bucket or a tub and place it under it. If it really gets cold, it is also advisable to leave the drain to slide open permanently and always place a water container under it.

Other useful items and accessories for winter camping

The above items are essential - so you should have them with you when you're on the slopes in winter. Also, there are a lot of other useful camping accessories that you may want to take with you, depending on your preferences and travel. Just let yourself be inspired by the following list:

A hairdryer to freeze and defrost things in an emergency

Winter cover for the ventilation grilles on the refrigerator

Thermal hood for the drawbar box

Folding spade or snow shovel for shoveling snow

Ladder to remove snow and ice on the roof or from the awning

broom

Heating tapes for defrosting the water pipe

Outdoor doormat

Floor aprons to protect yourself from cold drafts in the awning

Extension of the chimney so that the exhaust air can escape even when the snow is higher

Headlamps for the light at dusk and in the dark

Thick work gloves, best lined, for chain mounting or for removing snow from the car

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Some Important Tips For CAMPING

When choosing the location, please note:

If possible, choose a place on a flat surface and clean of stones and other pointed objects.

Do not set up the tent under resinous trees. Dripping tree resins will decompose the tent skin.

Do not set up the tent in a hollow where the water comes together when it rains. Mostly, cold lakes also form there.

If possible, set up the tent entrance on the weather side.

Do not choose the highest point on a hill as a stand; do not camp near individual trees (the tent skin does not protect against lightning strikes!).

Do not store too close to the water (especially rivers, sandbars, river islands). The water comes faster than you think. You never know what's going on upstream.

For the winter camp, I recommend the following things:

If possible, look for a vacancy without a lot of snow.

Even more important than in summer: use wind-protected areas.

Instead of pegs, you can use sticks, skis, or branches, for example.

Entrance at right angles to the wind (snowdrifts)

In case of strong wind: erect a windbreak out of snow or blocks.

Cooking in a tent is more dangerous in winter because you usually close everything much more tightly (carbon monoxide poisoning).

 In principle, I recommend using gas stoves in light tents (unless the weather permits otherwise). If you only have a gas stove, you should preheat outdoors and master the device perfectly! Ensure sufficient oxygen supply by opening the entrance!

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TOP 5 TIPS & TRICKS FOR CAMPING

You have always dreamed of a vacation in untouched nature and a close connection with the breathtaking flora and fauna. However, unplanned situations can spoil your dream vacation. To prevent this from happening, you should follow our advice so that the holiday does not cause a headache.

Precisely the right accommodation for you

Choose a campsite that offers you the comfort and equipment you need for a carefree stay. Explore the offer, find your ideal campsite, and book your vacation in a good time. There are different types of accommodation. You can choose between a tent, caravan, mobile home, and apartment.

Good food handling

A camping stay is usually associated with the daily preparation of your meals. Chilled food storage can become a problem, especially in the summer months. Choose longer-lasting foods, plastic dishes, and bags that are suitable for the safe storage of food. It would help if you also thought of a gas stove and a portable refrigerator.

Keep large and small animals away

Remember that in nature, you are surrounded by large and small animals that have an excellent sense of smell. Exceptional hygiene is essential: keep everything clean and free of food residues and other waste that can attract unwanted guests.

Little things that can be your salvation

Seemingly unimportant little things can gain enormous importance in the open air. A first aid kit, sunscreen, insect and mosquito repellent, a hammer for pegs, a clothesline with clothes pegs, sewing accessories, a Swiss knife, a flashlight, paper, a pencil, playing cards, crossword puzzles and of course a camera to capture the best moments for the future hold.

Relax and indulge yourself

Take time to relax on vacation and have a pleasant time with your family in the untouched, green, and quiet nature. Explore the area, play sports, play popular board games, and meet new, exciting people. We wish you a great camping holiday!