Tips for Campers – VW Camper Van Guide

So, you are deciding to go for a camping trip but still do not exactly know what are required and what are not. Camping trips can be a real fun only if you are prepared for it. To go on a camping trip you need to be organized and have the required things in order. Here are some of the things that you need to check on:

Budgeting – Firstly, set yourself a budget. This may sound to be less important but your camping trip depends upon how much you can spend. Having thought of the budget, go check out the competitive prices and buy the stuff that you may need. They are mostly of:

• Tent, sleeping bag
• Utensils (pots, pans, dishes)
• Knife (a Swiss army knife and a large knife might do) and at least 50 feet of rope
• Lots of water stored in tanks
• Buy foods that can be easily prepared
• Cooler to store your food
• Soaps and detergents
• Appropriate clothing
• Some medicines and a first aid box

Making a checklist – be always sure to make a checklist and double-check it to be sure that you are not leaving behind anything. This will give you a chance to update and revise that nothing is left out.

Finding a campground – if you have not planned that already, do it. Check out the map and see the areas that offer the best camping grounds and what are required for them. Make reservations in advance so as to get a better area.

Not too far away – do not camp too far away from other campers. Surely you need some sort of privacy but getting too far away might be a bad idea in case you are in trouble and need help.

Know your equipment – being familiar with your equipment is a vital part of any camping trip and you must become adept at using them. Things like pitching a tent or lighting a stove must be learnt.

Early arrival – if you are absolutely new to a camping trip, you should come early enough to be acquainted with rules and regulations of the camping ground and also get a nicer place.

Thought for food – you do not want to be left hungry so, spare some thought on what you will be eating and for how many. Consider the meals, the snacks and the beverages.

Now as you are prepared for your camping trip after checking all the things and getting ready, you may consider taking a VW camper van which is hugely popular for camping purposes. There are lots of places where you can camp and three counties showground offers some nice spots.

Take Good Care of Your Car – VW Show Tips

So, you have a car and love it very much. You wish it to be spic and span and running. Well you need to do some simple things to achieve it. Follow these tips and surely your beloved vehicle will be fine:

• During the earliest part of your car’s life, do not drive at more than 85-90 km/hr, keep acceleration low and do not put heavy weight on it.
• When starting your car accelerate it slowly as it may cause wear and tear during the initial phase.
• Do not keep your car idle either at traffic lights or in the driveway. This will cause unnecessary fuel damage.
• Remember to replace the air filters regularly so as not to allow dirt into the engine.
• Driving at high speeds and accelerating quickly can be tough on the engine and will require frequent repairing work.
• Maintain how much gas you use and keep a record of it. This is a good way to save some of extra money too.
• Do not over fill the gas tank of your car.
• Remember to change the oil in your car’s engine.
• When you are not using your car for a long time, do not forget to take it out for a spin to keep it running.
• Maintain the car’s exterior by washing and waxing the car.
• Remember to remove the battery connections so as not to drain it away.
• Your brakes may be working fine for the moment but check them once every year.
• Keep the interiors car by parking it in the shade of trees or using car shades.
• Clean the insides of your car regularly with a vacuum pump.
• To extend the life of your tires avoid quick turns, fast stops and sudden starts.
• Remember to check the air pressure of your car’s tire regularly.
• If your car windshield has a small chip, then repairing it at the earliest is wiser than keeping it. This may later on grow into a major problem.
• The paint outside is not only for looking good but also to protect your car from the rust and damages that may destroy your car.
• Regularly keep a check on the mud and splash guards that protect the car’s engine from getting damaged.
• Use a wheel cleaner to clean the wheels.

These are some of the basic tips for keeping your in mint condition so that they may appear at VW show. The VW festival is a yearly event to showcase the bevy of beauties that men are so fond of. It is a much-awaited event.