Planning a Family-Friendly Campervan Trip

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It is hard to beat a family campervan trip if you love adventure, the outdoors and visiting somewhere new. These trips can provide a real sense of adventure, freedom, and privacy that can be hard to find with other types of trips, not to mention they can be much cheaper than an overseas holiday. 

Planning is key to a fun, safe, and memorable trip, so this post will guide you through a few of the main areas to focus on when preparing for your family campervan adventure.

Choosing the Right Vehicle & Layout

First, you need to choose a suitable vehicle for your family. Make sure you pick one that will be large enough for you to all share comfortably with a layout that suits your needs. This means considering factors like beds, storage, and built-in facilities. Safety will be a priority for every parent, so you want to choose a campervan that has modern safety features and a strong Euro NCAP crash rating for peace of mind.

Picking Family-Friendly Campsites & Routes

Once you have chosen a suitable vehicle for your family, you need to think about a campsite. There are fantastic campsites up and down the country to choose from, but you want to find one known to cater for families - this means having play areas, a safe set-up, and nearby amenities. Once you have picked a campsite, use a route-planning app to find the easiest and fastest journey to make it manageable for your little ones.

Safety, Practicalities, & Covering Your Bases

There are a few safety considerations and practicalities to take care of before hitting the road. Be sure to pack a first-aid kit and child car seats, plus its always worth conducting basic maintenance and safety checks on the vehicle (tire pressure, lights, brakes, and checking the levels of things like oil and screenwash etc). You should also locate roadside services on your route and have a good ideas of where you can schedule regular stops so you can refuel and stretch your legs (plus the kids are bound to need toilet breaks). You will also need to take out comprehensive campervan insurance before departing for financial protection and peace of mind.

Packing Smart & On-the-Move Entertainment

When it comes to packing, make sure you have storage solutions that will keep your living area neat and organised. You also need to make sure you have layered clothing for the unpredictable UK weather and entertainment for the kids, including books, portable electronics, games, etc. Plan and prepare your meals in advance to enjoy tasty and easy meals without spending a fortune. Just be mindful when packing what room you have, nobody wants to be stepping over piles of clothes or games etc as there is nowhere to store them.

Nothing beats a family campervan adventure, but these are not always the easiest trips to plan. The above are the main areas you should be focused on so that you can plan a fun, safe, and memorable travel adventure for all ages. By choosing the right vehicle, finding a family-friendly campsite, taking care of practicalities in advance, and packing smartly, you can ensure that everyone enjoys the open road and you create memories that last a lifetime.