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The Ultimate Guide – What To Pack In A Touring Caravan Or Motorhome

We know that packing for a holiday can be stressful, so we’ve put together this guide of what to pack in a touring caravan or motorhome for you to cross off as you pack. Of course, every family is different, so you might not need everything that’s on this list, and there could be things you’d like to add. We know that flags are controversial, so that one’s definitely optional! With over 50 years providing memorable family holidays on the Jurassic Coast, we’ve tried our best to include everything we could think of, so that you can avoid rushing to the nearest supermarket on your first night, when you just want to relax. You can either bookmark this page to look back at when it’s time to pack, or click the link below to download a PDF with the list on.

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Touring Essentials:

  • Towing Mirrors
  • Tow Bar
  • Electric Hook Up (plus adapter if it’s necessary)
  • Awning / Sun Canopy and Poles / Pump
  • Sturdy Pegs
  • Tie-Down Straps
  • Mallet
  • Peg Puller
  • Levelling Blocks
  • Wheel Clamp
  • Hitch Lock
  • Small Toolkit (screwdrivers, wrench, zip ties, duct tape, allen keys etc.)
  • Gas Cylinder
  • Groundsheet
  • Draught Excluder Skirt
  • Spirit Level
  • Wind Break
  • Gazebo (check your campsite’s policy first)
  • Doormats
  • Steps
  • Camping Chairs
  • Cushions
  • Camping Table
  • Heater
  • Lights
  • Torch & Batteries
  • Flag & Flagpole (if that’s your thing!)
  • Water Container & Hose
  • Waste Water Container
  • Pitch Reserved Sign (for motorhomes)
  • Clothes Airer/Washing Line & Pegs
  • Picnic Rug
  • Extension leads
  • Charging Cables
  • Fan
  • ID, Bank Cards & Cash
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Bags For Life & Storage Boxes
  • Sat Nav
  • Local Walking Maps
  • Caravan / Motorhome and Car Insurance Documents / Breakdown Cover
  • Download Your Park’s App (if they have one, if not you’ll need to get a park map and note down any contact numbers you might need)
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Kitchen:

  • Washing Up Bowl
  • Washing Up Liquid
  • Sponge / Dish Cloth / Scrubbing Brush
  • Drying Rack
  • Tea Towels
  • Hand Wash / Soap
  • Cleaning Spray
  • Cutlery & Crockery
  • Glasses & Mugs
  • Picnic Set
  • Chopping Board
  • Pots & Pans
  • Kettle
  • Oven Trays
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Oven Gloves
  • Bottle Opener & Corkscrew
  • Ice Cube Tray
  • Cool Blocks
  • Cool Box
  • Bins (to separate rubbish and recycling)
  • Bin Bags
  • Food Storage Boxes / Bags
  • Water Bottles
  • Tin Foil
  • Cling Film
  • Scissors
  • Fire Blanket
  • Place Mats & Coasters
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Outdoor cooking:

  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit (check your campsite’s policy first)
  • Coals / Gas / Logs
  • Matches
  • Small pieces of wood for levelling

Food Basics:

  • Oil (your choice)
  • Butter
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Herbs & Spices
  • Sauces
  • Squash
  • Dried Pasta
  • Rice
  • Coffee / Tea Bags
  • Sugar
  • Cupboard Snacks
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Bathroom:

  • Cleaning Spray
  • Toilet Cassette
  • Toilet Brush
  • Blue / Pink Toilet Fluid
  • Toilet Roll (quick dissolving rolls specifically for cassette toilets are recommended)
  • Hand Wash / Soap
  • Hand Towel
  • Towels & Swim Towels

Toiletries:

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Mouth Wash
  • Hair Brush
  • Shower Gel / Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Medication
  • Painkillers
  • Plasters
  • Make Up
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Deodorant
  • Perfume / Aftershave
  • Sun Cream & After Sun
  • Bug Spray
  • Tissues
  • Nail Clippers
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Bedroom:

  • Sleeping Bags / Duvets
  • Pillows and Pillow Cases
  • Sheets
  • Blankets
  • Hair Dryer (travel sized / low power is best)
  • Airbed & Pump, or Roll Mat (if anyone’s sleeping in the awning)

Entertainment:

  • Phones / Tablets / Laptops
  • Books / Games / Pack of Cards
  • TV, Cable and Antenna
  • DVDs / CDs / Radio
  • Personal Hobbies
  • Camera / Binoculars
  • Football / Frisbee / Boules
  • Bikes, Locks, Helmets & Bike Rack
  • Watersports Equipment & Wetsuits
  • Beach Tent
  • Bucket & Spade

Clothes & Shoes:

  • Seasonal Clothing (lots of layer options)
  • Waterproofs
  • Walking Boots
  • Flip Flops or Wellies (for quickly walking to the park facilities)
  • Swimwear
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Children & Babies:

  • Games, Toys & Puzzles
  • Colouring Books and Pens/Pencils
  • Small Play Tent
  • Car Activities
  • Car Seats
  • Nappies, Changing Mat, Cot, Baby Food
  • Childs Medication

Dogs:

  • Collar & Lead / Harness
  • Bowls
  • Food & Treats
  • Poo Bags
  • Toys
  • Bed (familiar from home)
  • Ground Stake

Browse our Pitches

At West Dorset Leisure Holidays, we have pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes available at many of our Parks on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. All benefit from free-to-use, modern facility blocks and access to a range of other facilities, depending on which Park you choose. Electric hook-ups are available on grass, gravel and hard-based pitches, and we’ve got non-electric meadows available too. Select pitches at Highlands End and Golden Cap Holiday Parks are available all year round, even over the festive period.

Highlands End

Gravel Pitch
Units up to 10m

Units up to 10m
(32.8 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Graston Copse

Grass Pitch
Units up to 7.5m

Units up to 7.5m
(24.6 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Golden Cap

Hard-Base Pitch
Units up to 10m

Units up to 10m
(32.8 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Graston Copse

Gravel Pitch
Units up to 7.5m

Units up to 7.5m
(24.6 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Highlands End

Hard-Base Pitch
Units up to 7.5m

Units up to 7.5m
(24.6 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Sandyholme

Gravel Pitch
Units up to 9m

Units up to 9m
(29.5 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Sandyholme

Meadow Pitch
No Electric Hook-Up

No Electric Hook-Up

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Toilets & Showers Nearby

Toilets & Showers Nearby
A short walk away

Highlands End

Grass Pitch
Units up to 8m

Units up to 8m
(26.2 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)

Use of Leisure Club (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Sandyholme

Meadow Pitch
Electric Hook-Up

Electric Hook-Up

Units up to 9m

Units up to 9m
(29.5 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

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