Why an RV?




comfortable on adventure


Always your familiar surroundings with you on a journey? The camper who is always ready. This means camping offers comfort, optimal freedom and pleasure trip thus far. Everything is there, your own kitchen, sleeping space and sanitary facilities. So you'll have no more need extra stuff. Just your clothes and food for the first few days to pack and go!



The big advantages of a camper are mainly based on freedom and luxury. You can wherever you are, you often need no additional license, you are quickly underway and have a solid and comfortable accommodation. Yet there are also some things you should keep in mind when buying a camper as the purchase price, fuel economy and the level of the camper that you do not always fit in all tunnels. With a smaller model camper you can enroll your awning and even the town or village for shopping, with the larger models you will need to do this before you have a stadium has been searched.

The camperbus




The campers are most common in the Netherlands in four distinct models: the camperbus, the alcove, the semi-integral and integral. In America, they are building known as transport buses and coaches to camper, but they are not allowed here because of the length. The four aforementioned camper models are further described below.



The name of this model camper says it all, this is a converted bus. A converted van, welt means. It is often extra raised roof, so there are two additional berths in the roof added. It is possible to choose a van to camperbus to build. Without increased camperbus the roof is suitable for up to two people. The bus can cooked, heated and cooled. Use Camper Buses relatively less fuel than other types of campers.

Semi-integral




A alkoofcamper is to recognize the great space on top of the driver's cabin. There is a solid double in. You can choose between the alkoofcamper a performance with or without a double bottom. The double bottom offers a number of advantages such as more storage space, a lower entry level and low center of gravity. The alcove offers space for four or more persons by the proper amount of interior.

At various places in the camper can sleep places in the area over the cab driver, but also in the zit-/eethoek. Sometimes, the alkoofcamper extended, making a further two people are sleeping. Many families and to swear by this model, because the space that it offers. This camper used relatively much fuel, because he absorbs a lot of wind. It is therefore advisable to purchase an alcove with a powerful engine.



The semi-integral motorhome is built on a chassis with a cab driver and can accommodate two people. There is no alcove in which he used less fuel. The sleeping place is usually back and is easily accessible, making it increasingly also in the taste falls in the elderly, for example. The camper provides a proper space, especially if it is extended.

Formats




The integral camper makes optimum use of space, because he is equally wide. The driver in this model is really part of the living room. The windshield is extra large, which is very pleasant during the travel. This model is suitable for four or more persons. Larger versions have a small garage back, For example, bicycles or scooters which can stand. Often there is a top than sleeping with a double bed. On the front above the cab is often a hefbed mounted, that can fall down and can accommodate two people.



On the RV market is a large number of different formats for the camper to find. The length of campers may vary, it is logically, the longer the camper, the more space on the inside. In Europe, there are restrictions on the maximum length of a camper made. He may be up to twelve meters long. Most are between five and eight meters long. If you travel with children is a version with bunk beds, for example, a good choice, seniors might opt for a rather low entry and separate, elevated beds.

Bedding




The treinzit is a common form of the seating area in campers. The name is due to the preparation of the two two banks. They are opposite each other, separated by a table.
Among the banks or storage space is a place for the water tanks. The rondzit is almost entirely disappeared from campers, although there are older models which still prevents this form.

A sitting area where we in the Netherlands still crazy enough to have no name, which is preparing a double bank with the direction to a state and against the side wall (or to be combined in an L-drive). The cabin seats can be reversed, so that they become part of the seating area. In Belgium this is called a maxi salon. This form is very popular. He saves space for other components directly into the living area, such as the kitchen and the bed.



For sleeping in a camper there are several options. The most common being the fixed beds, such as the alcove, the hoekbed and bunk beds. A box bed is not terribly well and should be achieved with a laddertje. For children over three years, this is a fun, exciting bed to sleep, adults are more likely for a flat bed ' on the ground floor of the camper ' choose. Other options sleep with children are the hefbed and bunk. The top of a bunk bed in a camper often equipped with a trapping net so your child can sleep safely. This also applies to the hefbedden over zitgroep which daytime in the ceiling or be folded against the wall. A hoekbed, the name says it all, is a bed where a side out for a corner and ' inner ' sleeping place is shorter, so as to make room for example, a closet or kitchen. A garagebed is built above the storage space for bicycles and motorcycles and is thus slightly higher. Finally, there is still the twin beds, which is a split double with an intervening loopruimte to make ' night out can be made without disturbing the other. Most fixed beds seem increasingly to the bed at home and his suspension, for instance inside mattresses, slats soils or even a box spring. So you're also in the camper assured of a refreshing night's sleep.

Materials




One advantage of traveling by RV is that you always can prepare your favorite dishes in your own kitchen. During the tours so you can even try out local specialties. Kitchens in campers become more and more conveniences. In addition to a standard three-ring gas, are also increasingly wider in freezers and refrigeration, there is often an option for an oven and / or microwave. Some manufacturers think even further with you and install for example, a spice rack or a holder for coffee in the kitchen. A hood even belongs to the options.



The most widely used materials which a camper made are: aluminum, plywood, polyester and vinyl (for the floor). The roof is usually covered with a polyester plate to prevent hail. In a camperbus can also be placed at increased roof. This is achieved the old roof off and replaced by a roof which is increasing.

Doors




The cheapest is often the best, watch where you park your camper. Parking him in places where more campers or where people come regularly. Is it dark? Park the camper than, for example, under a lamppost. The discovery is thus likely to significantly increase the intruder. Of course you also submit your valuables are not in sight.



The doorman doors are often no major obstacle for burglars. In order to do something here you can use design locks. This design locks are attached to the door and thereby ensure that the pen is on the door frame. The most effective are the locks that are mounted at knee height. This is because a burglar, for example, when he used a crowbar, with his knee under pressure. Is of course convenient for two slots to buy using the same key.

Immobilizer and alarm




The roof light are slightly harder to secure. There are special facilities for sale at the camping things better.



A start breaker and an alarm are two essential requirements in a camper. As an extra advantage you can remotely operate the system enable you to direct the entire alarm peril can activate and wake up the whole environment of the siren of alarm.

First alert against smoke and carbon monoxide




Natural leave the caravan portion of your camper annually in a qualifying company. You leave the hose renew and check the connections. Also electric wires must be sufficiently independent to continue to wear especially in walls and plates. In addition, it is advisable for a two-kilogram powder fire extinguisher and a combined smoke and carbon monoxide reporter on board. Read the instructions in advance, if you have to consider if you need him, it is often too late. Attach the extinguisher always in camper near the door, here he is easy to reach, both from within and from outside. There are three types of fire extinguishers suitable for the camper to use the powder extinguisher, CO2 extinguisher and Foam. Every year you must let the fire extinguisher labels.



A combined smoke and carbon monoxide reporter affixing is obviously a must in every camper. It is the first reporter to alert, for sale in most do-it-yourself affairs. These should be attached to the ceiling, at least 25 cm from the wall. Replace at least once a year the batteries.

Gas Cylinders




Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas which occurs when an incomplete combustion and is highly toxic. In the camper can during cooking to inadequate ventilation all carbon monoxide occur, you notice there is almost nothing. Certainly in some colder periods when the doors and windows closed in the camper there is a real risk.



One aspect where the missing in a camper is the disselbak, they almost always separate lockable bin is mounted on the pole. The cylinders are placed in the side walls and a copper pipe connected to the equipment. On a propane gas odor is added so that it is better to smell like a gas leak occurs. Turn off gas cylinders upright and always make sure there is enough ventilation openings. Do not use hoses longer than a meter. And make sure it approved high pressure hoses, which you at least once every two years to replace. Make it good for hose connections by using tulle hose and hose clamps. Today, many pipelines already in the caravan of copper and snakes are rare.


LPG (auto) gas may be used in the camper, but only in the Netherlands getankt not be for the use for heating, cooling and cooking. Tank you in another European country it is no problem. In contrast to a (car) for LPG gas cylinders have not overfill. Let the filling of gas cylinders therefore always have to approved filling stations.
Always use the correct pressure regulator between gas and gas. The required gas pressure can be found on the nameplate on the gas. Going on a bottle of connecting devices with different pressure? Then you must also use different pressure regulators. Obviously Mounts the pressure regulator which has the highest pass closest to the gas cylinder. Replace a pressure regulator always after five years in relation to wear on the membrane.

Electricity




Also mounting a gas detector to warn of a possible leak of butane / propane gas (LPG works including) is recommended. These reporters are also suitable for home use (natural gas). The place where you assemble them is important, so read the instructions.



The electrics in the camper should be regularly monitored, which may by the dealer or the garage. Will you work on the electrical installation services? Do it safely and in accordance with the rules. The voltage values are 220 Volt and 12 Volt. A voltage of 12 volts is not always harmless. There might arise if the fire wiring is not okay, or if you have extra lights or appliances on the 12-volt line installation. The connection to a 220-volts installation is the safest if you have the blue, splashing water CEE-plug cable and a neoprene (of up to twenty meters long) used. Roll the cable always be ready, so you can avoid heat-development. CEE connection with caravans are grounded. If your caravan CEE no connection, you must RCCB places. Also, make sure the metal parts of the camper (walls, chassis, aanrechtblad, etc.) are grounded. Finally, with only water and electricity, so the exterior of your camper always splash watertight.

Tips & Tricks




In the water tanks, especially at higher temperatures, salmonella and many alla arise. The water in water tanks must be refreshed every day and the pipes must be at least twice a year to be flushed to keep them clean. Legionella grows at a temperature between 25 and 50 degrees if you hot water in the caravan have, it is therefore prudent to make sure the water is hot enough. Hot enough to say above 60 degrees. Your boiler heats the water less well, please contact your supplier. Anyway, the water tanks and be always prepared to sunlight to prevent algae form.



Let installing electricity and gas pipelines preferably to profession.

Read all materials, equipment and tools that you use the first use. In the camper, a fire extinguisher course not missing. Your do-it-yourself case has a wide range.

Never fill gas itself, but to have it approved filling stations. Close also cylinders if they do not use and store gas cylinders in a cool, well-ventilated place, outside the reach of children.

Taxes




In order to drive a camper which includes water and load weighs up to 3500 pounds, is a B license sufficient. In addition, a C license is required. You may also drive faster than 80 km on the highway, since the camper be seen as a passenger. The rules apply not a truck. You may therefore simply a way in, for a truck is prohibited.

To reverse the camper, most copies equipped with a reversing camera. Of course, if ' n camera also be used as a rear-view mirror. A practical advantage of a camper is the fact that it is both a personal vehicle, though he obviously more space than an ordinary passenger.



For campers who privately are used, there is also the fourth monthly rate that you can pay. This makes it attractive for many people to achieve a stronger diesel engine in their camper to choose, because the tax disadvantage for diesel lifted by the fourth rate. In the fourth rate, the amount of road taxes in a time be met. Additionally, you can not use an automatic monthly debit.