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Around 3000 or so touring caravans are reported stolen each year in the UK, representing a major inconvenience to their owners. Unlike a car, a caravan is an extension to your home and caravan theft not only has the usual financial implications but can be very emotional for the individuals involved...

 

One of the most important elements of any camping or backpacking experiences is your food preparation...

A fun trip into the great outdoors can quickly turn into a nightmare without the right cooking equipment.  Chewing on raw macaroni and eating cold beans is no way to end a day of vigorous hiking or a really long drive.

Although the idea of cooking a meal over a campfire has a sort of romantic appeal, you should never count on a campfire to make your dinner.  Firstly, cooking anything other than sausages over a campfire is harder than it looks.  More importantly, you can’t always count on the availability of useable wood, and many national parks outlaw campfires altogether because of their inherent danger.  A good camping stove is therefore a must for any overnight backpacking or camping trip.

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Do you, like me rely on your household insurance for your bikes as well?

Statistics show that around 131,000 bicycles were reported stolen in the UK in 2004 whilst around 35,000 cyclists a year are involved in accidents. Would your bike be covered by your contents policy if it was stolen from the bike rack on the car? If your bike was damaged or stolen, could you afford to replace it?

Although improvements have been made to reduce the risk of accident on many cycling routes in Britain’s towns and cities, there will always be a potential risk wherever motor vehicles and bicycles share the same thoroughfares. The statistics make grim reading but more often than not, it is the motorist who is at fault, although this is little by way of compensation if you are injured and cannot work.

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Caravans have come along way over the years, and if your memories of touring caravans are cold draughty damp things, you should really take a look at the latest models. Also, if your memories of campsites are of wet damp fields with cold smelly toilet blocks, you should have a look at todays campsite/caravan parks, you will be suprised.

So what is different in caravans today?

The easy answer is a great deal, but if you still aren't convinced, pop along to your local dealer and have a look.  That's what I did a few months ago and have never looked back.  As a comfortable base for other adventure and outdoor activities such as mountain biking, canoeing, walking and just about anything else, the modern caravan is a great place to stay.  If you choose your sites carefully (I would always opt for the Caravan Club sites without a bar/club particularly if you have a young family in tow!) you can be assured of high spec, clean facilities in some great locations.

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