Camping for a novice!

[Lizziehorselover]

A wee table to put phones on etc.

I had EHU so also a wee radiator.

My dad said he used to have a wee bucket when he went caravaning... not sure its the same meaning

 

[OldNag]

Can also put a small pop-up tent inside box (friend does this) as keeps her much more snug, apparently.

I have done that in my trailer... Works a treat!

 

[Northern Hare]

I'd definitely recommend a small pop up tent inside your trailer / horsebox - it makes such a difference - so much warmer / no drafts / horsebox smells / condensation - and you can make yourself a little nest inside with airbed / duvets underneath and a sleeping bag and blankets on top! Once you're up in the morning you can then zip the tent back up and you'll know that everything will stay clean inside the tent ready for the next night.

You can get the tents from about £15-£20 on ebay etc and they fold up to nothing (once you get the hang of them!).

 

[Vodkagirly]

I'd definitely recommend a small pop up tent inside your trailer / horsebox - it makes such a difference - so much warmer / no drafts / horsebox smells / condensation - and you can make yourself a little nest inside with airbed / duvets underneath and a sleeping bag and blankets on top! Once you're up in the morning you can then zip the tent back up and you'll know that everything will stay clean inside the tent ready for the next night.

You can get the tents from about £15-£20 on ebay etc and they fold up to nothing (once you get the hang of them!).

Do they stay up without guide ropes ok?

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Do they stay up without guide ropes ok?

Yup, undo them and they pop open, ideal for indoor camping, no tieing down, no poles etc

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Opening them is simple, putting them away is a different matter. Wrestling would be easier

 

[TTK]

Another tip to those above:
Fix a strip of velcro horizontally over the top of each window.
Fix opposing piece of velcro onto a bit of old curtain (charity shops are great) or even old clothing.
When parked up for sleeping, pop 'curtains' on. Great if you are a person who wakes at 1st light, or if parked by a big camp/car park light.

Hot water bottle - even if filled from hot tap on campsite - best shoved into sleeping bag at least 10 mins before getting in.

love the Velcro curtain idea FF, implementing that one this weekend!