The market of houses on wheels, converted vans and other caravans especially large: a large number of models are offered, and you sometimes get lost in the manufacturers’ catalogs among the multitude of original or additional equipment that can be a great ally in your travels.

To improve your vanlife » and make it more comfortable, here is a selection of basic accessories for a mobile home.

Basic accessories for a mobile home

We don’t necessarily think about it, but it’s important to provide your motor home with electricity and water. Don’t forget to bring a power extension cord of convenient length (from 20 to 30 meters), as well as a water pipe, again long enough to fill with clean water. Also consider fittings and other funnels to adapt to all situations.

During your stay, a curtain or awning it’s also essential equipment: it can come as standard or optional on your car, or be installed by you, and will allow you to take advantage of the shade for your outdoor activities, such as meal breaks.

Also supplied as standard, as an option or as an accessory, a bicycle rack also necessary for your outdoor recreation to circulate after you park at a recreation area. Finally, as night falls, curtains or shutters will allow you to hide from prying eyes, as well as from light, cold or heat.

Accessories that should not be forgotten before departure

• First aid kit with everything you need
• Multifunctional Swiss Army knife (tweezers, can opener, corkscrew)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Electric transformer 12V – 220V for connecting devices that work only from the mains
• Cleaning equipment (sponges, napkins, mops, detergents, garbage bags, etc.)
• Documents for the car

What accessories for a small budget?

Garden hose

A garden hose is necessary and very practical. This allows you to pour water or clean the car.

Garden hose connectors

These nozzles are essential to the operation of your garden hose.

Canisters

Canisters can be used for many purposes and remain the most practical way to transport water or other liquids. They can also be filled with fuel to have a supply in case of a long trip.

Crater

A funnel, very practical for pouring liquids without spilling or losing a single drop, is one of the very practical objects when traveling in a motor home.

Electric reel

The winder keeps your cables in order under all circumstances. Since space is limited in a motor home, it is important to have a clean and tidy space.

CEE P17 adapter

The HABA P17 “Mother” adapter allows you to adapt the P17 plug to the French “Mother”. This is important for connecting your vehicle to the mains in reception areas and campsites.

wheel supports

The stops allow you to keep the car in a horizontal position. It is important to sleep flat or, for example, that the water from the shower drains well into the sewer.