Camping Practices

A practical guide to everyday life at the campsite — how to work with the awning, kitchen, bedding equipment and how to prepare for your first night in a camper.

Awning

Extension

Remove carefully with the crank, supporting with legs while extending. Tighten the straps after the awning is fully extended. The arms should be left with a slight bend.

Use in light rain

Tilt one side of the awning downward by lowering one leg slightly, so water can drain and not form pools.

Use in light wind

The straps are for additional reinforcement. When forecasting strong winds, always retract the awning.

Never leave it unattended

Sudden wind can damage it seriously.

Kitchen and cooking

Lighting the burners

Open both glass lids. Turn the knob and press down until you hear gas hissing. While pressing, light using the burner ignition button or with a lighter.

If it goes out immediately after releasing the knob, try again and release more slowly.

Reheating food

In a pot with very little water, on the burner, you can reheat almost anything.

Cleaning

After cooking, clean the burners with damp kitchen paper. When boiling over, wipe immediately to prevent burning on.

Washing dishes

Every camper has sponges, dish soap and a drying rack. Campsites are equipped with dishwashing stations, which make washing much easier — we recommend them.

The collapsible basin is ideal for carrying dishes there and back.

Sleep and bedding equipment

Roof tent

Press the release button and push upward. Before storing, remove pillows and blankets. Locking the tent is done with a short but firm pull to engage the locking mechanism.

Drop-down bed

Lowers smoothly by pulling, and just as easily stores away — push it up and lock the straps.

Extra blankets

If you don't need them, fold and store in the trunk, in the bag for them.

Pillows

If there are extras, leave them on the front seats.

Washing and drying clothes and towels

Most campsites have washing machines and dryers. Campers have clothes drying racks and a collapsible basin, if something needs to be hand washed.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before returning

Make sure that:

• The toilet cassette is emptied and cleaned
• Gray water is disposed of
• The camper is tidy and clean
• Interior equipment (tables, chairs, cables, hose) is stored in its place
• Your personal belongings are removed

Tips for the first night

Arrive at the campsite earlier, while it's still light. This way you'll have time to:

• Level the camper calmly
• Connect to power, if available
• Test the water, gas and lighting
• Extend the awning and get your bearings
• Organize your luggage and sleeping arrangements

Don't worry if something seems unfamiliar — after the first day everything will come naturally.