The perfect pocket sized guide containing all the essential information you need to happily live the best RV life.
This is the book you've been waiting for--small enough to fit in your pocket but still packed full of all of the essential information you need in order to make all of those RV dreams a reality.
The Camper Van Bible is the ultimate resource for people dreaming of a life on the road as well as those living it right now. It is a handy quick-reference toolkit and something you'll refer to again and again when packing up and on the go. The book succinctly covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:
- How to choose a camper van; old versus new; rental options
- The costs of RV ownership
- Equipment you need
- Cooking methods and food storage
- Sleeping options and where to camp
- How to be an eco-conscious camper
Plus much, much more.
Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive, and authoritative information, this book should be at the top of any serious RVer's essential packing list.
Heed the advice, drool over the pictures. Then go and do it.
The perfect pocket sized guide containing all the essential information you need to happily live the best RV life.Recenzijas
Packed with extra checklists and digrams. You won't want to leave home without it. * Classic Car Weekly * Martin Dorey truly lives the life, an on-the-road adventurer who really practices what he preaches. Whatever you manage to pack into your mobile home, remember to keep this volume in an easy-to-find space as it will serve you well. * Best of British *
Papildus informācija
A pocket-sized edition of the popular The Camper Van Bible, containing all the essential information you need to happily live the camper van life
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Part One DM DO I COME TRUE |
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Buying New: Visit a dealer |
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Top tips for searching for your perfect camper |
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Things to think about when buying your camper |
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Carrying gear/boards/kayaks/toys |
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Your driving licence and motorhomes |
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Travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets (but not at the same time) |
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The Secrets of Happy Camping |
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Condiments and cooking oils |
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Cooking Methods And Heat Sources |
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Fuel for cooking (and heating) |
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Top tips for camper van cooking |
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Beds. Foam And Mattresses |
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Sleeping bags, duvets, liners |
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Camping electrics: leisure batteries |
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Lithium ion leisure batteries |
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Cold weather battery performance |
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Blocking out the daylight |
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Last-Minute Van Maintenance |
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Flush and fill fresh water |
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Flush and freshen the waste tank |
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Check and charge your leisure battery |
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The greenest kind of holiday? |
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Stop blaming everyone else |
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Leave it better: pick up litter |
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Forget single-use plastics |
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Less waste: more recycling |
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Help your site - create less waste |
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Why internet is more than useful |
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Smart vans - teching up your moho |
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Finding Better Overnights |
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Levelling Wedges And Chocks |
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Hand brakes, swivel seats and wedges |
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Find Your Routine-Feel Amazing |
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Choose your van for the mechanic you are |
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Essential vehicle checks: AAA (another annoying acronym) |
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| Resources |
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| Notes |
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| Glossary |
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| Acknowledgements |
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Martin Dorey is a writer, surfer and serial camper van owner. In 2011 he presented the BBC2 television programme One Man and his Camper Van. He is the author of The Camper Van Cookbook (2010), The Camper Van Coast (2012), The Camper Van Bible (2016), Take the Slow Road: Scotland (2018), Take the Slow Road: England and Wales (2019) and Take the Slow Road: Ireland (2020), amongst several others, and he writes regular features for Coast magazine, Camping magazine, Motorhome and Motorcaravan magazine, and the Huffington Post. @campervanliving; www.martindorey.com
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