When caravan season arrives, the last thing you want is to find your van in a state. But if you leave it all year round without caring for it properly, that's exactly what will happen.

Most of us can't stand the thought of cleaning, but it's an important part of being a caravan owner. It will give you a welcoming dwelling for your holiday, and it'll also mean your caravan lasts longer.

This guide will give you some top tips for cleaning your caravan inside and out, ensuring it's always gleaming and looking as good as new.

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Every caravan owner looks forward to this time of the year – it's officially caravan season!

You may have just enjoyed a long weekend away for the first Bank Holiday of the year or you may be getting geared up for a few days by the seaside during the Easter school holidays. As the sun starts to shine and caravan season draws upon us, it's time to get prepped and ready to hook the van up and get on the road for your next adventures.

With two more Bank Holidays in May, followed by the whole summer, you may want to get away from the stresses of work and every day life even more than usual this year. And we have everything you need to ensure your trips go smoothly and you have everything you need.

The evenings are longer now that the clocks have gone back, meaning you have more daylight to enjoy your caravan or motor home – but have you de-wintered it and given it its annual deep clean ready for all the plans you have in place?

Preparation is key to a successful touring season, so we wanted to run through a checklist of things to do to ensure your caravan is at its best after being in winter storage for the last few months...

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Being in a small space is part of the caravan holiday charm, but there are times where you wish you had just that little bit more room – especially when you're trying to cook a meal for the whole family.

Going on a caravan break during the summer months is so much easier, as you have the great outdoors to use for your evening meal. BBQs come as part of the package when you go camping and caravanning, and most meals are comprised of a perfectly grilled burger, enough sausages to sink a small boat and an array of salad, coleslaw and pasta bowl trimmings to accompany your meat.

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Many people think caravanning holidays are reserved for the UK's hottest months. But there's no reason why you can't enjoy a caravan break when the weather's not at it's best.

In fact, lots of people choose to go on caravan breaks during the winter.

Having said that, it's not just a case of packing your stuff and heading to your favourite caravan park. There are some different considerations you'll have to make and perhaps some extra items you'll need to take.

Here's your guide to caravanning in winter.

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So you've decided to try camping for the first time. Exciting!

You might have some reservations about 'roughing it' in the great outdoors, but don't worry! We've rounded up some essential camping tips for beginners to ensure you're as prepared as possible.

Some might be obvious, some are things you might not have thought of. But all of them will help you to ensure your first camping experience goes as smoothly as possible.

Let's dive right in...

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