Life in a caravan – Chapter 2, hitching & reversin

One of the more comical dances to take place in caravan parks is the tango between husband and wife as they grapple with reverse motion. Similar to the port-a-potti emptying, driving in reverse is generally handled by the male while instructions are issued by the female. No I’m still not suggesting anything. This can be an harmonious affair which unites the couple with the warm feeling of success as their excellent team work allows them to slot the van around a corner no caravan should have to navigate in reverse; or it can lead to fractures and heated conversations from which it will likely take a good nights rest to recover if it doesn’t end in immediate divorce. Continue reading “Life in a caravan – Chapter 2, hitching & reversin”

Life in a caravan – Chapter 1, housework

Life in a caravan is, unsurprisingly, unlike life at home. The van itself is, for example, about one sixteenth the floor space of our house. On the other hand travelling with the van gives you an endless backyard. For those of you that may be interested we thought we would document a few of our observations and experiences about life in a caravan. Continue reading “Life in a caravan – Chapter 1, housework”