How we set up our caravan on site

Longleat Caravan and motorhome club site is one of our favourites, however, the country lane entrance always generates a little extra excitement/stress!

In this video we show you how we set up our Swift touring caravan on site for a weekend stay, will there be arguments or will it go to plan?

Our awning is a Dometic Leggera 260S, here is a link to it.

Here is the kit we use to film including affiliate links

DJI Osmo Pocket 3
We now use this as our main camera and it is fantastic, we went for the bundle as it includes the extra battery and stand

GoPro Hero 11
The Hero 11 is a great bit of kit, especially since the stabilisation is insane.

GoPro Volta
Not only is the Volta an excellent grip it has a built-in battery so it is great for extending filming time.

GoPro Accessory Pack
This kit includes loads of different connectors and mounts for all occasions.

iPhone 12 Mini
All the greatness of an iPhone but in a smaller form factor.

DJI MIC
Improves sound quality significantly, especially if you are moving around away from the camera, we use this with both the iPhone and GoPro

Victiv Tripod
Essential when you need those super steady shots

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Music by David Cutter

[arthurdent]

Some great stuff in there, just a couple of things for any newbies using this video as a guide.
1) He skipped over the side to side levelling, but always do this first.
2) Always choke the wheels
3) It is important to plug the EHU cable into the caravan then the post. Otherwise you are walking around with a piece of wire (the cable) which is connected to 230v which is not a good idea
4) When connection the water aways put the pump into the container before connecting to the van (he did it wrong) a) This means that the pump isn’t on the ground which may have been a dog’s toilet. b) the pump is primed with water and isn’t running dry to start with.
5) When filling he water system first run each cold tap in turn, then run each hot tap. This ensures that all pipes and the boiler are full.

[craignelson-swiftyenzed]

I like that you don't take yourselves too seriously. Oh and we use "drivers side" and "passenger side" rather than the your right, my right thing. ..but we all know that "she's right", yes dear, you're right dear.. love you long time dear...

[eltel]

Brill video. Plain and simple showing complete novices, like me, it's not as difficult as we think.
Very helpful.
Many thanks.

[bdixon]

As a total newbie to this im glad Ive come across your channel. A great help to me and my mrs, as we start our journey. Thank you.... following

[andrewrees]

Fantastic video, spot on sensible info delivered in a non anorak way with a smile or two.

[katrinatikey]

You two are a great team and a lovely couple. I'm pleased I stumbled across your channel. Now for some binge watching. Thanks for your helpful tips.

[caravanstuff]

Looked good to me... I've been caravanning for 3 decades now!!.♥️🇬🇧

[Chrisevs]

Me, my wife and our 1 year old are taking our first caravan, on our first trip in 2 days. Thanks for the tips!

[mailbox]

Good to see someone setting up so we can pick up a few tips. When levelling the van put the level on the floor for better results also we use 40 shot toilet fluid & rinse. It's the best we have used and it's a bubblegum smell. ' Re the awning we use the dometic Rally Pro 390 poled and it's up in 40 mins. Seen to many air awnings collapsed on one side.

[Mrliamames]

You know what I loved the splash of pink and glug of water and same flippant attitude to the rest esp the CAMC stasi made me laugh it’s brilliant, who cares about exact measurements as long as it suits you! Followed 😊

[peterwilliamson]

You guys are hilarious but you still get the job done! Awesome.

[johnwainwright]

Brilliant video, and as you rightly say..its team work, as long as us guys know from the start who is really in charge - take a bow ladies 😄

Whilst I have owned caravans before and had many caravan holidays, the one thing that you do which has enlightened me is to use an inflatable awning for short breaks 👍

I will watch out for more vlogs from you both

Best Wishes

[arnoldsinavan]

Love that you guys share the set up.
I’m so nervous about ours arriving & getting the set up sorted

[bgjohnson]

Hi enjoyed your video but here's a little snippet of information for you the reason for connecting the power lead, caravan end first is that in the event of a there being any mains electric device being active you could potentially have current arcing during connection / disconnection and as the socket is usually in or near the battery compartment, gas from the battery could ignite. So on arrival caravan end first and on departure disconnect from the post first. This dates back to the earlier lead acid batteries which produced hydrogen I don't actually know what gas most modern batterie emit or if they are still explosive. I hope you find this helpful. Regards Garry Johnson

[scottyepb]

Also an awning rail stopper left in the rail makes sure the awning is positioned correctly every time with no messing around

[fat-shotgolf]

Thanks. I like the fact you got the caravan fully installed before setting up the awning. I'll be mindful to do that next time. 👍

[barbsdee]

Love the watering can ❤ We used to clean off the worst of the muck which is acceptable and not like cleaning and polishing the whole caravan like we’ve seen some do 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[davidsqvbcn]

Glad to join your channel, you guys! Cheers from Barcelona 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻, byeeee 😀

[mickgray]

if you had a good time why doe it matter what anyone else thinks.
Nice one guys

[howellbillington]

Love the way you make it so easy. I'm new to touring so your video helps. Going to the Isle of Wight without a motor mover, can't get fitted in time. Anyway excellent.