Not permanent caravanning

[Beehpee]

Morning one and all, well as I posted previously (seems like an age ago but was probably about 3 months) we are about to embark on something of an adventure, we've finally reached the point of completion on house sale and purchase of a bungalow that's in need of a complete refurbishment, tomorrow we shall be parking the caravan on the front garden of the bungalow and we expect to be living in it for maybe 3 months, not the best time of year maybe but not to worry, I have to say both myself and my wife are excited to be doing the refurb and also to be living in the van, there are contingency plans in place for alternative accommodation should the weather prove to be really severe but hopefully this won't be needed, so bring on the morning when I can move what remains of our worldly goods (the ones not already in storage) and begin what I've no doubt will be a tough few months but also hopefully a rewarding few months in many respects, I'll give updates as to how we get on in the caravan and any problems we have.

BP

 

[Beehpee]

Oops wrong category perhaps a moderator would like to move it.

BP

 

[Dustydog]

sir Sticky

See it as an extended holiday!
No doubt you have a good 16 amp power supply, mains water hook up and grey waste drainage.
We did 3 months in the caravan 6 years ago when dad was on the way out.
The real bind and it was minor was the clothes washing. Otherwise we were well comfy.
Good luck with the resto.

 

[Mel]

Sounds really exciting. Good luck with the project.
Mel

 

[Trevormc]

That's the way to do it. not having to go miles home after working on your own property. wish you well.

Trevor

 

[Beehpee]

Thanks for the replies, we're all packed up and await the call from solicitors tomorrow giving us the go ahead to pick up the keys, fingers crossed all go's well, couple of days to get things sorted so we are comfy in the caravan, i.e. plumbing in water and waste and finding places for everything then start ripping the bungalow apart, and yes it's going to be good to be able to down tools at the end of the day and not have to put everything away only to get it all out again, let's hope for the mildest winter on record but just in case I've bought some good thermals.

BP

 

[RayS]

We did this 20 years ago and it worked very well. Depending on your DIY skills you can do a number of things to make life easier, especially if you are confident with electrics.
Some of these are (probably) technically illegal so i won't elaborate here.

One suggestion is to decided a fixed 'tools down' time and try to stick to it. Suggest about 5.00pm Get the TV working in the caravan, get the heat on, close the curtains and pretend you are on a nice CL somewhere. In the same vein, eat out at least once a week - try all the pubs round your new home area. Yoou might even consider having a day/ half a day off each week

Our priority was to get a bathroom working if not finished so showers were readily available.
I agree that clothing an be a bit of a problem. We bought a couple of cheap hanging rails and put them in the 'spare' bedroom so that everything that needed it could be hung up.

Cordless telephones are also useful (although these days you probably have mobiles anyway). Similarly the computer. If you set up a wireless router you should get sufficient signal in the adjacent caravan. Don't want to miss reading this Forum do you ?
Finally, if you don't already know them, have a look at Screwfix and Toolstation. The latter is particularly good with free delivery on anything over £10 and usually next day. they will also take 'overbught' items back if still in package and in within - I think - 30 days, so you can risk the extra items 'just in case'.

Good luck