Confession: We are completely new to caravanning, although used to run a catering trailer so some of the concepts are familiar.

I'm wondering about a few practicalities about travelling.

Firstly, I'm aware of the weight restrictions, but leaving those on one side for a moment, is there any problem setting off with a small amount of water in the onboard tank?
How about the toilet cassette? Do you empty it before travelling?

How useful are the front covers when travelling?

Are the various doors and cupboards secure, especially the fridge, or is there anything which needs securing?

Anything else we need to be aware of? (I know to check the roof is locked down!)

With the catering trailer we had a long checklist covering lights, windows, power supply out, brake off, steadies up etc etc. Most things put there after forgetting them once!

Thanks for all your advice so far!

Peter

+1 for a checklist. I did exactly what Aaron suggested and downloaded his and edited for my purposes. I think it the most valuable item and advice for a first timer. Checklists are a good thing, that’s why pilots use them (sorry to continually repeat that phrase!)

I, too, have adapted Mr Calder's checklist - now on v3. I laminate it and keep in a pocket by the entrance door. An absolutely invaluable "extra". I have tweaked mine now so it's in two sections: interior and exterior - and, roughly, in chronological order. Make your own - and don't leave home without it - it has saved me on a couple of occasions