With quieter roads, unbeatable snowy scenery, cheaper-priced campsites, and much more, we are here to help you make the most of your next West 51 campervan winter road trip with these top tips!
Tip 1: Plan Ahead
Mapping out the full journey, attraction stops, and campsites you will be staying at is essential to ensure you do not run into any problems.
We recommend that the most important thing to book in advance is where you will be parking your van for the night/s. Luckily, during the winter months, throughout the UK, there is an abundance of campsites you can stay at that have all the essentials such as wifi, campfire facilities, ablutions and more.
Do not know which road trip route to do this winter? We have mapped out the top 3 winter road trip routes for you!
Tip 2: Staying Warm
With temperatures dropping to sub-zero and potentially running into even more extreme conditions during your winter road trip, we recommend you pack the following essentials to
help keep you extra toasty:
1. Thermal undergarments
2. Extra blankets and thermal sleeping bags
3. Accessories such as beanies, gloves and thick woolly socks
4. Hot water bottles or heating pads
But do not worry too much, our West 51 campervans are also fully kitted out with the latest technology and feature a full overnight heating system.
Tip 3: Consider A Healthy Winter Diet
To keep your spending costs low and your energy levels up, adopt a winter diet full of healthy pre-packed or grocery-bought ingredients is highly recommended.
Naturally, when we are exposed to cold conditions, our body temperature drops and our body’s natural reaction is the urge for more warm food and drinks. However, when this occurs, we tend to choose foods that are high in sugar and fats such as hot chocolates, alcohol, lasagna, fast food etc.
If you want to avoid this, here are some healthy meal ideas that you can make and or heat up in a West 51 Campervan:
● Vegetable soups
● Beef or chicken-based stews
● Indian curries with rice
● Asian-style stir frys with noodles
● Oatmeal with nuts and fruits
● Omelettes
Tip 4: Pack Entertainment
Sometimes, no matter how far in advance you plan your trip and check all the weather apps,
you can run into some unfriendly weather conditions that can cause you to stay confined to the inside of your van for safety.
We load all our West 51 campervans full of games such as UNO, dominos, and playing
cards but recommend you bring the following as well to keep you entertained through the
rain and snow:
● Your favourite books or kindle
● A laptop or iPad with pre-downloaded movies and series (have a fun cosy marathon)
Ready for a winter road trip?
With these top tips and our winter road trip route guide, now is the time to start planning the ultimate winter road trip.
Whether you are going solo, with friends or family, or want to bring your pet along for the
adventure, our vans are fully kitted with all the essentials you will need.
To find out more about our vans click here, or make a direct booking by clicking here today.