Everyone is feeling the cost of living crisis, so it won’t come as a surprise to many that an increasing number of Brits are looking to travel less and save more. A study by Which? found that the price of flights has risen by 51 per cent on average, with air travel to popular destinations like Italy and Greece having risen by up to 71 per cent.
On the other hand, UK staycations are becoming a highly popular choice for Brits, with the number of us considering a touring holiday having increased by 20 per cent over the last two years.
CaravanTimes readers will certainly understand that these holidays involve compromise and often that means space can be hard to come by – the average caravan sold in the UK varies between 2.2 to 2.3 metres in width.
Luckily, the experts at Pure Leisure have put together their top tips to make the most of the area your caravan or motorhome has. Here are some space-saving hacks you can use in your leisure vehicle.
Collapsing and stacking
Plenty of kitchen gadgets, boxes and water bottles are available in collapsible forms, making them easier to put away when they’re not in use. This means they simply take up less space.
Additionally, those collapsible storage boxes can be stacked on top of each other to save even more precious floor area. Put things like canned foods, clothes and toys inside before slotting everything away into your shelving area.
Make sensible furniture decisions
Your leisure vehicle is your own space to do with as you please, but when looking to purchase tables and seating, aim to buy designs that fold away when not in use. This goes for beds too, as many now can be packed up and converted into a sofa, freeing up precious room.
Download your books
In the modern world, we might be addicted to our phone screens, but new tech isn’t all bad! The rise of digital e-reader devices means you can save plenty of shelf area in your leisure vehicle that would previously have been taken up by books.
Another way to maximise space in your caravan or motorhome is by purchasing a digital photo frame, freeing up plenty of room. These tablets cycle through all of your pictures, storing all of your memories in one place.
Hooks and boards
Adhesive hooks are a game-changer. Cheap and cheerful, they provide a brilliant way to hang clothes, towels, and cooking utensils, keeping your leisure vehicle clutter-free.
Instead of having a coat stand, consider purchasing a peg board to hang hats and coats in the porch area of your caravan. You can find them in lots of colours and sizes to match your decor and some peg boards even come with shelves to store larger items.
Space-saving beds
Choosing an ottoman bed provides lots of storage underneath your mattress – space that would often go completely unused. It’s perfect for shoes, clothes and bedding, meaning you can hide almost any clutter from sight!
Moreover, bedside pockets will eliminate the need for a table to put nighttime essentials like water bottles and glasses. These nifty pouches simply attach to the side of your mattress for easy access.
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