Keeping your caravan clean

Stop mud getting into your 'van

Once base camp is established it can often seem like your caravan gets as much two way traffic as the M25. As a result, keeping grass, grit, mud and general dirt out of the caravan can be difficult and removing it becomes an ongoing task.

Our forum members suggest below some of the best ways of keeping dirt out. You can discuss this topic on the Caravan Talk forum or if you wish to contribute to this article or provide feedback please email us.

SBS: Obtain a damaged bread tray by asking your local bakery nicely (don't nick one). Using a wood saw, cut off the sides and you've one duck board for use in muddy conditions. Use in summer to keep grass clippings from trailing into the van. Smooth side up for bare feet. Easy to store in the front locker. Can also be used under car wheels for extra traction.

meld3: Or just make the kids stay outside.

Wonky: A friend of mine managed to get a few plastic latticed trays from the bottom of a load of packaged something or others - measures about 1m square - brilliant!

Robin: My wife and I always take our shoes off before we enter the caravan just as we do everytime we arrive back home from going out. Often we have a porch awning erected, but if not, we put a black bin liner folded in half just inside the door to put our shoes on when we enter the caravan.

daisymaisy: We bought a plastic "fake grass" looking doormat from Poundstretchers for £2. It is great for getting dirt off your boots or shoes. It's also very sturdy plastic and easily washed.

hymerman: A word of warning with regards the bread tray bottoms, if used smooth side up they present a hazard when wet, my wife learnt this the hard way, went down hard on her backside!!

You can discuss this topic on the Caravan Talk forum or if you wish to contribute to this article or provide feedback please email us.