By Chris Littley
By the beginning of May, most caravan enthusiasts would usually be embarking on regular trips in their trusty motorhome, but this year things are a little different.
The coronavirus lockdown has affected so many parts of our lives and caravanning is not exempt.
If you’ve taken your caravan out of hibernation and cleaned it up ready for the season, you’ll be wondering if you can put it into use while you wait for restrictions to be lifted. Here are five alternative ways to enjoy your motorhome during the crisis:
Self-isolation pod
Anyone displaying symptoms of coronavirus or working in a high-risk job may wish to isolate themselves from other members of their household. A caravan parked on the drive could represent a convenient solution to this particular issue.
Remote classroom
Home schooling can be tough, especially if there are a lot of distractions around. Take the kids out of the house and away from their toys, computer games and other siblings to complete their lessons. The change of scenery will also help to define the lines between school work and home life.
Home office
It may be you and not the children who need a space free of distractions in order to be productive. A caravan is just the right size to create an office, so set it up with your laptop, desktop lamp and filing system. Bring a houseplant out to complete the look too.
Romantic date setting
Keeping the spark alive in lockdown can be tricky, but it’s worth thinking outside the box and continuing to have regular date nights. Put up some fairy lights in your caravan and, before you know it, you’ve got a romantic setting for a delicious home cooked meal.
Weekend away
We’re not allowed to go far, but you can still pack a holdall and escape to your caravan for a simpler way of life. Parked up outside your house, you can imagine you’re on your usual adventures and cook up all your caravan favourites in the kitchen. That first cup of coffee looking out of the van will taste just as good as when it’s parked up in the countryside.
