12 Father’s Day Gifts for the Caravan / Motorhome Owner In Your Life

Although the dates vary, Father’s day is celebrated in 100 countries around the world. In the UK it’s just around the corner on 20th June.

Here are a few ideas for great gifts to suit all budgets, to treat the paternal figures in your life, be they Dads, Stepdads, Grandads or Dogfathers!

For the Driver

1. European Travel Kit

• AA Euro Travel Kit – if you are thinking of going to Europe on your next adventure, the AA Euro Travel Kit will ensure that you have most of what you need to carry in your car to comply with the law in most countries. If you buy this kit, the AA also offers a discount on Euro Breakdown Cover. The extras that you might need are as follows;
  • Extra Warning Triangle and Hi Vis Jacket – some countries, such as Spain, Cyprus, Estonia and Bosnia require that you carry two warning triangles.
  • Family Pack Hi Vis Jackets – you must carry one reflective jacket for each passenger in the cab of your vehicle.
  • Breathalyser – France has done away with fines, but carrying an in-date breathalyser is compulsory. Breathalysers usually last only 12 months.
  • Fire Extinguisher – a fire extinguisher is not a legal requirement to drive in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and other Central European countries, but carrying one is recommended. In most Nordic, Eastern European, Baltic and Soviet countries, it is required by law.

2. Caravan / Motorhome Specific Satnav

This is one of the last things that I would leave behind, especially for European touring. We have used the Tom Tom GO Camper all over Europe for the last year and have been very happy with it. To read my review, click here. However, the two Garmin satnavs also came out very well in reviews, so there is little to choose between the two. If you prefer a slightly larger screen, one of the Garmin models is probably the way to go.

• TomTom GO Camper Sat Nav – 6 inch screen (132 x 79mm) with Updates Via Wi-Fi, Camper and Caravan POIs, Worldwide Lifetime Maps, TomTom Road Trips.
• Garmin 770 Camper  and Garmin 780 Camper – (screen size 152 x 89mm). Like the Tom Tom, both Garmins are Which? Best Buys.

For The Sharp-Dressed Man!

3. Biodegradable Sunglasses

BioSunnies Biodegradable Sunglasses – made from wheat straw, these biodegradable sunnies come in a range of lovely frame colours with a gift case.

4. Recyclable & Biodegradable Flip Flops

Cheap and durable, flip flops are widely used as holiday gear. However, lost or discarded plastic flip flops are a major cause of marine plastic pollution. The good news is that there are now eco friendly alternatives; Gumbies – ‘the most comfortable flip flop in the world’ was conceived in Australia, the land of the ‘thong’, but made locally to me in Poole, using up-cycled materials. Gumbies canvas flip flops come in a variety of styles and colours.

5. Top Tees

T Shirts are timeless. Here are a few of my favourites;

• Click here for a Life Rocks When Your Home Rolls T-Shirt.
• Click here for RV There Yet? T Shirt
• Click here for Life’s a Pitch!

For The Barbecuties

Man Make Fire – it’s a truth universally acknowledged that boys like toys – and love a good cook up! So here’s a few ideas for the Barbecutie in your life!

6. USB Rechargeable Lighters

Rain- and windproof, flameless and requiring no fuel, the Candle Lighter is ideal for lighting BBQs, campfires and candles. The stylish purple lighter is a more conventional pocket-size lighter.

7. BBQ Tools

From the basics to the b… I mean The Dog’s Danglies, a good set of BBQ tools makes Babecueing a breeze, and these come in handy carry-cases too!

8. BBQ Or 9. Personalised Apron?