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Present Ideas Needed Please

purpleblackqueen View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 05:27 PM Post #1
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I am after some ideas on what to get for my mum to give my MIL and FIL for Christmas. They have recently bought a caravan and so are going on holidays a lot, so I am thinking something they can use then. I have thought about binoculars, but am not sure.

FrogIsAFrogIsAFr... FrogIsAFrogIsAFrog View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 06:09 PM Post #2
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Picnic set/ basket? There are some really nice ones at Australia Post, of all places!

MammaBee81 View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 06:45 PM Post #3
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How about a book like "Exploring Australia by Caravan and Motorhome"? My mum really loves travel books like that.

mad madam mim View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 06:56 PM Post #4
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What are you looking at spending and where abouts do they tend to go in the caravan? I like the picnic idea Linen storage tubs if you have caves anywhere near you maybe some passes camping equipment, lanterns, small travel BBQ, fold away table, cooking equipment

emnut View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:00 PM Post #5
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I got a subscription to a caravaning magazine last year for my dad which he loves - they have had many holidays based on stuff they have found in them

livvie7586 View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:00 PM Post #6
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Big 4 holiday park membership? https://big4.com.au/big4-club.aspx

JustBeige View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:41 PM Post #7
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Aw PBQ, thats nice of your Mum to give your MIL and FIL something for Christmas. The storage tubs and magazine ideas are good ones if you want a caravan theme. My MIL loves the thinner but bigger (they can slide under the bed) for her caravan. Beach Umbrella BBQ utensils Cutlery that has its own holder or container. manual can openers Things that you would take camping with you, as you dont always have power.

~THE~MAGICIAN~ View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:51 PM Post #8
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There was a great thread ages ago (maybe even last Christmas) that was asking the same question. The poster got some fantastic replies on what she could buy her parents (I think) for their new campervan. I can't find the thread though, but maybe someone else can??\

Overtherainbow View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 09:15 PM Post #9
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Good lighting Sheets or towels especially for the caravan Utensils or crockery set Portable toilet (if they don't have one incuded) Magazine subscription to travel magazine A wonderful outside chair Camera Snuggly rug or warm jacket Voucher for any of the camping shops A spare bed for you and the kids

~Tranquillity~ View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 09:16 PM Post #10
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Binoculars sound like a great idea.

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