The Bug OUt Caravan

[Mortblanc]

There is a big difference between enduring in a caravan long term in an isolated spot and/or spending a weekend in one in a caravan park.

The caravan is not where one lives, it is where one sleeps and takes shelter in extreme weather.

Most of your time is spent trying to stay out of the tiny, cramped and claustrophobic metal or fiberglass box. It is for survival only. You get up and get out and do something outside as soon as daylight arrives. You stay outside until darkness drives you inside. Then you go to bed and sleep.

If possible you even arrange things so that you can stay outside in extreme weather using awnings and platforms. You acclimate to being outdoors in all temperatures and find yourself comfortable even when cold or hot.

I remember spending a very pleasant afternoon sitting under my awning and piddling with a propane cooker while 4 inches of snow fell around me on a Sunday afternoon back in 2002.

It also means that a small solar panel will keep a 200 ap/hr battery topped up and not needing attention from April until October. You will never run the lights long enough to deplete the charge. It does not get dark until 9-10pm.