Following Maureen Parry's tip to stop the toilet roll unwinding while you're in transit (November issue), we've an even simpler idea: just squash it so that it is not round, and it can't go anywhere.
Philip Humpries
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire

When preparing my van for the winter, I always lower the jockey wheel as low as possible, allowing the front of the van to be lower than the back. Any rain or snow over the winter simple runs off the sloping roof, keeping it fairly dry.
Alan Worthington
Auchinleck, Ayrshire

When the bed is made up, the humps in the caravan seat cushions seem to make themselves felt in the most awkward places. Turning the cushions face down helps, but still leaves an uneven surface. A really comfortable solution we have found is to place one of the back cushions on its edge to form a nice soft headboard. The second back cushion is then laid in front of this in the conventional manner to support the pillows. The two main cushions then fit exactly to the remaining bed length by fitting them lengthwise with the raised edges running either side of the bed. The resulting bed is about four inches narrower than with the conventionally laid-out cushions, but it is plenty wide enough, as it is still double the single-bunk width. This layout not only ensures that we get a comfortable night's sleep, but that the raised edge on my side stops me falling out of bed after one too many glasses of wine.
Stan Ebdon
Bradfield, Reading

I like to have a good range of herbs and spices when away in the caravan, but this can be expensive, and the weight of the bottles can also be a problem. To overcome this, I have used the plastic canisters you get rolls of film in. They are airtight, very light and usually free from any photo shop. Now one tupperware box holds all the herbs and spices I need at no extra cost. Be sure to wash and dry the containers first.
Darryl Goodier
Pendlebury, Salford

If you own two towing vehicles, or a trailer as well as a caravan, swapping number plates around so the right number shows on the van or trailer can be a pain. To help, buy some sticky-backed Velcro and attach it to your towing plates. I reinforce mine by adding epoxy glue when initially attaching the Velcro to the plates/van/trailer.
Paul Hockaday
Fareham, Hants

Fed up with the plastic tops breaking on your expensive rock pegs? You can replace just the plastic cheaply. Buy a packet of penny washers from your local hardware store. If the centre holes are not big enough, drill them out to fit and slip them onto the peg after removing any remaining plastic. You can Araldite the washer in place if you wish, and even drill a second hole to use them with your awning tie-down springs.
Keith Choules
Ogwell, Devon

The glass tops to the sink and cooker are vulnerable to objects falling out of cupboards, so we bought a length of thick rubberised-type matting, obtainable from most DIY stores, and cut out shapes to cover the glass. Apart from the protection, it increases the kitchen-top area. You can also put a piece in the bottom of the caravan shower as it is warm and soft to the touch, and protects the surface from scratching. Other uses: put under objects to stop them sliding in transit, take a piece to the shower block to stand on… the list is endless.
Mrs Diana Jones
Husbands Bosworth, Leics

When using a caravan cover, protect your windows by cutting up some old cotton sheets the same size as the frames. Open each window and tuck the sheets into the top corners, then close. The sheeting will hang over the glass and protect it from any wear and tear caused by the cover. My husband and I have used this method for 12 months now, and the windows are like new.
Patricia Forsyth
Flintshire

We have found that while on holiday, especially with children, it is easier, cheaper, quicker and more fun to use walkie-talkies instead of mobile phones. They are less likely to be stolen than expensive mobiles and a pack of three costs £30.
It is great when travelling with two units as we have instant communication between drivers if we need to stop for the loo or give directions. On site, the children can take a walkie-talkie and go exploring while mum and dad have peace of mind, knowing they have instant communication if needed. Mrs Lynn Taylor
Darlington, Yorkshire