Spring into action: Preparing your caravan for the new season

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It’s that time of year again where we’re awakening our caravans for another season after their winter hibernation. As the new season approaches, its time to breathe new life into your caravan and ready it up for a spring break at Lyons. Here’s some top tips to get you started:

Inspect the exterior for wear and tear

This is a great time to inspect the exterior of your caravan for any signs of wear and tear, including any signs of cracks and leaks. It’s also a great time to give your caravan a good spring clean inside and out, removing any dirt that’s accumulated over the winter months. This may also be a great time for a change up! Treat yourself to an upgrade this season without breaking the bank! Find out more here:

Check the drinking water system

It’s essential that you check your drinking water after your caravan has not been used in a while. Check that all plumbing is working properly before drinking. It is also a good idea to test the water quality before drinking, as stagnant water which has been left in the system can grow bacteria.

Inspect other additional heating and plumbing systems

Once you’ve checked the drinking water system, it may be useful to check that there are no leaks, especially in areas that may have been susceptible to freezing temperatures over winter. Run taps and flush toilets to test if they are functioning correctly before first use.

Stock up on essentials

The start of the new season is just starting, so it’s a great time to take inventory of your kitchen essentials, replacing any if necessary and stocking up your cupboards. This will keep you prepared during any adventures that you have planned during your stay. Why not take a look our our events calendar below for some exciting celebrations as we celebrate 100 years of Lyons:

Also, adding a homely touch such as a bunch of colourful flowers will also make your holiday home look and smell fantastic.

By being organised and following these top tips, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying bringing in the new season.

A group of Zebras is called a Dazzle, and ZeZe certainly Dazzles with her hip dance moves and rocking smusic taste

The latest member of the Beach Buddies is ZeZe! After Leo, Milo and Hetty enjoyed the delights of Mombasa Beach and the Chalbi desert on their backpacking trip through Kenya, they made a friend in ZeZe, the sassy, rockin’ and dazzling Zebra. ZeZe has a natural flair for playing any instrument available to her and she loves writing songs for her friends. Much to the delight of Hetty who loves a boogie.

You can catch ZeZe at ZeZe’s Eco Fashion, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and ZeZe’s Birthday Party. Check the events calendar for more details.

Milo loves to tell jokes… “Why did the monkey take its banana to the doctors? It wasn’t peeling good.”

A cheeky-chappie who loves to joke, Milo is enthusiastic about EVERYTHING! You will often see Milo bounding around park, full of energy. Milo absolutely loves all things bananas; Banana bread, banana
cookies, banana milk! Milo’s favourite dance move is the “banana split!”, letting his creativity shine when he’s rapping and dancing, Milo loves joining Hetty in making up new, cool moves. The laughter never stops when Milo is around with his funny jokes, friendly pranks and infectious chuckle! Milo’s good-nature and zest for
life, means you just want to be around him all the time.

You can catch Milo at Milo’s Make a Mess, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Milo’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details!

Cool and smart, Leo is definitely, the “mane” man!

Full of energy, Leo is a probably the coolest guy you’ll ever meet and he loves making new friends! You will often find Leo socialising with all his friends and hosting the best parties. Keeping active is Leo’s favourite way to spend his time! Leo will try any sport or activity from playing basketball and football to archery, becoming a master of them all! Smart, logical and grounded, Leo leads his Buddies, always thinking of games and exciting activities. You can’t help but smile when Leo is around.

You can catch Leo at Leo’s Sports Day, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Leo’s Birthday Party.

Hetty always says, “I’m gonna hippo-pot-a-miss you!” When it's time to say goodbye

The quietest of all her friends with a big imagination, Hetty always has the most fantastical, creative ideas and believes that all dreams can come true! Hetty can often be found dancing around park and making up new moves with Milo for her friends to join in all her dances. Hetty loves all things colourful and covered in sparkles, her favourite colour is pink… all shades of pink! Baby pink, bubble-gum pink, flamingo… She loves them all! Kind-hearted and loveable, Hetty loves to meet new friends and giving them all a big hippo hug. You can’t help but feel all warm and fuzzy when you meet Hetty.

Come and see Hetty at Hetty’s Sensory Play, Beach Buddy Showtime, Beach Buddy Pap Call and Hetty’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details.