What you need for a motorhome driving skills day

A motorhome driving skills day needs more than vehicles and a practice area. Bring enough equipment to mark out the course, guide drivers safely and communicate across the site. You will also need supplies for vehicle checks, registration, lunch and hot drinks. Use the quantities below as a starting point, then adjust them to the number of participants, instructors and practice lanes.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Tablecloth coversqty 8
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Traffic conesqty 40
Slalom polesqty 12
Traffic signsqty 8
Warning trianglesqty 6
Marking sprayqty 6
Measuring tapesqty 2
Stopwatchesqty 4

Equipment

Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Megaphone
Battery chargersqty 4
Tire pressure gaugesqty 2
Measuring tapeqty 2
Power stripsqty 4
Cable reelsqty 3
Power banksqty 6
First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Clipboardsqty 8
Pensqty 50
Route mapsqty 50
Name badge holdersqty 50
Reflective vestsqty 12

Lighting

Work lightsqty 4
Outdoor lightsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable bowlsqty 50
Reusable drinking glassesqty 80
Reusable coffee cupsqty 50
Reusable cutleryqty 60
Serving traysqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Food warmersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 8

Cleaning

Dustpans and brushesqty 3
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee milk - 2 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 10 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Bread - 12 loaves
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Mini bake-off rolls - 80 pieces
- Croissants - 50 pieces
- Butter - 3 packs
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Baby potatoes - 8 kilo
- Chicken skewers - 5 kilos
- Vegetarian burgers - 25 pieces
- Mixed salad - 5 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Herb butter - 10 tubs
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Trash bags - 60 pieces

Tips

Allow 1 walkie-talkie for each instructor or marshal, plus 1 spare, and charge every unit the evening before. A megaphone is useful when several drivers need the same instruction at once.
For each practice lane, prepare at least 6 traffic cones, 4 slalom poles and 2 traffic signs. Add warning triangles and marking spray before the event; these are easy to overlook until the course is being set out.
Bring 1 tire pressure gauge for every 2 vehicles, along with the vehicle safety-check materials. Check batteries in stopwatches and pack 1 stopwatch per active instructor or timed exercise.
For catering, plan 2 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 drink per hour afterwards. Provide at least 1 reusable plate, bowl, glass, coffee cup and cutlery set per participant, plus 10% extra for replacements.
Plan 1 table for registration and safety information, then 1 serving table for every 20 to 25 people. Pack power strips, cable reels, chargers and power banks, and test outdoor or work lights before setting up.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a motorhome driving skills day?: For one practice lane, start with 6 traffic cones, 4 slalom poles, 2 traffic signs, 2 warning triangles and 1 roll or can of marking spray. Add 1 stopwatch and 1 tire pressure gauge for every active instructor or every 2 vehicles respectively.
How much food and drink should I buy for a motorhome training day?: Plan 2 drinks per person for the first hour and 1 drink per person for each additional hour. For lunch and snacks, buy one portion per attendee plus 10% extra, using the collected dietary requirements to cover special meals.
How many walkie-talkies are needed for a driving skills day?: Provide 1 walkie-talkie for each instructor, marshal or safety lead who needs to communicate during the exercises, plus 1 spare. Charge them the day before and bring at least 1 power bank or battery charger for the event.
When should I buy and prepare the event supplies?: Buy course equipment, tableware and power supplies at least 7 days before the event so missing items can still be replaced. Buy chilled drinks and fresh food 1 day before, then charge radios and test lights the evening before.

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