Essential accessories for the Bourton

I actually carry 6 grip mats.

If ground is not rock hard I put one under each wheel as the van will 'settle' over a few days. In similar circumstances I always put one under each levelling ramp used as they also tend to sink in.

The extra 2 are to use when it is slippy so that the driving wheels can be kept on a mat all the way to hard ground.

They don't take up much space and I don't need them that often - but when I do, I do!!!

The last time they had serious use was to help a Frenchman back up a grassy slope adjacent to the Seine in torrential rain.

I also carry and often use chocks, despite transmission 'park' and handbrake I don't fancy rolling into a road or river in the middle of the night.

I don't know about Peugeot but on big Ford and Mercedes coachbuilts, rear steadies are essential if you want to enter/exit the van without spilling any drinks that may be on a table - and if the Mercedes is parked side on in strong wind...! We don't use them on an overnight stop with just the two of us.

There are many other bits and pieces to facilitate servicing the van that I use but need more idea of your areas of interest.

Peter #1