Why January Is the Best Time to Prepare Your Caravan or Motorhome Bedding

Why January Is the Best Time to Prepare Your Caravan or Motorhome Bedding

If you’re not touring just yet, January can feel early to be thinking about your caravan or motorhome bed. But for experienced tourers, this is exactly when the smartest preparation happens — before the season starts, before lead times stretch, and before everyone else realises they should have sorted it sooner.

Preparing your caravan or motorhome bedding now means your van is ready when the season begins, without the spring rush. From fitted caravan sheets to pillow and mattress protectors, getting your sleep setup right early makes the first trip of the year far more comfortable.

Why January Makes Sense for Bedding Prep

As soon as spring approaches, demand ramps up. Fabrics sell out, production slots fill, and suddenly what should be a simple order becomes a waiting game. Ordering in January gives you breathing space — time to choose the right fabric, the right fit, and the right extras, without compromise.

It’s a calm, practical decision that pays off later.

Winter Storage Takes Its Toll

Even when your caravan or motorhome hasn’t been used, winter storage can leave its mark. Condensation, cold temperatures and months of closed doors can make bedding feel stale before the season even starts.

Refreshing your bedding now:

  • Resets hygiene after winter storage

  • Helps reduce that “damp van” feeling on the first trip

  • Makes the space feel instantly more welcoming

Clean, breathable bedding is one of the easiest ways to start the year feeling fresh.

The First Trip Sets the Tone for the Season

That first getaway matters more than most people admit. It’s when you rediscover all the little things that annoyed you last year:

  • Sheets that never quite fit the mattress

  • Bedding that twists or rides up overnight

  • Pillows that suddenly feel wrong

Sorting those issues now means your season starts smoothly — not with a mental note to “replace that when we get back”.

Why Experienced Tourers Buy Early

Speak to members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club and you’ll hear the same advice again and again: preparation beats panic. Buying bedding early spreads the cost, avoids delays, and keeps your van permanently “trip ready”.

When a free weekend appears, you can just hitch up and go.

Our January Thank You

To make early preparation even more worthwhile, we’re running a January-only offer:

Spend £100 and choose a FREE gift
Choose between:

Both are worth £24.99 and designed to make your sleep setup more comfortable and hygienic for the season ahead.

Think of It as Season-Proofing

You’re not shopping for January.
You’re preparing for:

  • Cool spring nights

  • Busy touring weeks

  • Trips where good sleep really matters

So yes — it might feel early.
But early is when the smart decisions get made.

Your future self, opening the van door on that first trip of the year, will be very glad you did.

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