PinQy fire extinguisher
Price £30 (+ £4 p&p)
Tel 020 7461 8300
Web www.pinqy.co.uk
A rubber ball? A pink grenade? This 14cm-high object is in fact a fire extinguisher, designed to put out small blazes – whether gas, electrical or wood. The PinQy is easy to handle, has a gauge to show the state of the contents and the small size makes it easy to stow, so it's ideal for use in the caravan or around the barbecue.

Milenco gel bumper protector
Price £10
Tel 01908 220 102
Web www.milenco.com
The gel bumper protector is designed to safeguard your towcar from damage during hitching or unhitching. The clear gel cushion simply sticks to the bumper near the towball. It is almost invisible so won't marr the good looks of your towcar.

Lava LD-15DVD TV
Price £370 (+ £10 p&p)
Tel 01294 272 400
Web www.amperordirect.co.uk
LCD TVs are everywhere now, but the Lava LD-15 DVD TV is especially suited for caravanners. First, it comes with a wall mounting kit, it operates from a 12V or mains supply and the 3.4kg weight means it won't weight you down. As well as screening regular analogue broadcasts, it has a built-in radio, digital TV tuner and DVD player, which means it's a flexible all-rounder. And if you put your camera memory card into it, you can even view your holiday snaps.

Easylevel
Price £40
Tel 01296 423 203
Web www.keenelectronics.co.uk
This new gadget promises to make levelling the caravan a doddle, front to back and side to side. Place the Easylevel on the van's front window ledge and turn it on. An audible signal repeats slowly, speeding up as the caravan approaches level. A spirit level bubble is on top of the plastic case and an indicator lights up when the 9V battery is low.

Novelty Towbar covers
Price £3 each (+ £2 p&p)
Tel 01442 872 829
Web www.ronniesunshines.com
Think you've got it all covered? What about your towball? When you're not towing, try one of these fun animal-head covers made of durable rubber. They'll keep grease on the ball from getting on your clothing and they'll break the ice with your on-site neighbours. Choose between a cow, horse, pig, Alsatian and Labrador.

Finger puppets
Price £10 for a set of 3 or £3.75 each
Tel 01789 764 054
Web www.car-travel-games.co.uk
You can really get the show on the road with these delightful finger puppets. They're just the right size to fit little fingers and perfect for playtime in the car. The soft velour puppets are 10cm long and come in a variety of characters, from pirates to ballerinas.

Disney Dream 'n Play Mobile
Price £70
Tel 01978 664 362
Web www.hauckuk.com
The Dream 'n Play Mobile is a sturdy travel cot that doubles as a changing station when you're on the go. It assembles easily, opening to 60cm x 120 cm, and has pockets to keep nappies handy. The cot folds down to fit into its own carry bag, making it ideal for short or long journeys. The walls are of wipe-clean nylon, and the price includes the mattress and a mobile, but £70 is too pricey.

DEETfree sun creams and repellents
Price £4-£10
Tel 01765 640 060
Web www.deetfree.com
Insect bites and sunburn may put a blight on your family's summer fun, but they're easy to prevent. This 100% natural ingredients range of sun creams and insect repellents are hypoallergenic and come with three-star UVA protection. The fun crocodile packaging will encourage children to use it and the essential oils leave a pleasant smell.

Beach Cosy
Price £18
Tel 0844 557 4950
Web www.muddypuddles.com
Kiddies heading to and from the site showers can wear a comfy cosy with no need for a separate towel or clothes. The super-soft cotton towelling cover-ups have a hood plus a kangaroo pouch, that's ideal for storing soap and shampoo. The cosies come in pink and blue and are available in four sizes to fit children up to eight years of age.

Recaro Monza Sport child seat
Price £95-£124
Tel 01926 484 111
Web www.recaro.com
Your child will be travelling in style as well as safety in this hi-tech car seat. For entertainment, there are built-in speakers and an MP3 cable connection. The headrest has an integrated air pillow, which inflates at the touch of a button to support sleepy heads and offer protection in the event of impact. It's suitable for youngsters weighing 15kg-36kg, around three to 11 years. Choose from eight colour-ways.

Magnetic travel games
Price £5.50-£7
Tel 01789 764 054
Web www.car-travel-games.co.uk
Magnetic travel games let your youngsters play their favourites, such as Snakes and Ladders, while on the move. These, made by Go Play, are packaged in compact metal boxes which double as playing boards and storage for the pieces. Have them to hand in the car or tuck them away in the van for a rainy day.