Trimetals storage boxes could be the perfect solution for locking away your belongings. A great piece of kit for anyone that owns a static caravan and needs a secure outdoor cupboard.
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Do I need a special driving licence to tow a caravan? If you passed your driving test before 1.1.97 then you are permitted to tow a caravan under your standard licence. If you became a qualified driver after this time then certain restrictions apply on towing weights and you may need to take a special [...]
Everything is ready, you are about to escape the rat race as you head off with your caravan in tow to a perfect little camp-site you have found. However, there are a few things you may want to check and even double check before you hit the open road. Some mistakes can just result in [...]
You’ve finally got that caravan you dreamed of and are all set to take the UK and – dare we say – the Continent, by storm. Not only does this luxury villa on wheels have everything you need for your venture, it’s accessorised to the hilt and just oozes comfort. So how devastating would it [...]
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Is it legal to park my caravan on the road? It is NOT illegal to park your caravan on the road if it is not causing an obstruction to road users. This does not mean that it cannot be a highway obstruction, any vehicle parked on the road is an obstruction to the highway. In [...]
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More and more Britons are choosing to holiday in the UK and so the popularity of static caravans is rising. Recent research from Haven Holidays showed an increase in sales of static caravans of 38 per cent over the summer months of 2009 as Brits opted to take more breaks at home. As with any [...]
Caravan fires can be deadly. It is worth taking as many precautions as possible to protect yourself against caravan fires. Fire Services across the country report consistent numbers of caravan fires year on year. Per square foot there is a higher ratio of combustible material in a caravan than in any other dwelling, including a [...]
On the 8th March 2010 four men were jailed for their part in grand scale caravan theft. The four men, all part of the same family, were discovered to be in possession of £700,000 worth of stolen caravans and motor homes, money and jewellery. The complete scale of their crimes is unlikely to even be [...]
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Cold weather causes problems for vehicles, including caravans and motorhomes, and roads alike. It is predicted to continue to be cold in the U.K. for some time yet, especially in the north of the country. Cold weather wreaks havoc with the condition of our roads. Water runs into gaps in the road surfaces, when it [...]
Travelling in a car in adverse conditions can be dangerous if you are not well prepared. Water, ice and snow on the roads all increase stopping distances dramatically. Visibility is likely to be reduced because of shorter days, fog, mist and precipitation. If your car breaks down or you have an accident you need to [...]
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