http://www.c4caravans.com/blog Caravan informating - From static caravans through to motorhomes and tourers. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:52:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/5-post-winter-caravan-safety-checks.php Spring is just around the corner; finally the days are getting noticeably longer and the temperature is starting to creep up in the daytime. If you look around the daffodils and snowdrops are already starting to grow and it will not be long before the countryside is bursting into life, ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/spring-motorhome-and-caravan-travel.php 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 ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/winter-driving-%e2%80%93-safe-winter-travel.php Across Europe there are now a number of low emission zones (LEZ). These zones have been put in place to try to increase air quality in some of the most polluted areas. What this means is that certain vehicles must avoid entering these low emissions zones or that they must ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/eu-low-emission-zones-lez-%e2%80%93-emission-reduction.php Recreational vehicles, also known as R.V.s come in lots of different shapes and sizes according to what they are meant to be used for, some are temporary living accommodation others are designed for long term occupation. They are commonly used for camping, travelling and other recreational journeys. The price tag ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/motorhomes-a-guide-to-rvs-and-campervans.php Gone are the days when the onset of winter meant that caravanning was no longer a viable pastime. Widespread availability of well insulated caravans and a plethora of useful equipment mean that you can now caravan in the winter. There are many caravan sites across the U.K. that stay open ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/preparing-for-a-winter-caravan-holiday.php Your tyres are your point of contact with the road. Acceleration, braking, cornering and steering are all dependant on the quality of your tyres and their suitability to your vehicle. It is essential to regularly check your tyres and to get advice before you even consider changing the type of ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/caravan-tyres-and-general-caravan-tyre-safety.php Unfortunately winter is upon us once again and unless you plan on taking your caravan away over the colder seasons it is now time to protect your caravan by putting it into hibernation. There are a number of key steps to take that will ensure that your caravan makes it ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/winter-caravan-storage-%e2%80%93-stop-caravan-damp-and-damage.php There are probably thousands of different styles of caravan available. Think carefully about your requirements from a caravan before you buy one. Caravans are an expensive purchase so it is worth taking some time to find the perfect one for you. Static Caravans Static caravans are great if you have one place ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/types-of-caravan-from-static-to-touring-caravans.php Caravanning is a popular holiday choice, which means that there are loads of destinations to choose from. Staying at a designated caravan park is a good idea because they should provide you with at least the basic facilities that you need to be comfortable, such as clean toilets and access ... http://www.c4caravans.com/blog/types-of-caravan-sites-choosing-the-perfect-caravan-park.php