When planning a holiday, many UK motorhomers don’t even consider the continental option, presumably figuring that it will be either a) more expensive or b) more complicated/increased hassle. However, taking your motorhome to France is not only simple but thanks to the incredibly comprehensive network of motorhome friendly facilities known as ‘aires’, it can also [...]
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 [...]
As of the 20th April 2010 caravans that measure up to 2.55m wide will be able to be towed behind any normal car in the U.K. and VAT will be payable on caravans up to this width. Previously caravans measuring more than 2.3m wide had to be towed by a car with a gross weight [...]
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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 [...]
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 that you really [...]
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Towing a caravan is a skill that takes a lot of practice to perfect. But here is some information and some tips and advice that should help you to make every journey with your caravan successful: Fit a stabiliser to help prevent swerving and snaking. When you begin your journey check that the brakes are in [...]
There are a number of checks that need to be performed before you take a trip with a caravan. It is essential to satisfy all of the legal requirements and to take as many steps as possible to ensure the safety of all road users. This guide should not be considered exhaustive but a good [...]
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the weight of caravan that a driving license entitles you to tow, due to a change in the law enacted from the 1st January 1997. Licenses The law states that if you have a driving license from before the 1st of January 1997 you can drive [...]
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