Last week we gave you our top 5 camping and caravanning sites in Wales. Continuing with the ‘best of’ theme, we give you our list of recommended sites in Ireland this Summer… Nore Valley Park Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland www.norevalleypark.com The working farm, in which this 60 pitch family orientated camp site is set, provides [...]

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Compiling any ‘best of’ or ‘top’ list is always a bit tricky as one man’s meat is another man’s poison. And so it is with camp and caravan sites. While some of us are looking for sites that offer every modern convenience and amenity, the rest of us are seeking somewhere natural and want to [...]

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Once upon a time caravanning and camping were considered the poor man’s holiday; a budget option for those who couldn’t afford comfortable hotels or a holiday abroad. However, times change, and in the case of caravanning and camping they really change. One such modernisation of the camping theme is epitomised with the advent of the [...]

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Not all accessories are created equal and neither, thank goodness, are human beings. This means that what Caravanner A considers essential, Caravanner B has no use for and would rather spend his money on something else entirely. One thing is for certain, that after you have invested in your touring caravan, there are an almost [...]

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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 [...]

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Prior to winter setting in it’s always a good idea to go through a check-list of do’s and don’ts to ensure, like you, your caravan gets through the cold long times without too much wear and tear. This mostly involves ensuring nothing can go wrong flooding or fermentation-wise and that you actually have a caravan [...]

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Perhaps it’s only fair, before we start, to tell you what this list is not. It isn’t a check-list of caravan accessories which you will find itemised in almost every caravanning guide ever printed or posted on the Internet which include such things as water pumps, waste-water containers, fresh water containers, towing mirrors, wheel-locks and [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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 to fresh water. There is [...]

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