Here are some helpful tips before you head out to a journey with your caravan.
- A motor mover is well worth it.
- Check the caravan is hitched on to the car.. Three have come of so far this week as they have left the site.
- Make sure you pack the large items on the floor of the van.
- Only take with you what you really need!
- Each time before you set off , one person should stand ar the back to check that all of the lights are working correctly.
- Check all windows and skylight.
- Don’t forget to load the booze.
- Don’t forget the first aid kit.
- Learn how to reverse.
- Jockey wheel test before you set off make sure hitched up correctly. Don’t want caravan coming off.
- Jump leads, I have seen a few caravaners and motor homes flatten their battery.
- Enjoy it. Everyone loves caravanning for their own reasons. Some want to escape ‘normal life’ (no WiFi etc) and others want a home from home. Either way make the most of and make great memories.
- Thoughre checks before you set off.
- Enjoy the rest, laugh at Yr mistakes, don’t be afraid to ask others.
- Once all set to move off, pull off the pitch then walk back & check area then drive short distance then stop & do a complete walk around of vehicle & caravan – works for me.
- Always wind the jockey wheel up to make sure it’s hitched on correctly and secure cable to towbar with the clip, don’t just loop it around the ball hitch!
- Keep all heavy weight across the axle of your caravan.
- Always go through your pre departure checklist for safety. Then enjoy the holiday.
- Plan your route.
- Check for narrow roads if your new to towing.
- Oh and get a cordless drill for the legs saves u using that hand thing haha can’t remember the name of it.
- Have some consideration for those who are in tents, caravans are not made with bricks and the noise from inside caravans can be heard outside when a bit excessive, especially when TV is loud.
- Find out how to tow safely, especially re reversing, braking and “snaking”.
