Tips for Towing Your Caravan
Towing a caravan will alter the way your car performs ~ decreasing its acceleration and braking ability; and often affecting its general control. So with any new off road caravan (or towing vehicle) it’s wise to practice with a few shorter trips before attempting a long journey. To improve your safety and that of fellow road users when towing a caravan: Pay particular attention to accelerating and braking ~ especially when approaching corners. Leave more distance than usual between yourself and the vehicle in front ~ and allow plenty of extra time and space if entering traffic. Allow more time and distance when overtaking other road users ~ and ensure you are well past them before moving back to the left hand side of the road again. Be extra careful when driving in poor weather conditions and high winds, as their impact is magnified when towing a caravan. Where possible, pull over regularly to allow following vehicles to overtake you. Because reversing with a caravan ca...