Caravanning Top Tips

How to prevent caravan snaking and jack-knifing thumbnail

Even though caravan snaking and jack-knifing claims are relatively uncommon, they can be catastrophic. Here’s how to prevent it happening to you.

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What to do if your caravan is involved in a road accident thumbnail

Knowing what to do if your caravan is involved in a road accident is not always easy – our latest blog has all the information you need including breakdown helplines

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Reversing cameras for caravans – helping to reduce claims thumbnail

Thinking about buying a reversing camera but not sure how you’ll benefit? What if we told you that last year, the average reversing claim cost £1819. If you’re still not convinced, we’ve compared some of the latest models to give you a better idea of what’s available…

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Stay in control in the event of a blowout with Tyron wheel bands thumbnail

Caravan tyre blowouts are a major cause of accident amongst our touring caravan customers, with the biggest danger being that the blowout causes a loss of towing control and a much more serious road accident.

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It’s a gas! Dave King explains how to avoid clogging up your caravan’s gas regulator thumbnail

It’s 8pm at night, cold and wet, you’re not hooked up to mains electrics and her indoors is fretting about having a cold shower in the morning when the gas stops working. You haven’t got a spare regulator tucked away in your locker (who has) so what do you do?

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What to do when part exchanging your caravan thumbnail

Liz King gives us her top tips for ensuring a successful and hassle free part exchange for those of you looking to change caravans.

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Caravan wheel clamps explained: Types of wheel clamps thumbnail

Caravan wheel clamps come in all different shapes and sizes, from smaller ones that clamp around the wheel in a single position to larger clamps that attach around it.

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Do you need caravan insurance over winter when not in use? thumbnail

Whilst it may be tempting to try and save a little bit of money in the run up to Christmas by cancelling your touring caravan insurance, the saving just does not outweigh the risks.

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Fitting an Al-Ko AKS 3004 hitch stabiliser thumbnail

Professional caravan journalist and caravan maintenance expert Doug King talks us through how to replace a conventional hitch with a more modern Al-Ko 3004 hitch/stabiliser.

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French breathalyser law: Don’t get caught out thumbnail

A new law which came into force on the 1st July makes it a legal requirement for all motorists, including those visiting from the UK, to carry at least two breathalyser kits in their vehicle when driving on French roads.

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