Fitting an Al-Ko AKS 3004 hitch stabiliser
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
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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Checking the tightness of your caravan wheel nuts
Over recent years we have had a number of claims where a caravan’s wheel has become detached and caused a road traffic accident. This article aims to highlight the importance of setting a caravan’s wheel nuts to the correct tension, and checking them regularly, in order to reduce the number of accidents that occur.
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Avoid thefts from your touring caravan
We wrote recently about keeping your caravan safe from theft, but it’s also important to look after the items inside your caravan, and avoid any opportunist thieves making off with your belongings.
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How to fit a touring caravan alarm system
There are still many caravans being stolen because they don’t have alarms fitted as standard. So we thought it would be a good idea to show you how to fit one of the best over the counter alarms – the Protector from Keen Electronics.
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How to prevent your touring caravan being stolen
We’ve written before about the importance of securing your caravan, but there are also some practical precautions which you can take to massively reduce the risk of your caravan being stolen.
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Wind Blockers turn your wind-out canopy into an awning
Do you have a wind out awning? Would you like to have some protection against the wind that only takes a few minutes to set up, that is lightweight and very compact? You need a set of Windblockers.
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Why caravan security makes sense!
Despite the reduction in caravan thefts seen in recent years it’s not time for the industry to let its guard down yet.
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How are caravan insurance premiums calculated?
There are many different factors which affect the price of your caravan insurance. This article explains how your quote is calculated and how to reduce it.
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How deep is too deep? Tackling flooded roads whilst towing a caravan
Dry weather over the last two years has put the South East, East Anglia and parts of Yorkshire into drought. But the environment agency say that this makes the possibility of flooding even higher should we receive heavy rainfall, as the dry compacted earth is less absorbent of water.
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