Greasing your caravan’s overrun assembly and corner steadies
Caravan maintenance expert and journalist Doug King explains how to keep your caravans overrun assembly and your caravan’s corner steadies running smoothly.
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Protecting your caravan from damage during high winds
Touring caravans are relatively light, with high sides and a large surface area; in other words, they are hugely susceptible to the push of strong winds, particularly those which hit the caravan side on.
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The 2012 caravans which save you the most on your insurance
There are a number of 2012 model touring caravans which come with an impressive range of safety and security devices as standard, earning you a range of insurance discounts which mean cheaper premiums every year.
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Caravan Winterization: Preparing your tourer for winter
If you intend on tucking your caravan up for the Winter rather than braving a cold-weather tour, there are a few key steps you need to take in order to ensure it’ll be in a good condition when pulled out of hibernation in the spring.
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Getting the best out of the Alde Compact 3010 heating system
As temperatures begin to nosedive this month, Dave King comes to the rescue and describes how to get to grips with ALDE’s Compact heating system.
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Reverse your caravan like a Pro
Manoeuvring your caravan on to a tricky pitch is a nightmare made worse only by the fact it’s usually done in front of an audience on the campsite. The fear of doing it wrong, crashing into something and causing damage to your ‘van is enough to give anyone sweaty palms.
But by following a few simple rules, and remembering our top tips, reversing your caravan needn’t be something you dread – in fact, with a little practice you’ll be negotiating a tricky pitch with ballerina like precision and poise in no time at all.
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Advice on buying a new caravan or motorhome over the Bank Holiday weekend
The August Bank Holiday is this Monday the 29th and lots of caravan and motorhome enthusiasts will be taking advantage of the three day weekend and hitting the English countryside or seaside in their ‘van. For those people who are interested in buying a caravan or motorhome the long weekend is also the perfect opportunity to visit some dealerships and compare the different sizes, models and price ranges that are available.
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Why do I need caravan towing mirrors?
Additional mirrors used for towing caravans and trailer tents may seem unnecessary, but Tim Booth, former police officer, explains why they are vital to keep you and other road users safe and in-line with the law.
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Check your caravan’s tyres!
Despite issuing advice on maintaining caravan tyres back in June 2008, we saw a 300% increase in tyre related caravan insurance claims Between July and September 2010 when compared to the number of claims between April and June of the same year.
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Protecting against caravan blowouts and snaking could save you a fortune
Caravan Guard are encouraging caravanners to fit safety devices which promise to reduce the risk of ‘snaking’ or tyre blowouts, after seeing a 30% increase in such caravan insurance claims since 2008.
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