Caravanning Top Tips

Wind Blockers turn your wind-out canopy into an awning thumbnail

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! thumbnail

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? thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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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Greasing your caravan’s overrun assembly and corner steadies thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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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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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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 thumbnail

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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