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Tyron Bands – Fitting them to caravan wheels
AS YOU PROBABLY know, Tyron Safety Bands are a device which you fit to a wheel to minimise the effect of tyre failure. You...
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27 ways to be a better caravanner!
DURING THE COURSE of a caravanning year, it’s easy to pick up bad habits. Read through our list of tips on good practice and...
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Insurance: a guide to policy types and coverage areas
THIS PAGE HIGHLIGHTS the different types of insurance you can buy, and what each of them covers.Car insurance■ Covers car for third-party damage, but...
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How to get the right insurance cover
DO YOUR VARIOUS insurance policies fit neatly together, or are you paying twice for the same thing? Our in-depth feature takes the uncertainty out...
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How payload is calculated using the revised formula
CARAVAN MANUFACTURERS in EU countries must calculate the weight of personal effects that may be carried in a tourer using this formula:10L+10N+30kgL stands for...
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Payload calculation changes – be aware
WHEN YOU shop around for a new caravan you may compare features, comfort and even weight. But from this year onwards, you should also...
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Six steps to smart eBay caravan shopping
AS FAR AS caravanners are concerned, eBay is a great place to sell, but a bad place to buy.Prices often reach dealer forecourt levels...
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Get your van ready for winter
IF YOU'RE NOT GOING to use your caravan during the colder months you’ll need to protect it from the elements. Doug "Fix-it" King shows...
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Top reversing tips
No matter how carefully you plan, there will come a time when you need to reverse with your caravan in tow. We’ve put together...
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Getting hitched
Before you can hitch up your outfit, the rear of the car needs to be as close to the caravan’s nose as possible. Then...
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Knowing your consumer rights
If you have bought a motorhome, a caravan, or an accessory and feel that you have been ‘had’, the law can protect you. Here...
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Tips for basic maintenance
There’s no downside to regular maintenance of your car, caravan or motorhome. It’ll keep you safe and lower your running costs. These are the...
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Loading your caravan safely
The best thing you can do to ensure a safe trip is to load your caravan properly. Using just a little common sense will...
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Caravan loading basics
The secrets of safe loadingKeep heavy items low The heaviest items, such as your awning, mains electrics cable, outdoor chairs, tables and similar items,...
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Digital TV on Tour
Depending on your point of view, having TV on tap may seem essential or unneccesary. If you want to watch TV though, the analogue...