Caravan Holidays : Not Just For Oldies

Due to the economic climate, caravan holidays are more popular with all types of holidaymaker – from young professionals, festival goers and hikers to families and retired couples.

Taking a caravan holiday gives you the ability to control your purse strings more effectively and you can simply rent a caravan whenever you want to go away or could you could even buy your own used or new caravan if the funds are available!

Caravanning is now so cool that festival goers are using them. You can visit historical sites, the beach, the woods and the countryside easily with a caravan.

Caravans come equipped with full kitchens, so you can cook up a storm and save yourself loads of money at the same time. In addition, you can take along a barbeque and make the most of any good weather.

If you have planned to take a break or fancy going away for the weekend on the spur of a moment, then access to a caravan enables you to set off when it suits you. Not only do you not have to book in advance but you won't find any airport queues, checking in or security to worry about. Caravanning is truly trouble free.

Whether you have planned to take a break or suddenly fancy going away for the weekend, having access to a caravan enables you to go when it suits you. You can travel avoiding the hassle of airport queues, checking in and getting through security.

Staying safe when caravanning is easy, but very important. There are several restrictions when towing. For example, you should not exceed an 85% caravan to car weight ratio. This means that when your caravan is fully loaded it should not be more than 85% of your cars kerb-weight, or maximum tow weight if this is lower.

You need additional lights and reflectors for night time driving. Additional mirrors to help with manoeuvring are essential too. The maximum speed for a car towing a caravan is 60mph on motorways and dual carriageways. For other roads it is 50mph, unless a lower speed limit is in force at the time.

Caravan insurance is essential just in case the unexpected happens. Whether you have a static or touring caravan, look for insurance providers that offer protection against accidental damage, fires, flooding, storms and theft.

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