On the pull!!!

Volzhskyboy · 10th July 2007, 08:41

Well, I don't know if it's an 'age' thing but I've recently been toying with the idea of having a tow-bar fitted and trying out caravanning for the first time.
What I am wanting is people's tips or advice on taking up towing for the first time or any good sites to read up on before being let loose on the highways and byways with an articulated vehicle!
:lol:

JohnDotCom · 10th July 2007, 09:09

I'm sure some seasoned people will be along later to advise you, one of the most Important things is to ensure what ever you are towing is within the Weight range for your Vehicle combination, (allow for all the junk you put in it to go away!) and getting the height correct for Towing.
Have good practise or a simple 1 Day training on parking, driving etc of pulling a caravan.
All the best with your new venture.

David3807 · 10th July 2007, 09:50

You may have already tried this site but if not may be useful:

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/Practic...cal+advice.htm

tourerfogey · 10th July 2007, 12:43

Now, the last time caravans were mentioned on here, the thread got locked........

Volzhskyboy · 10th July 2007, 12:56

I'm due home tomorrow, maybe a lie-down in a darkened room.............

Zeb · 10th July 2007, 12:59

Hmmmm...caravan + ZT ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volzhskyboy

I'm due home tomorrow, maybe a lie-down in a darkened room.............

Good call!:lol:

black olive · 11th July 2007, 10:51

Ok, Ill own up, I bought Moodyblue for towing a caravan, as ironically the ZS180 was too light

JohnDotCom · 11th July 2007, 12:20

Is there any Caravaners who can help answer any Volzhskyboy's questions in Post 1. Please.

tourerfogey · 11th July 2007, 12:41

www.nationalcaravan.co.uk

www.practicalcaravan.co.uk

www.caravanning-online.co.uk

JohnDotCom · 11th July 2007, 13:09

Cheers Fogey.

10th July 2007, 08:41	#1
Volzhskyboy Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, UK & Russia Posts: 570 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	On the pull!!! Well, I don't know if it's an 'age' thing but I've recently been toying with the idea of having a tow-bar fitted and trying out caravanning for the first time. What I am wanting is people's tips or advice on taking up towing for the first time or any good sites to read up on before being let loose on the highways and byways with an articulated vehicle! :lol:

10th July 2007, 09:09	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I'm sure some seasoned people will be along later to advise you, one of the most Important things is to ensure what ever you are towing is within the Weight range for your Vehicle combination, (allow for all the junk you put in it to go away!) and getting the height correct for Towing. Have good practise or a simple 1 Day training on parking, driving etc of pulling a caravan. All the best with your new venture.

10th July 2007, 09:50	#3
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You may have already tried this site but if not may be useful: http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/Practic...cal+advice.htm

10th July 2007, 12:43	#4
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Now, the last time caravans were mentioned on here, the thread got locked........

10th July 2007, 12:56	#5
Volzhskyboy Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, UK & Russia Posts: 570 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm due home tomorrow, maybe a lie-down in a darkened room.............

11th July 2007, 10:51	#7
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Ok, Ill own up, I bought Moodyblue for towing a caravan, as ironically the ZS180 was too light

11th July 2007, 12:20	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Is there any Caravaners who can help answer any Volzhskyboy's questions in Post 1. Please.

11th July 2007, 12:41	#9
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	www.nationalcaravan.co.uk www.practicalcaravan.co.uk www.caravanning-online.co.uk

11th July 2007, 13:09	#10
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Cheers Fogey.