• Know the size and weight of the vehicle, including any top boxes and awnings
  • Understand what the kerb weights mean and how they affect you when towing and loading
  • Read the popular caravanning magazines because there is a wealth of information to be had from their correspondents
  • Constantly check when reversing as this is when most accidents occur
  • Check the tyres - low mileage and adequate tread does not always mean sound tyres
  • Remember High Visibility jackets are required by law in most countries in Europe
  • Don’t ‘wild’ camp - always use recognised sites, especially abroad
Latest Caravan & Motorhome News

A38 slip road safety 'will greatly improve'

10 March 2010

Work to reduce the risk of skidding on an A38 slip road could help to lower the likelihood of motorhome insurance claims arising due to the surface.

Variable speed limits criticised

10 March 2010

While variable speed limits may have reduced accident numbers on paper - and potentially lowered the number of motorhome insurance claims that arise on the nation's motorways - they have come under criticism from one motoring group.

A47 carriageway 'to be replaced'

10 March 2010

A section of the A47 is to be entirely replaced, putting a smoother surface down that could prove instrumental in reducing caravan insurance claims.

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