RV FEATURE
I remember the day we picked up our first caravan . In fact , the day is burned into my memory . It began with much anticipation of driving to the dealership and seeing our new caravan for the first time . The handover is a bit of a blur but the drive home is what I remember the most .
The fact is , it was terrifying . I had towed trailers before and I had received some driver training but nothing prepared me for towing something as large and cumbersome as a full-size caravan through Melbourne ’ s peak-hour traffic . Sharing the road with large trucks , impatient drivers and other traffic hazards was a completely different ballgame .
Trust me , if you have never towed anything bigger than a box trailer , the day you pick-up and drive around with your first caravan will be a real eye-opener .
That ’ s not all . Soon you will have to take to the open roads and tow your caravan through all manner of conditions . Wind , rain and lessthan-perfect country roads will make your journey interesting , to say the least . Then , when you arrive at your destination , you will need to get your caravan onto the site , all while people in the peanut gallery watch , critiquing your every move .
But it need not be that bad . We have five top towing tips you can easily take on board and make your first caravanning holiday just a little bit easier and safer .
A picnic table by the beach makes a fantastic place to stop and refresh .
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