Keith1408 replied on 20/02/2024 17:51
Posted on 20/02/2024 17:51
Good evening, my wife and I purchased our first caravan last year and have been enjoying touring with it in the UK over the last twelve months. This summer will be our first venture to the continent and we're looking for advice on things we need to do with our outfit whilst it is parked up on the ferry. It's an overnight crossing so I'm assuming it's probably a good idea to disconnect the electrical cable to the car to avoid any unnecessary battery drainage (even though everything will be off in the van). Is this something most people do? Do I need to also apply the caravan handbrake for the crossing? If there are any other tips you can recommend I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, with regards to topping up the tow car with fuel, over the last year I have been either filling up prior to departure (no caravan attached) or just before leaving the site. What is everyone's experience of using petrol stations with the caravan attached. I'm just a little concerned with being able to maneuver the outfit. With it being diesel are we permitted to use the pumps for HGV lorries? Many thanks in advance for the advice.
Keith1408