New to club and caravan

vetinari replied on 04/05/2019 13:14

Posted on 04/05/2019 13:14

Hello everyone

We have just bought our first caravan - done 1 weekend away as soon as we got it and have another planned for next week. My partner has retired but I still work but am very lucky in that I can work from anywhere with an internet connection - will probably add some form of satellite to the caravan to ensure I can always get access.

So far, things have gone well the only thing I am accused of being paranoid about is weight and making sure we dont overload. I am told I am being over concerned but everything I have read tells me how important it is.

This year we will stay in the UK and hopefully go to France for a month or so next year.

Looking forward to connecting with people and getting out and about :)

Mike

Busyelf replied on 26/05/2019 20:49

Posted on 26/05/2019 20:49

Load heavy items, Awning etc,over the Axle then other less weighty items can be evenly distributed over the close floor area, keep it all as low as possible and balance it out to get the nose weight right. This should be printed in the 'Van Specs section of the handbook. Everything should be fine as long as you stay within the MTPLM for the 'van. Extra items can go in the car boot.

Don't forget to empty the flush tank of a rear Toilet, the 10 litres of water weighs over 5 KG and can make a difference to the handling of the 'van on tow

Safe towing and enjoy your outings.

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