Posted on 02/02/2023 09:24
Hello hive mind!
Could I please ask for some advice?
We are in yr 4 of renovating our old airstream, and have been taking her out on longer trips. As a heavy, long, twin axel, we need to be extra careful with narrow roads, turning angles and road gradients. My question is - what resources have you found most useful for route-planning?
Thanks in advance!
Posted on 02/02/2023 16:21 by DavidKlyneThus far I have towed caravans and driven motorhomes a total of 110,000 miles since 1982 and I still get it wrong sometimes
When I do get it wrong its because I haven't paid enough attention to the planning. I think that is the key, especially as the OP seems a bit cautious about the size and weight of their outfit. If you rely on a sat nav make sure you review the route it will take you on and make adjustments as necessary. As mentioned there are so many online options to help, particularly Google Earth and Street View which gives you a pretty good idea of what you will encounter. We always have a road atlas with us, I rather like the A to Z one. As to gradients there are not so many places in England which would cause a problem, although there are a few, if you can stick to main roads. Good Luck.
David
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