Caravan Rear End Swing

stusm1th replied on 29/03/2016 14:43

stusm1th

Posted on 29/03/2016 14:43

Hi all, never towed before and I'm picking up a new caravan tomorrow Worried . Only have to tow it around a mile or so to get it back home but.......the approach to our street is a little narrow and then quite a tight turn (right hand) into the street itself. How far does the back end of a caravan (ours is 24', Sprite Major 6TD) swing out when doing a relatively tight turn. The reason for asking is that there is an obstruction (crash barrier) on the pavement (left hand side pavement as approaching the street prior to turning right) and I'm concerned about the back end of the caravan hitting it?

Thanks in advance, any reassurance would be appreciated.

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cyberyacht replied on 31/03/2016 16:27

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cyberyacht

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Posted on 31/03/2016 16:27

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Metheven replied on 31/03/2016 16:55

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Metheven

Caravanner

Posted on 31/03/2016 16:55

That's the way to do it

lesbunny replied on 01/04/2016 14:36

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lesbunny

Caravanner

Posted on 01/04/2016 14:36

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Been there - done that - still ringing sweat out of the T shirt

ADP1963 replied on 01/04/2016 17:25

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ADP1963

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Posted on 01/04/2016 17:25

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Write your comments here...You sell the tickets CY, I will do the turn!.

EmilysDad replied on 01/04/2016 21:31

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EmilysDad

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Posted on 01/04/2016 21:31

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Write your comments here...You sell the tickets CY, I will do the turn!.

See how you compare with this one ........ clicky not quite a 3 point turn but similar

cyberyacht replied on 02/04/2016 09:55

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/04/2016 09:55

Seen that before. Certainly got a handle on this reversing lark.

ADP1963 replied on 02/04/2016 10:04

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ADP1963

Caravanner

Posted on 02/04/2016 10:04

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Write your comments here...You sell the tickets CY, I will do the turn!.

See how you compare with this one ........ clicky not quite a 3 point turn but similar

Write your comments here...Molly I bet you have and can still do a 3 point turn . Remember you told me your farm days background!.

Tirril replied on 02/04/2016 10:13

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Tirril

Caravanner

Posted on 02/04/2016 10:13

If you find it a struggle due to the junction layout and any slope or camber makes it difficult to unhitch and push there is always the fall back of getting a motor mover fitted. It would be quite handy anyway on a 24ft caravan. With a single axle caravan unhitched you can spin it on the spot.

DSB replied on 02/04/2016 19:02

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DSB

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Posted on 02/04/2016 19:02

Really difficult to judge not seeing the exact situation, but it sounds like it would be wise to get some help, just to watch and advise.

David

EmilysDad replied on 02/04/2016 20:21

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EmilysDad

Caravanner

Posted on 02/04/2016 20:21

A three point turn with a caravan. This I gotta see.

Write your comments here...You sell the tickets CY, I will do the turn!.

See how you compare with this one ........ clicky not quite a 3 point turn but similar

Write your comments here...Molly I bet you have and can still do a 3 point turn . Remember you told me your farm days background!.

But it's been over 35 yrs since I last drove a tractor

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