From 20 years of motorhomes to towing

EuroTrotters replied on 01/02/2022 00:28

EuroTrotters

Posted on 01/02/2022 00:28

Hi,

After 20 years of motorhoming from the arctic circle in winter to the med in Summer. Even as many as eight in one Moho. From 7m up to 9m all PHGV, never an issue.

We have purchased a Hymer 470 2 berth motorhome. We are going to give it a go, towing it with our 2012 Range Rover 4.4TdV8 in February 2022.

But I'm terrified and really not looking forward to it.

Mate says don't need towing mirrors

Mate 2 says easier to reverse than a motorhome

Mate 3 says I don't need lessons in towing

Mate 4 says Its easy as we have a motor mover (manual Actuation)

Mate 5 says I will get fat from not using my bike n legs to Get around

Any advice welcome please?

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obbernockle replied on 01/02/2022 17:00

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Posted on 01/02/2022 17:00

The Hymer 470 is a nice caravan, not too big and easily towed by a Range Rover. The Car does need towing mirrors, and you will be unable to proceed with your journey without them if stopped by a roadside check. Your insurer will be unimpressed if you make a claim for which towing mirrors is relevant in their opinion. It doesn't matter what you have driven before, you are now towing (and may at some point need to reverse) a caravan. Good luck and welcome to the clan.

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EuroTrotters replied on 01/02/2022 19:36

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Posted on 01/02/2022 08:26 by cyberyacht

Your caravan is wider than your car. You need mirrors. Having gone the other way myself a few years back, what made you change?

Posted on 01/02/2022 19:36

We are thinking of downsizing our motorhome to a Small PVC like the CS Amigo (German). That way, we can use the Camper or Both. Leaving the caravan on a site and go off in the mountains and stay over for a few nights.

EmilysDad replied on 01/02/2022 20:27

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Cornersteady replied on 01/02/2022 20:45

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davetommo replied on 01/02/2022 20:45

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Tinwheeler replied on 01/02/2022 20:53

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Posted on 01/02/2022 20:45 by davetommo
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Posted on 01/02/2022 20:53

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Hope that helps👍🏻

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