From 20 years of motorhomes to towing

EuroTrotters replied on 01/02/2022 00:28

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?

EuroTrotters replied on 07/02/2022 21:32

Posted on 07/02/2022 21:32

Hi,

 

I have just logged on and shocked to see so many "Content Removed" 

 

What have I done?

Tinwheeler replied on 07/02/2022 22:24

Posted on 07/02/2022 21:32 by EuroTrotters

Hi,

 

I have just logged on and shocked to see so many "Content Removed" 

 

What have I done?

Posted on 07/02/2022 22:24

You have done nothing wrong at all. Posts get Deleted User for either breaking the T&Cs/Guidelines or, sometimes, as collateral damage when they get caught up in the fracas.

replied on 08/02/2022 01:25

Posted on 03/02/2022 16:02 by compass362

Really🤔... Lucky you😉..... you must be the only caravan tugger that's not been cut up in your life time of touring the UK & fortress Europe. 😁

Posted on 08/02/2022 01:25

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ADP1963 replied on 08/02/2022 09:51

Posted on 08/02/2022 09:51

 You have me confused now AD what is our...........do I need it ? am I missing something ?

Pippah45 replied on 03/04/2022 21:50

Posted on 03/04/2022 21:50

My advice would be to always be gentle with your hands on the steering wheel - no sudden jerks!  This is my 57th year of towing and I find it quite easy.  I have seen people suggest going to a supermarket car park when the supermarket is closed or an old airfield to get the feel of it.  I caravanned some years ago with a gentleman friend who couldn't keep the caravan straight to save his life - and I was trying to figure out why and then I saw his white knuckles on the steering wheel!  He was gripping it like his life depended on it.  Eventually got him to relax and the tail wagging stopped.  It does also help to have the caravan properly loaded!  And yes you need wing mirrors!  Also don't think you can drive as far as you did solo or perhaps even with the MoHo it is a little more taxing.  

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