Hook up and leave at 2am or not

Although not having done this myself time wise, I see nothing wrong in doing what you plan. My only thing I would do to ensure safety is to recheck the 'hookup' is still secure, walk around the van for security rather than jump in the car and go.

Trailer to car security and light check is always top of the list just before driving away from home or site.

Never left at that sort of time. However, I would have thought whatever devices your insurance requires for storage at your property would still need to be in place. Possibly wheel lock, hitch lock.  Certainly some policies require these to be fitted if leaving unattended at services.

Added to that, only you can assess the risk where you live as you know the area. 

Oooo. Reading the title i thought this was going to about leaving site at 2.00am. I was looking forward to reading peoples comments on that proposal.

We've done a similar thing in the dim and distant past, but can't recall ever having got as far as going to sleep before setting out, so lights have been on, curtains open, activity around the house... so in these circumstances a thief probably wouldn't have bothered!  😃

David

"When I get the family up at 2am" Good luck with that one!  We've done it in the past and also stayed hitched on sites for quick overnight stops. No problems. Have a safe journey. 

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As Deleted User User suggests could you not leave on the Friday evening, once everyone is ready and stop a couple of times when convenient or book a CL, a bit late now, where you can arrive late and head off early or even delay arriving until the Sunday?

It's quite a long way to tow, on what I expect will be busy roads, especially with all the staycations happening, making the journey part if your holiday. If you're new to caravanning you're probably thinking 'solo' type driving. Making the journey part of the holiday is less stressful and more holiday, exciting fr younger children too. Easy to say when you're retired and no time pressures- but might be worth considering for coming back and future holidays.

Do let us know how you get on and enjoy yourselves. 🙂

 

Excellent idea, I’ve done that many times from East Yorkshire to Newquay. Calm, quiet easy driving too. It’s far better than getting stuck in the horrendous guaranteed jams in high Summer. No one ‘needs’ to catch up on lost sleep it will happen naturally. You will not get to your destination stressed it’s a good plan.

PS-Tinwheeler is a Cornishman that’s really well travelled & he often suggests not getting caught up in the mayhem of the road to Cornwall👍🏻

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