Maiden voyage

Hi Sue, Well done for getting this far, we have all had to make the first step.If having the sticker makes you feel more comfortable go with it. By the time you arrive you will have conquered any  concerns you may have had.As long as you allow yourself plenty of time and don't try to hurry.Enjoy yourself ....SG2.

Why not take the club's towing course. I did and thought it great value. We are currently on our first trip and the knowledge gained on the course has reduced the tension and eased the learning curve considerably. 

Towing is not difficult provided you have the outfit set up correctly and you use decent towing mirrors. With the mirrors you can see the extra width and the one 5hing you need to watch is the caravan cutting in on slow corners. To start with allow extra room on the turn and check the caravan in the mirrors and you will soon get the hang of it.

If using a club site let them know this is your first trip and you should get help. Do not be afraid to ask other caravanners if you have problems as most people are very happy to help.

Superswift i think the green l is a brill idea for a new tower, 

my hubby went on towing course and liked it so much he went back for the advanced one lol .... Yes stick your green just passed on if it gives you more confidence .. Enjoy your maiden voyage regards mrs bc:)

 ..... Obviously a little anxious. ..

Don't be, it's only the same as solo .... you're just a bit longer and wider and slower  Just take your time, look further up the road eg incase you need to let someone through a narrow-ish road without blocking it, take your turns a little wider as the caravan will try to cut the corner off and obviously you're going to need a bit more road to stop. 

You'll be fine ..... it's easy 

Your holiday starts when you leave home, not when you arrive, so take your time. You mustn't be tempted to rush, reduce the number of lorry overtakes by going at their speed, certainly until you have settled down and got a feel for it.

Just remember to take a wider than normal route round a roundabout, and don't rush to get out of junctions or onto roundabouts before other vehicles. Enjoy your journey and try not to worry about what others think of your towing.

Being new to towing! I worry about what do you do when driving on a motorway and you have a car or lorry approaching on a adjoining slip road and you can't move over because of fast oncoming vehicles . 

Being new to towing! I worry about what do you do when driving on a motorway and you have a car or lorry approaching on a adjoining slip road and you can't move over because of fast oncoming vehicles . 

By rights it's up to them to give way to you, but in reality it's not uncommon for you to have to slow to let them in .... especially if they're in a white van

The Caravan course mentioned ealier, is very good and you learn some things allied to towing you may not know. Learning to park and reverse is done in a safe and worry free environment. Finally, if you take out the Caravan Club insurance you get a discount for attending the course. Win Win

Good luck with your new venture.