What's the most useful advice?

RowenaBCAMC replied on 11/08/2017 09:19

Posted on 11/08/2017 09:19

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if I could get your thoughts and feedback. We're looking at doing some filming for our caravan and motorhome training videos and want to also put together some top tips for people new to caravanning and motorhoming, such as:

For caravans: Coupling caravan, breakaway cable, fitting a mirror, checking hitch, checking lights, seat position and mirror.

For Motorhomes: maximum height label on dashboard; check tyre pressures (and tyre condition), adjust mirrors and consider fitting a rear view camera (if not standard), learn where your fuel and water filling points are and don’t get them mixed up, learn where your waste water outlet is and practice parking so it lines up with the service point drain.

Do you think these are good suggestions and do you have any thoughts of your own that would be useful for anyone new to caravanning and motorhoming? 

The videos will be very short but we want them to be useful advice. 

Many thanks. I appreciate your feedback on this. 

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Milothedog replied on 12/08/2017 12:57

Posted on 12/08/2017 12:50 by

Get a mover fitted. then you can pitch where you like not just where you can reverse or manhandle it into and you can travel with absolute confidence that whatever the situaion you can get out of it

Posted on 12/08/2017 12:57

What if someone cant afford it. I think there are many caravaners that are enjoying the hobby on a budget. This certainly applied to me in my previous caravaning days with a young Son and a mortgage to pay. 

Takethedogalong replied on 12/08/2017 13:17

Posted on 12/08/2017 13:17

I would include something on actually walking and looking at the chosen pitch before actually parking on it! Covers both vans and MHs, and particularly grass pitches. Some folks don't have a clue about how soft ground might be, and how to use the gears on their vehicles to best advantage. Unhitching and spinning a caravan on one axle using a motor mover isn't always the wisest option!  Applies to Club Sites, CLs etc.... we have observed a lot of stuck vehicles, badly cut up grass, and ill parked tourers down the years, where a simple look at conditions would have helped.

Milothedog replied on 12/08/2017 15:02

Posted on 12/08/2017 14:54 by Metheven

Check everything twice.

Posted on 12/08/2017 15:02

Unless you are a little like me with a slight bit of OCD creeping in.

I know when I checked enough times though as SWMBO ask me if were going or not wink

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Posted on 12/08/2017 12:57 by Milothedog

What if someone cant afford it. I think there are many caravaners that are enjoying the hobby on a budget. This certainly applied to me in my previous caravaning days with a young Son and a mortgage to pay. 

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Extugger replied on 12/08/2017 17:54

Posted on 12/08/2017 17:54

Once the 'essentials' have been covered ie Wheel nuts/importance of servicing/nose and towing weights etc etc (all have been covered in previous posts) It would be a good idea for a short video entitled 'What to do when you get to a site'' 

Reversing onto the pitch has been covered, levelling, EHU where applicable and a few basic rules:

5 MPH on site

Using facilities (including a video on how to squeegee the shower)

How to use a toilet brush

Not walking across others' pitches

I mention this, because lots of 'members' seem to have forgotten!

Milothedog replied on 12/08/2017 18:07

Posted on 12/08/2017 17:54 by Extugger

Once the 'essentials' have been covered ie Wheel nuts/importance of servicing/nose and towing weights etc etc (all have been covered in previous posts) It would be a good idea for a short video entitled 'What to do when you get to a site'' 

Reversing onto the pitch has been covered, levelling, EHU where applicable and a few basic rules:

5 MPH on site

Using facilities (including a video on how to squeegee the shower)

How to use a toilet brush

Not walking across others' pitches

I mention this, because lots of 'members' seem to have forgotten!

Posted on 12/08/2017 18:07

"How to use a toilet brush" 

This one especially, How the minority can just leave the cubicle in such a mess beggars belief. And then the Warden has to deal with itcry 

Southwest123 replied on 12/08/2017 18:56

Posted on 12/08/2017 18:56

My suggestion would be a buyer's guide, what to look for when buying a caravan or motorhome. Also, practical tips for towing - speed, nose weight and reversing. 

paul56 replied on 12/08/2017 19:22

Posted on 12/08/2017 18:56 by Southwest123

My suggestion would be a buyer's guide, what to look for when buying a caravan or motorhome. Also, practical tips for towing - speed, nose weight and reversing. 

Posted on 12/08/2017 19:22

My thoughts exactly because when you first walk into a dealership you are bombarded with information, and often the salesman is just that...a salesman desperate to make a sale possibly to up his/her commission.

A what to look for guide could save someone £000s with a wrong choice.

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