Category Archives: News And Information

Definitive Guide To Driving Licence Categories. What Can We Drive? What Can We Tow?

More than 20 years since the last major changes to driving licence categories, and this subject remains the most misunderstood and contested topic across pretty much every online forum and social media platform. Worryingly, much of the mis information still … Continue reading

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Quick Guide To Towing Weights

Yup. Here we go again. Another quick guide to towing weights. Incredibly, confusion seems as rife as ever regarding what we can and can’t, legally, tow on our licences and with our chosen tow cars. Of course, we have, already, … Continue reading

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85% Of Kerb Weight. Law, Guide Or Myth?

For decades, now, many, including much of the towing industry, have worked on the basis that, for safe towing, we should, always, aim to stick to a trailer or caravan that weighs no more than 85% of the kerb weight … Continue reading

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Towing Mirrors. A Quick Look At The Law.

In our earlier article; The Layman’s Guide To Towing In The UK, one of the items covered was that of the legal requirement (or not) of fitting extended mirrors, when towing, however, towing mirrors, as a topic, is, along with … Continue reading

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Taking A Look At The Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show 2017

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The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show is the UK’s second largest motorhome and caravanning event. It is also an excellent opportunity for the public to see all of the new 2017 caravan, motorhome, holiday home, folding camper and trailer tent … Continue reading

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Car Tax Changes, From April 2017. How Will They Affect Us?

 REGISTEREDD Many of us will be looking at increased car tax, on any new vehicles we buy, when the proposed new changes to Vehicle Excise Duty kick in on 1 April 2017. In fact, current estimates are that 70% of … Continue reading

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TV Licensing. Do We Need One When Touring?

TV licensing laws have changed, relatively recently, and this has not helped the ongoing confusion surrounding them, especially insofar as they relate to touring, as opposed to static caravans. When it comes to caravans and similar holiday accommodation, there are, … Continue reading

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Motorhome & Caravan Show Returns, Once Again, To The NEC.

This morning saw the opening of another Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC, and, as usual, I was there on the opening day, to take a look at what was on offer. The show is the UK’s largest motorhome … Continue reading

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The Layman’s Guide To Towing In The UK.

To date, my original article, and subsequent ‘Definitive’ guide to towing in the UK have received well over 250,000 views, however, it is clear from ongoing, online, discussions, that this is still a hugely misunderstood topic. To this end, I … Continue reading

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Understanding The Basics Of Onboard Electrics

The vast majority of us will have some form of on board electrical system(s) in our units, be it 12 Volt, 240 Volt, or both, however, it is apparent that many users still don’t fully understand what systems power what … Continue reading

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