by Chris Malone
The most common mistake caravanners make when towing their tourer is driving too fast, one expert has claimed.
According to the Caravan Club’s technical director Martin Spencer, there are a number of things drivers should look out for when taking their mobile home out on the road.
However, the most regular mistake – and often the one made by experienced caravanners – is speeding, he noted.
“The most common mistake [with driving] is, ironically, while [caravanners] get a certain degree of flack from other drivers for always driving too slowly, I would say actually going too fast is much more of a practical problem,” the expert said.
Mr Spencer added that other common mistakes include using a car that is too small for the caravan you are towing and not loading up the tourer correctly, which can actually be a breach of UK laws.
Mr Spencer suggested that those wondering whether their car is fit to tow a particular model get in touch with the Club, rather than trust dealers’ potentially biased advice.
