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Caravanning Now - Frequently asked questions about caravanning.

Advice for new caravanners. Buying, towing, pitching, etc.

• Part 1 - Things to check before buying.

• Part 2 - Things to check before towing.

• Part 3 - When you get on site for the 1st time.

• Part 4 - Useful stuff to know.

• Part 5 - and finally.

Awnings

• What size awning do I need?

Badge

• Is there a badge for uk.rec.caravanning? Download it here (Black and White)/(Colour).

Buying

• What should I check before buying a Motorhome?

Caravan Sites

• Caravan Site databases.

Caravan Pricing

• How much is a particular caravan worth?

Caravan Storage

• Where to find a caravan storage site

Contact numbers and addresses

• Where can I get parts for an old caravan?

• Where are some useful addresses and links?

Electric's

• How can I charge a 2nd battery in my car boot while driving?

• Leisure Batteries.

• How do I diagnose a burnt out 12S plug?

• How can I caravan without a mains connection?

France

• How do I use my chipped Credit Card in France?

• Can I use French Propane?

• How much does fuel cost in Europe?
  Look here for the AA data.

• Where are the stopping places on French Autoroutes (Autoroute 2000 or later required)?
  (Pushpins by Stan Wood)

Gas

• Which type of gas should I be using?

• Can I use French Propane?

General Advice

• Towsure have many useful pdf files full of advice on various subjects.

Packing

• What should I pack in the caravan when I go away?

Pitching

• How to I get my van level on a pitch?

Projects

• What can I do myself to make life easier and cheaper.

Servicing

• What should I do when I service my own caravan?

• How do I stop my Thetford toilet opening seizing over winter?

• How do I measure a wheel rim (PCD)?

Televisions

• What sort of TV aerial should I get?

Towing

• What's the correct height for my Towball?

• What weight caravan can I tow?

• How fast can I tow?

• What are the rules regarding towing mirrors.

• How much does fuel cost in Europe?
  Look here for the AA data.

• What is my cars kerb weight?

• Where are the Camping Club or Camping and Caravanning Club sites located (Autoroute 2000 or later required)?
  (Pushpins by Alan Whittaker)

• Where are the stopping places on French Autoroutes (Autoroute 2000 or later required)?
  (Pushpins by Stan Wood)

• I want to warn following vehicles to make sure I can see them in my mirrors?

• What should I do before leaving home or a site?

• The National Trailer and Towing Association FAQ

• What can I tow behind a Motorhome? Can I tow my car?

Tyres

• What tyres should I fit to my Caravan?

• General Information on Tyres.

Winterising

• How to prepare your caravan for the winter and also see here.