Tips & Hints

What is caravan snaking? So first things first – what exactly is a snaking caravan? Snaking is when the caravan begins to move from side to side when you’re towing it. If you leave it unchecked, the swinging motion can become more pronounced until the caravan begins to drag the tow car with it. The driver loses control and the family holiday is over before it’s even started. It’s scary stuff, and can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re towing a caravan for the first

When towing it is sometimes easy to forget that you actually have your caravan behind but don't fall foul and be caught out. Always remember what you can and can't do. The last thing you want is to be pulled over or worse case have an accident.

If you notice an eggy smell in your caravan or motorhome. It maybe a sigh that your leisure battery is cooking and needs to be disconnected and removed quickly. If left you risk your unit catching fire and ending your holidays early. Common reasons for overheating include: Overcharging: Faulty smart chargers, solar controllers, or alternator regulators can supply too much voltage/current. This causes rapid gassing (in lead-acid batteries) and excess heat. Dead or Shorted Cel

Don’t forget to silicone grease your window seals and locker seals. Over the winter this will have gone hard and brittle. Keeping these supple will help the window seal properly. If in doubt, get in touch. Here is why treating your window seals matters: Prevents cracking and UV damage: Rubber naturally dries out and perishes over time, especially when exposed to direct sunlight and fluctuating temperatures. Silicone spray acts as a conditioner, restoring moisture to the rubb

When using an electric hook-up (EHU) on your travels, always ensure you fully unwind the entire cable before plugging it in, even if the power source is right next to your pitch. As electricity flows through the wire, it naturally generates a small amount of heat due to electrical resistance. If the cable remains tightly coiled on its reel or in a pile, that heat becomes trapped between the layers of wire with nowhere to escape. The concentrated temperatures can quickly build