Hopefully, soon we can get out and start summer family vacation. How about with a caravan trailer this summer? Being quarantined in the house for greater than a month everyone is ready for fresh air and a roadside adventure. Carters Towing & Recovery wants you to be safe so we have put together a few tips that will help...
Here are some helpful tips that will help you can enjoy your caravan adventures to the fullest!
Don't Over Pack: Instead of overloading your caravan, it is advisable to buy the stuff you need once you reach your destination. Overloading your caravan trailer can get you penalized during roadside inspections conducted by the police for ensuring caravan safety. Therefore, make sure you load your caravan trailer according to your vehicle’s towing capacity.
Get Your Trailer Inspected: RV / Caravan trailers that break down midway can be a terrifying experience; therefore, before hitting the road, make sure your trailer is safe and ready to cover miles of rugged and uneven roads. It is advisable to get every part (wheels, brakes, doors, vents, wiring, wheel bearings, axles, etc.) of your caravan checked to make sure it is road-ready.
Make Sure You Have the Right Equipment: Before you head off, make sure your RV / caravan trailer is in good condition. Before your journey, make sure the trailer is attached to the tow ball properly. Also, make sure you achieve a standard coupler height, which should be approximately 17 inches. Last but not least, find out if the electrical socket and cable are in tip-top shape. ______________________________________________________________________________________
No Matter what your style is REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!
Prevent Trailer Sway: Trailer sway can be dangerous, and may also lead to fatal accidents. Therefore, you need to take all possible measures to avert trailer sway. You can prevent trailer sway by driving slowly and installing a brake controller, a weight-distribution hitch, and a traction control system. You should avoid overloading your caravan trailer and driving in strong winds and rain.
Take a Towing Training Course: Towing an RV / caravan trailer can be easy only if you are aware of the right equipment and trailer towing rules. Thus, it would be prudent to take up towing classes that train you about safe towing techniques, along with reversing and braking techniques. Teaches you about different towing rules followed in different regions across the country.
Seeking Assistance from Towing Service Providers: In case your vehicle and RV / caravan trailer break down out of nowhere, you should call up the nearest professional towing service providers to seek immediate and reliable roadside assistance. Carter's Services all of Central Florida 24/7. A professional towing service provider is available round the clock and has the right towing equipment to handle your vehicle and trailer. Thus, you can rest assured that they will tow your vehicle professionally without damaging it.
Parting Thoughts
Towing a caravan trailer can be a wondrous experience; however, if you are new to towing, it is advisable to prepare yourself as well as your caravan trailer well in advance for safe towing.
We hope these tips will help you tow with confidence.
Have a Safe & Happy Traveling!
If you’re stranded somewhere in the Central Florida Area, Carter's Towing is always available and ready to help you out. All you need to do is contact us 24/7 @352-245-3123 and we will assist you.
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