On the pull!!! - Page 2

Phil · 11th July 2007, 18:39

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found this from a google search.....

Departed · 11th July 2007, 19:45

My 2p.

fit some sort of stabiliser.
Watch your loading, get the overall weight and noseweight right.
Get decent mirrors.
Just because you can technically tow a big van, don't assume it will tow well. There's a general rule of something like 80% of the kerbweight of the car, but get the lightest van that will fit the bill.
Keep the van serviced, especially brakes and tyres. They get neglected an cause accidents.
Watch out for damp in the van. It's as bad as tinworm in a car.
Think and think again about security. They are always likely to be nicked.

Departed · 16th July 2007, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by andycolm

I agree on the stabiliser, you really need one. My van is a wee bit weavy over 55 without one, when its fitted it will creep over 80 if you dont realise it and still be steady as a rock!
Have you ever towed anything before? If not I would strongly advise a bit of training, I think the Caravan Club do a one day course, cheaper than bursting a tyre on a kerbafter mis judging your turning radius, and reversing is something of an art which is best not practiced on the open road.

If the CC don't, the I know for certain that the camping and caravan club do a course.

The Blackburn Hatter · 16th July 2007, 14:18

Don't do it, Drive 250 miles to pee in a bucket, no privacy, plastic cups and plates, and the endless "are we there yet" followed by the barney with your wife when setting up. Been there done that, never again.
Can I have my pills now Doctor.

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Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	My 2p. fit some sort of stabiliser. Watch your loading, get the overall weight and noseweight right. Get decent mirrors. Just because you can technically tow a big van, don't assume it will tow well. There's a general rule of something like 80% of the kerbweight of the car, but get the lightest van that will fit the bill. Keep the van serviced, especially brakes and tyres. They get neglected an cause accidents. Watch out for damp in the van. It's as bad as tinworm in a car. Think and think again about security. They are always likely to be nicked.

16th July 2007, 14:18	#14
The Blackburn Hatter Newbie 75 CDTI Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blackburn Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't do it, Drive 250 miles to pee in a bucket, no privacy, plastic cups and plates, and the endless "are we there yet" followed by the barney with your wife when setting up. Been there done that, never again. Can I have my pills now Doctor.