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Every great movie starts with a good trailer,
and so does towing a caravan (see what we did there?).
In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with Snowys’ resident caravanning expert Kev about the logistics of towing a caravan – from weight distribution and driving considerations, to brakes, mirrors, and tyre pressures.
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00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Introducing Kev
00:57 – Should I Tow a Caravan?
01:56 – Tow Ball Weight Vs Towing Weight
03:11 – Caravan Weight Considerations
07:10 – Weighing Your Caravan
09:39 – Braking Systems
12:10 – Electric Brakes and Brake Controllers
13:21 – Weight Distribution
18:55 – Tyre Pressures
20:33 – Spare Tyres
21:34 – Suspension
22:37 – Final Checks Before You Tow
26:15 – Towing Mirrors
30:50 – Driving Considerations
34:29 – Break Stops for Beginner Caravan Towers
36:08 – Overtaking
37:24 – Final Thoughts
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Snowys’ resident caravanning expert Kev explains the logistics of towing a caravan.
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