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Ep37 – Towing a Caravan with Kev

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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.

Shortcuts

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

Mentioned in this Episode:

Categories

Caravan Accessories

Sub-Categories

Towing Mirrors

Fuel Storage

Levelling Accessories

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A car towing a caravan on a dirt road, surrounded by shrubbery.

Snowys’ resident caravanning expert Kev explains the logistics of towing a caravan.