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05 MAY

Five Top Tips for basic maintenance

Keep your leisure vehicle in tip-top condition – Five Top Tips for basic maintenance, advice, and inspiration from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. You know the score – tyres, wheel fixings, lights, fluids etc. All the routine roadworthiness checks for your towcar and caravan, motorhome or campervan. On the inside, check electrics, gas system and […]

09 JUL

Driving Abroad

There are a number of requirements you might not be aware of when driving in Europe. We have collated all the information here in one place to assist you. Important Documents for driving in Europe Full, valid driving licence and national insurance number Proof of vehicle insurance Proof of ID (passport) V5C Certificate Travel insurance […]

02 JUL

Speed Limits in Europe

As more of us travel abroad to Europe you’ll need to know what the speed limits are in the various countries. With speed limits changing from country to country we have detailed all the information you need to know to stay on the right side of the law. For more information on Speed Limits in […]

25 JUN

Towing Speed Limits in the UK

Towing Speed Limits Here in the UK we have different speed limits depending on what type of road you are travelling on. We do not differentiate on the size of the vehicle been towed, so you can be towing the smallest trailer tent or the largest twin axle, the speed limits will be the same. […]

23 JUN

Caravan Tool Kit

A great item to carry with you when out and about in your caravan is a good caravan tool kit. We will talk you through what we have in our caravan tool kit. I now have two toolkit boxes. The first the smaller has all the “tools” in it and then the larger toolbox which […]

24 SEP

Tightening caravan wheel nuts with a torque wrench

One of the important pre-tow checks to be done before you set off on your holiday is making sure that the wheel nuts are set at the correct torque using a Torque Wrench. Due to the condition of this countries roads a wheel nut can quite possible loosen itself on a journey through the vibration […]

01 AUG

How to fit a Fiamma Caravan Door Lock

We show you how to fit a Fiamma Caravan Door Lock. This can give your caravan extra security and help prevent undesirables from breaking in. To see our YouTube video click below. Method: Once you have worked out where you want the lock to be placed. Mark out the three holes that hold it onto […]

23 JUN

Specialised Covers Tow Pro Lite

Here at Caravan Gossip we have done a review of the Specialised Covers Tow Pro Lite towing protector. This cover is the universal fit and fits Caravans up to 2.5 metres wide. The cover comes with: 16 side securing straps and buckles (8 per side) 1 hitch strap and buckles 2 steady safety straps and […]