Caravan holidays are more popular with all types of holidaymaker than ever these days – from young socialites to those who frequent Glastonbury every year right through to those with young families to those who want to holiday in the UK.

Taking a caravan holiday gives you the ability to control your purse strings more effectively and you can simply rent a caravan whenever you want to go away or could you could even buy your own used or new caravan if the funds are available!

Caravanning is now so cool that everyone is using them. Young families are taking weekend breaks to attend fairs and sporting events. This is in addition to taking traditional holidays at the seaside or in the countryside. Travelling to Europe is also popular.

Caravans come equipped with full kitchens, so you can cook up a storm and save yourself loads of money at the same time. In addition, you can take along a barbeque and make the most of any good weather.

Owning a caravan allows you to be spontaneous. You can get home Friday night and decide to just get up and go. By making a quick phone call you can reserve your pitch, set the GPS and be at your destination in time for a drink in the local pub.

Whether you have planned to take a break or suddenly fancy going away for the weekend, having access to a caravan enables you to go when it suits you. You can travel avoiding the hassle of airport queues, checking in and getting through security.

Staying safe when caravanning is easy, but very important. There are several restrictions when towing. For example, you should not exceed an 85% caravan to car weight ratio. This means that when your caravan is fully loaded it should not be more than 85% of your cars kerb-weight, or maximum tow weight if this is lower.

You need additional lights, reflectors to keep you safe at night and mirrors to help with manoeuvring. The maximum speed for a car towing a caravan is 60mph on UK motorways and dual carriageways. It is 50mph on all other roads, unless of course a lower speed limit is in force at the time.

Caravan insurance is essential, just in case. Whether you have a static or touring caravan, look for insurance that offers protection against accidental damage, fires, flooding, storms as well as theft.

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