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Well we now have our tow car and hopefully will soon get our van.

I am posting this as it has now hit home that I will be effectively attaching a large, not really aerodynamic shed behind my car and tugging it along on the open road, my family will also be in the car and I will be on the open road amongst members of the public who may or may not hold me in the same regard as Jeremy Clarkson would.

Whilst I have really done my homework on outfit matching, Vehicle / Caravan weights, safe towing limits, GTW, noseweights etc (as you will see from previous threads) I have also read extensively regarding load distribution, what consitutes payload, importance of tyre pressures and breakaway cable attachment points and other such interesting topics.

In theory I should be well prepared and up for the challenge but I must admit I am a little (lot) petrified. I don't mind real snakes but the thought of snaking fills me with dread, I fully expect to be hooked up to the van and have snaked, flipped the van and had my detachable tow bar disengage all within 30 seconds of leaving the dealership.

Is it really that bad, is it natural to be apprehensive and what is it really like towing a huge caravan on the back of a car....

Quote: Originally posted by Graeme_Cooke on 08/9/2014

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Its natural for you to be nervous but for every story of a detached van or other accident there'll be hundreds of vans that arrive safely at site without incident.

If you pack your van correctly, hitch up right, respect the weights and drive at 60 or below you'll be absolutely fine. Accidents happen but you can lower the risk by taking your time and checking everything.

If you're really bothered about towing I would suggest you go on a Caravan Club course. After that you'll know what to expect.

Hope that helps.

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