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14/10/2023 at 9:16pm
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Not sure there is a simple definitive answer to your question, basically it comes down to site rules and they vary, CAMC and CCC sites accept CV's AFAIK, independent sites vary.
Firstly, the size of the van 'may' be an issue on some sites, even those that allow CV's, they may require a large tow vehicle to park 'off pitch' in a remote car parking area. Some require sign written CV's to park in car parking area not on pitch, whilst allowing unmarked vans on pitch.
No two ways about it, some sites have an absolute 'No Commercial Vehicle' policy, and that's it, pretty much common belief that it's a legal way of deterring/stopping the traveller community from accessing the site and bringing the problems they often do to the site! On that score, the clubs have an advantage in as much as they have membership with registered members address which does act as a kind of filter!
As to towing with a van as mentioned above, to quote from my Lunar owners manual "Your caravan has been designed and manufactured for towing behind normal road cars. Additional care should be taken when towing with a 4x4 due to the 'off-road' nature of the suspension. Caravans are not suitable for towing behind commercial vehicles.". Seen similar statements elsewhere.
No specific reason given, but consider tow ball height, caravan needs a level or slightly nose down attitude when towing, that often only occurs when nose weight of caravan depresses rear car suspension, a CV is not going to flinch much at a typical noseweight of under 100Kg being hitched! Rigidity of commercial vehicle suspension which would transfer a lot of shocks to A frame and front of caravan/chassis, a lightly loaded or unloaded CV can be pretty bouncy on the back end, that's a LOT of strain on the caravan chassis! CV's also often have a long overhang behind rear axle, this is not good when trying to minimise 'snaking' as the caravan can impose a very substantial leverage force and 'wobble' tow vehicle. A number of cars with long overhangs behind rear axle are noted as poor tow cars with relatively bad stability!
With so few towing with CVs, it's a little bit of a step into the unknown.
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