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Hi

We have today decided to purchase what will be our third van and have gone for a twin axle as the layout and size suits our needs. We have never had a twin axle before and any advice from anyone out there who has, with regards to towing and levelling etc would be very welcome. We have had caravans for a while and my husband and I are both happy with towing, but the thought of a twin axle is a bit daunting. Especially as two days after we take delivery we have to take it on the ferry!

Mandy

Mandy, friends with twin axles tell me that they are much more comfortable tow. They are not as easy to manhandle on site as you have 4 wheels to turn rather than 2.

A motor mover for a twin axle would solve any problems here but as you are not new to caravanning I am sure you will cope magnificently.

If I had the room at home I would have one. - Enjoy!

Stuart

Thanks Stuart

We are really looking forward to getting it. We have a motor mover on our current one so may have to look at having one fitted again

Mandy

Hi mandy,

We got our first twin axle in April this year, funnily enough it's our 3rd van too. We are really pleased with it. It tows very well, as has already been said it is harder to manover by hand but we had a motor mover fitted, and so far it has done the job. The extra space in the van more than makes up for any problems with manovering as it gives us a great layout.

What van have you gone for?

Good luck

Joty

Hello Mandy,

They are fantastic! they follow the car just the same, just watch when pulling out of tight junctions that you dont tail swipe a car or wall etc.. Dead steady on all roads, easy to reverse, levelling a little bit harder side to side. We back further than needed then put one leveller under the front wheel, pull it slightly more forward than level then put 2nd leveller behind the 2nd wheel and let it back for rock steady and level.

Enjoy!

Hi

Thanks for all your replies. The van we are buying for those of you that have asked is an Abbey Vogue 2 650. Have wondered whether we may need to have a motor mover fitted, but will try our luck without for now and if need be will have one fitted at a later date. Really looking forward to taking delivery next week. And I guess things like levelling will all come with practice the same as it has with our current van.

Thanks again

Mandy

Mandy,

Please dont get a mover yet!

As you are experienced vanners you'll have no probs.

Be Confident!

Mandy.

we used to have a twin axle delta and to was as steady as a rock on the road, when it came to storage we stored it undercover in a big shed with concrete floor and the trick was to wind the jockey wheel up till the front wheels ( front axle ) was just clear of the ground and then it was as easy as a single axle to move about!

Hope you have many happy miles in the new van.