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If you have to avoid hills, you have the wrong car for the caravan.  It should be OK.

Jim

There must be hundreds of vans which go that route every week in summer with no problem.

If you're that worried make sure you leave plenty of space in front of you and get into a low gear before you start up it.........

I have the right car and the right van Jim. For me to come home from just about anywhere I can either go up Garrowby Hill or the sensible way. Turn off the A64 at  York (east) on to the A1079 to Hull. Travel that road to Shiptonthorpe and then turn left at Langlands Garden Centre on to the A614 signposted to Driffield and Bridlington.

Garrowby Hill is Ok at the bottom but once you get about two thirds of the way up it gets steeper and in my experience, at that point, you always get behind a lorry struggling. That could create problems for you when towing a van. Just not worth the hassle when there is a very good road the other way.

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by Twurly on 14/9/2011

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I thought caravans were not allowed on Garrowby Hill, or am I thinking of another hill ?????

Shirl's

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Quote: Originally posted by ibiza2009 on 14/9/2011

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Twurly - I agree with Tigermouse, Sutton Bank is the 'other hill'.

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When that Lorry gets to the last third, which is one in six ,and changes down to first ,it almost stops. If you are behind it then you will stop to change down and then have to doa standing start. A1079......and, if you need a loo there is one about a mile after you leave the A64 York By pass on a layby which is nice and easy to pull into to park and then straight out. Even get a coffee there if you like....

Phil