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Personshelleybobs
11/7/2013 at 10:32am
 Location: South Yorkshire
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 586 2017 View shelleybobs's Profile View Profile   Reply to shelleybobs Reply   Quote shelleybobs Quote  
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I haven't done the caravan club course but I did have to take the B+E test as I passed my driving test after 1997. I agree that some sort of extra training is well worth doing, most people who've done the caravan club course that I've heard of, have all really enjoyed it and found it very useful and informative


Personflufftec
11/7/2013 at 1:35pm
 Location: Blackwood
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To be honest I think you'll be fine if you tow a folding camper, before I towed my caravan I had only ever towed a small trailer for about 5 miles, as long as you just take your time and you'll be fine

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Im new to this please be gentle


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PersonMadMum1972
11/7/2013 at 7:20pm
 Location: Hempstead Kent
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I had never towed before either and went straight to a 24 foot van in April this year. I can't put my finger on why, but I love towing it!! i haven't let my husband tow yet as I enjoy it so much!

Until I towed it, I was a little apprehensive but knew that if I wanted a caravan, I would have to tow it as I go away by myself alot with the children.

I have no issues at all and I am sure you will be fine.

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Center Parcs April 2015
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Personsaz121299
12/7/2013 at 2:04pm
 Location: Sherston Wilts
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Thanks so much all, I've now asked the seller when I could go see it, awaiting a reply :-)

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Enjoyed tenting,
Enjoyed trailer-tenting,
Now loving caravanning 😊😊


Personbeecherk
12/7/2013 at 8:09pm
 Location: luton
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Hi
Dont worry you will be fine if your worried get insurance.

Kevin

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camping low monte in Spain March 2016


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PersonBRYANMITCH
13/7/2013 at 7:54pm
 Location: GATESHEAD
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I think you will find it easier to tow than a small trailer tent.Have an hour or so on your local industrial estate and practice reversing and braking hard...just to get a feel for what your van does.Plan ahead for junctions etc and make life easy for yourself.If your not happy with going through a gap...get out and push! Might be embarrassing..but your van will be ok on the other side

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Bryan- TENT CAMPER...by choice!


Personsaz121299
14/7/2013 at 1:33pm
 Location: Sherston Wilts
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Thanks Brian, its looking like we might be swapping this week, eeek! Thanks for advice, much appreciated xx

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Enjoyed tenting,
Enjoyed trailer-tenting,
Now loving caravanning 😊😊



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