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Hi all

I going on my first  trip towing a caravan for easter . I have booked with freands to go to pickering .However when planning the route i knew  that i could not go up sutton bank.But going the caravan route way was just as bad (for a first time tow).Is there another way .My car is a rover 45 (only 1000kg tow limet) and my van is a old elldis tornado mgw 900 kg . I will sure have fun .I should of stuck with the tent

Hi...

I am no expert here...except perhaps being an expert at not being one.

My only advice for the first trip is plan the route and then just get on with it. It will be far easier if the route is already one that you are familiar with solo, just take your time allow that bit of extra clearance on left turns and I'm sure that all will be well.

A good pair of mirrors are necessary....in a straight line, if the morrors get through the gap then the Van will! (Assuming of course that they stick out far enough!)

If you have an idea what the site lay out is before you go searching for the pitch, you will unlike me not end up down a long cul-de-sac and have to practice your best reversing for 100 yards.

I have been towing for 18 months or so now and it does get easier, although I have to concentrate much more than when driving solo.

I now look forward to the tow, rather than fear it like I used to.

Good Luck

Mr Ulti-Mate

Thank you

I have been practicing my reversing today its tricky but practice makes perfect

Tony

How about via Whitby and Scarborough then across on the A170

It might be a bit longer but the roads will be easier.

HTH

Paul