TOP 5 TOWING
MISTAKES
FIVE WAYS TO BE TRIPPED UP WHEN TOWING.
There is plenty to think
about when you’re towing,
and there are also plenty of
traps for new players and
experienced caravanners
alike. Here are five common
errors that can turn towing
from an enjoyable experience
into an unpleasant one.
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1. OVERLOADING
Trusting that the van’s Tare
weight on the compliance
plate is accurate, and then
guessing how much your
payload weighs, can lead to
disaster. It’s easy to forget
that accessories fitted after
the van rolls out of the factory
become part of your payload,
and that water and gas are
too. Overweight caravans are
starting to get the attention
of the authorities, so you
risk getting fined if you’re
pulled up for a weight check.
A weighbridge certificate
showing both ATM and towball