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PARKING
The first time you hit the road , it will become immediately obvious that some places , especially tight car parks , are best avoided . Unless you are truly experienced , and / or are certain that there will be enough room to turn around , you ’ re much better off parking on a side street or in another open area that allows parking .
Always adhere to this golden rule : never turn down a dubious secondary road unless you ’ re certain it lead somewhere you can turn around , if necessary . The same goes for car parks . This is especially important if your reversing skills aren ’ t yet up to scratch .
SUMMING UP
If this all sounds rather difficult and disconcerting , don ’ t be discouraged . It ’ s true that towing involves a learning curve , but much of what I have mentioned here comes down to exercising sound judgement and common sense . So proceed cautiously , always remain aware of your environment and the traffic conditions , and don ’ t do anything stupid . Easy , right ?
Again , I highly recommend a few trial runs , towing in quiet areas that will allow you to appreciate the challenges of turning your van around , reversing it , observing how much it cuts in around corners – that sort of thing .
What was it like the first time you towed a caravan ? Share your towing experiences with other readers by emailing info @ gorv . com . au
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