GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #87 | Page 40

CARDINAL MARKERS

WORDS : MAX TAYLOR MY FIVE RULES FOR SAFE TOWING …

NOT EVERYONE WILL AGREE ...

Caravanning has its challenges . I ’ m talking towing . Sure , there are plenty of other crucial tasks and challenges to come to grips with , but nothing quite as important as your ability to tow your van safely .
Assuming your tow vehicle and caravan combination are legally compatible and both vehicles are level , what can you expect once you ’ ve finally hit the open highway ? You might have towed plenty of garden trailers to the tip before , but there ’ s a chasm of experience between towing an 8x5 cage trailer and a 22ft caravan .
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