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As well as helping you find and finance your new caravan or motorhome, we’ve compiled some useful advice and information on lower running and maintenance expenses, road safety and road tax, plus some links to other useful websites.
Staying safe
Road safety mostly boils down to common sense. Follow the Highway Code, don’t drink and drive, stay calm, focused and alert, and take regular breaks when driving long distances.
Being familiar with your vehicle is essential. If you are new to towing a caravan or driving a motorhome, take plenty of time to drive short distances on different types of roads. It’ll help you get used to the weight and general feel of the vehicle before you set off on a long expedition.
Look after your vehicle, it’ll look after you
Looking after your vehicle is also crucial to road safety. Here are just some of the checks you should carry out regularly:
Ensure your tyre pressures are correct.
Check your treads meet the legal requirement.
Make sure your headlamps and indicators are in good working order, and if you’re towing, make sure your caravan lights are properly hooked up and working properly.
Test your brakes regularly by a professional.
Check your oil and water levels, so your engine is well lubricated and doesn’t overheat. Your car will be working hard to tow your caravan – and if it’s a motorhome, treat it with the same loving care you would your car.
Keeping your new caravan or motorhome in roadworthy condition is just as important as choosing wisely in the first place. As well as keeping you safer, it can help you avoid hefty maintenance bills further down the road.
We recommend you service your motorhome every year or every 10,000 miles – depending on how much you use it. If you purchase a new motorhome, it should be serviced in accordance with any warranty requirements.
Cutting costs, not corners
People are always keen to save money, and there are many ways to enjoy cheaper caravanning. Ask yourself, would a lighter caravan better suit your towing car and maybe save on fuel? Would a smaller motorhome be cheaper to run and easier to manoeuvre?
Not just any old oil
Using synthetic oil for your towing car or motorhome is a good idea. It costs more to buy, but can protect your engine for longer, so can keep maintenance and repair costs lower in the longer term.
The facts on road tax
Now that road tax varies according to a vehicle’s age, engine size and emissions, it’s worth checking how a more powerful towing car or a bigger motorhome might add to your running costs. This link takes you to a page that details the current road tax charges: How To Tax Your Vehicle
Places to visit online
Hopefully we’ve got you thinking about things to consider when buying a caravan or motorhome, and how we can help. T
here’s plenty more information online, so here are some useful links to other websites:
www.dft.gov.uk/dvla
http://www.hpicheck.com
http://www.eta.co.uk
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk
When we give a web address, it does not imply our endorsement of its content. We accept no responsibility or liability in respect of any materials on any website, or the privacy of your personal information on such websites, as these are beyond our control.
Staying safe
Road safety mostly boils down to common sense. Follow the Highway Code, don’t drink and drive, stay calm, focused and alert, and take regular breaks when driving long distances.
Being familiar with your vehicle is essential. If you are new to towing a caravan or driving a motorhome, take plenty of time to drive short distances on different types of roads. It’ll help you get used to the weight and general feel of the vehicle before you set off on a long expedition.
Look after your vehicle, it’ll look after you
Looking after your vehicle is also crucial to road safety. Here are just some of the checks you should carry out regularly:
Ensure your tyre pressures are correct.
Check your treads meet the legal requirement.
Make sure your headlamps and indicators are in good working order, and if you’re towing, make sure your caravan lights are properly hooked up and working properly.
Test your brakes regularly by a professional.
Check your oil and water levels, so your engine is well lubricated and doesn’t overheat. Your car will be working hard to tow your caravan – and if it’s a motorhome, treat it with the same loving care you would your car.
Keeping your new caravan or motorhome in roadworthy condition is just as important as choosing wisely in the first place. As well as keeping you safer, it can help you avoid hefty maintenance bills further down the road.
We recommend you service your motorhome every year or every 10,000 miles – depending on how much you use it. If you purchase a new motorhome, it should be serviced in accordance with any warranty requirements.
Cutting costs, not corners
People are always keen to save money, and there are many ways to enjoy cheaper caravanning. Ask yourself, would a lighter caravan better suit your towing car and maybe save on fuel? Would a smaller motorhome be cheaper to run and easier to manoeuvre?
Not just any old oil
Using synthetic oil for your towing car or motorhome is a good idea. It costs more to buy, but can protect your engine for longer, so can keep maintenance and repair costs lower in the longer term.
The facts on road tax
Now that road tax varies according to a vehicle’s age, engine size and emissions, it’s worth checking how a more powerful towing car or a bigger motorhome might add to your running costs. This link takes you to a page that details the current road tax charges: How To Tax Your Vehicle
Places to visit online
Hopefully we’ve got you thinking about things to consider when buying a caravan or motorhome, and how we can help. T
here’s plenty more information online, so here are some useful links to other websites:
www.dft.gov.uk/dvla
http://www.hpicheck.com
http://www.eta.co.uk
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk
When we give a web address, it does not imply our endorsement of its content. We accept no responsibility or liability in respect of any materials on any website, or the privacy of your personal information on such websites, as these are beyond our control.