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TOWING AND TOURING TIPS !
SOME GENERAL
ADVICE
THERE ’ S NOTHING LIKE A BIT OF RANDOM , GENERAL ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO CARAVANNING , AND THAT ’ S WHAT WE HAVE WITH TIPS 35 TO 39 !
OFFROAD CARAVANS
When deciding on a new offroad caravan , one of the truest ways to discover just how offroad-capable the van is , is to find out if the manufacturer has limited the van ’ s warranty in terms of where it can be towed . In our opinion , and the opinion of some of Australia ’ s most credible offroad-van builders , a genuine offroader will not have its warranty limited based on where it is taken .
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MOVE THE VAN
If reversing the caravan isn ’ t your strong suit , or you need to manoeuvre the van into a tight storage area at home , why not consider investing in a caravan mover ? There are plenty on the market , from units that are permanently fixed to the chassis of the van to movers that can be clamped to the drawbar and used as needed .
The truth is , they are not cheap but they can make a world of difference . We have personal experience with the Optitec and can recommend it .