Custom Search
|
|
Caravan Hints And Tips
As well as offering you the flexibility of deciding your own route and travel times, you'll also be able to stop off wherever you like en route giving you the opportunity to meet new people, see new places, and have new experiences that you would otherwise have missed. You'll need to make some preparations before you go, and here we'll outline those basic preparations for you. Always remember to pack a map that has been published as recently as possible so that it is as accurate as possible. SatNav can be very useful, but never rely on SatNav alone as these systems can break down and get details wrong. Caravan maps can be an indispensable tour guide for your holiday. Look online, in bookshops or in caravanning shops and outlets for these maps that detail caravan parks, eateries and useful facilities en route. Using an up to date map, you should take a good look at possible routes and mark these clearly. On your map you should also note down or mark campsites, caravan sites and any places that will be suitable for an overnight stay. As well as places to stay, also mark towns or villages you may want to visit for sightseeing or where you might like to stop off to top up your supplies. The more detailed your map, the better prepared you will be, and the more efficient your travel time. It's really important that the car or vehicle you plan to use to tow your caravan is roadworthy. A caravanning trip can turn pretty sour when you're stranded in the middle of nowhere waiting hours for the car repair vehicle, so this step is vital. Make sure that your vehicle and caravan are insured for the trip, and you may want to take out separate travel insurance too. One good tip is to stick a bright note to your dashboard to remind the driver to drive on the correct side of the road, as you'd be surprised how easily you can slip back into to driving on the same side that you drive on at home. Petrol is another thing that may well be different when you're driving abroad, so be sure that the vehicle or RV you are using is compatible with the petrol that will be available in the countries you plan on travelling through. When you're trying to figure out your itinerary, maps are invaluable tools. By plotting out where you expect delays - at toll roads for example - you'll be able to better predict your rate of travel, and hence when you'll need to stop for petrol, and where best to stop for sightseeing, or sleeping. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com For great deals on cheap holiday insurance including annual travel insurance visit AA Travel Insurance and ensure that emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
|