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HOW TO SET UP BRILLIANT TOURING APPS

GOOGLE EARTH AND Google Street View are miraculous. Those awesome techies have scanned and ‘photographed’ almost the entire planet from space and from the road, to create a free tool that’s perfect for caravanners who want to explore (virtually) their intended route and destination. Narrow bridges, tight bends, hazards, hidden entrances and much more can be previewed.

This can ease your journey, lower stress levels and confirm your destination is as good as you thought. You can even select the best pitch from above.

Here’s how to access and use them. You’ll soon

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