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HOW SHOULD WE PACK HEAVY GEAR?

Q I have recently purchased a 1999 Bailey two-person caravan for myself and my son.

I am towing with a Ford Focus, and on our first trip, I found that it towed well, with no snaking.

I was keeping up with traffic and could maintain 60mph where practical, but I was having to work at it.

Being on a pension, changing to a more powerful car isn’t an option at present.

Our heavy items are an awning

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