Practical Caravan

Pre-tour checks

AS I WRITE, we are all looking forward to getting out and about again with our caravans, some of which won’t have turned a wheel for a while.

The last trip our van took was to the dealership for some warranty work and its annual service, so at least when we collect it, we know it should be safe to tow and use.

But after any period out of action, caravans need checking over, to ensure that right from the start, those longed-for trips all run smoothly.

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