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    Buyer’s guide

    Sep 02, 2021 5 minutes

    Featuring all the latest 2021 models!

    YOUR VAN BUYING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

    Please check model details with the manufacturer or dealer before travelling to view or buy

    WILL YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR CAR?

    Q First and foremost – and especially if you are new to towing a caravan – you should follow the 85% guideline.

    This states that when fully laden, the caravan should not weigh more than 85% of the tow car’s kerbweight – so you’ll need to find out the latter figure before you can start to consider which caravan you might want to buy.

    If you find a caravan that complies with the 85% guideline with your existing vehicle, then all you will need to do is have a towbar fitted (if it doesn’t have one already).

    That way, you save yourself all the hassle and expense of having to buy

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