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Due to the economic climate, caravan holidays are more popular with all types of holidaymaker - from young professionals, festival goers and hikers to families and retired couples.

Taking a caravan holiday gives you the ability to control your purse strings more effectively and you can simply rent a caravan whenever you want to go away or could you could even buy your own used or new caravan if the funds are available!

Caravanning is now so cool that everyone is using them. Young families are taking weekend breaks to attend fairs and sporting events. This is in addition to taking traditional holidays at the seaside or in the countryside. Travelling to Europe is also popular.

Caravans come equipped with full kitchens, so you can cook up a storm and save yourself loads of money at the same time. In addition, you can take along a barbeque and make the most of any good weather.

If you have planned to take a break or fancy going away for the weekend on the spur of a moment, then access to a caravan enables you to set off when it suits you. Not only do you not have to book in advance but you won’t find any airport queues, checking in or security to worry about. Caravanning is truly trouble free.

Whether you have planned to take a break or just fancy going away for the weekend, having access to a caravan enables you to set off when it suits you. Another part of the caravans appeal lies in the fact you do not have to book in advance. You can avoid the hassle of airport queues, checking in and getting through security.

Caravans are increasingly viewed as an environmentally friendly way to holiday as the carbon emissions are minimal when compared to air travel. Caravan safety is something that you need to be aware of. Knowing the rules of the road when taking a caravan holiday is important. There are several restrictions when towing. For example, you should not exceed an 85% caravan to car weight ratio, so when your caravan is fully loaded it should not be more than 85% of your cars kerb-weight, or maximum tow weight if this is lower.

You need additional lights and reflectors to keep you safe at night. Remember the maximum speed for a car towing a caravan is 60mph on UK motorways and dual carriageways and 50mph on all other roads, unless of course a lower speed limit is in force at the time.

Caravan insurance is essential, just in case. Whether you have a static or touring caravan, look for insurance that offers protection against accidental damage, fires, flooding, storms as well as theft.

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