Caravan Abroad

Many people want a caravan holiday without the hassle of having to store and maintain there caravan during the winter months. There are plenty of companies that can hire out anything from a small 2 berth van to a luxury hotorhome (recreational vehicle). This offers a great deal of freedom and excitement – you never quite know where you will end up. Caravan and motorhome hire has really taken off, many of the most popular destinations in the UK include the national Parks and areas of natural beauty, including the Lake District, Snowdonia, The South Downs, the Dales and the Peak District.

However there are no limits to where you can go. Many companies allow the caravan or motorhome to be taken abroad as well, allowing you to drive down to the South of France or right down to Italy or beyond. Make sure that you are familiar with all the relevant motoring laws in the country you are visiting.

A simple, relatively cheap and effective deterrent to the opportunist  thief is a hitch lock. A hitch lock will help to prevent a caravan from being quickly  coupled up and towed away. Some hitch locks have a  tamper alarm for added security  which sound upon an attempt  to remove the device.

Another alternative is to consider corner steady locks as well. These lock down the rear corner steadies of touring caravans  thus preventing the front of the unit from being raised. As a result of this anti-lift device, it is not possible to hitch the caravan to another vehicle without the lock being removed.

Many insurance companies insist on a minimum level of caravan security in order to validate an insurance policy and you should check your policy wording to check on what is required.

Calor has launched a new scheme to offer caravanners a solution to the problem of a lack of gas availability when abroad..

Calor have decided to offer caravanners the ‘free loan’ of  an additional gas cylinder in return for a deposit. The deposit, less the cost of the gas, will be refunded on return of the cylinder.

Taking your caravan abroad is a great way to get about and yet still have all the comforts of home.