Caravan holidays are more popular with all types of holidaymaker than ever these days – from young socialites to those who frequent Glastonbury every year right through to those with young families to those who want to holiday in the UK.

Taking a caravan holiday means you can go away whenever you want to go away and gives you the ability to control your purse strings more effectively – which means more spending money for you!

Caravanning is now so cool that festival goers are using them. You can visit historical sites, the beach, the woods and the countryside easily with a caravan.

Caravan holidays let you take care of your own meals. If the weather is right you can barbeque and make the most of the sun. If it is colder you can cook up a full roast dinner or a warming stew or curry. Caravanning is becoming popular because you can just get up and go. Everything is packed, so all you need to do is to book your pitch and go. If you are really spontaneous you can put a pin in the map and head to that spot, calling sites for pitches as you go.

You can simply hook your caravan up and take off wherever and whenever the fancy takes you.

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 for night time driving. Additional mirrors to help with manoeuvring are essential too. The maximum speed for a car towing a caravan is 60mph on motorways and dual carriageways. For other roads it is 50mph, unless a lower speed limit is in force at the time.

Caravan insurance is essential for both static and touring caravans. Find insurance that offers protection against theft, accidental damage, fire, and flooding and storm damage.

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