Brilliant video thanks! Your presentation and attention to detail is so clear and easy to follow - gives me huge confidence to go out and try myself. Can’t wait for the next video 😊
@@the_trailer_lady maybe any diy maintenance, best way of getting the spare wheel out from under the caravan when you’ve had a puncture ?, or is it better to just keep the spare wheel inside the caravan ?, 👍.
Excellent video. Years of towing experience under my belt and still learnt few tricks. That right turn into T junction was good one, ie shoulder inline with middle. Only complaint should've checked legs/stays up as part of walk around, ie good look under caravan.
Fliss a question for you near where I live we have a narrow 90* junction with two way traffic when I am in the car I take a slightly wider swing to turn left into the junction so as not to clip the curb, the road I am turning out of is also narrow and also two way traffic. how would I address this if I had a caravan on the back length of van is 7.98m pulled by kia sorento.
Hi. Great question, and thank you for asking me. I would still use the straight and late method but take up the whole road. So, you need to check, check, and check again that it is safe for you to do the manoeuvre and then take as much space as possible. By using the straight and late technique, you will be in a great position to view the street you are entering before making the final commitment to the manoeuvre. I hope that helps?
I would approach slowly, 2nd gear, or even first. On the roundabout, you want to maintain a cautious speed and a distance from the vehicles in front so that you can stop safely. Roundabouts vary greatly in size, so putting a speed on it is impossible, but I will say, you should be a lot slower than if you were driving solo
What's your thoughts on car manufacturer's towing limits that are well above the cars kerb wieght example my rav4 can tow 2000kg but kerb wieght is less than 1800kg. I do stick to the rule of not towing more than the car's kerb wieght in fact current van is around 80% Just looking around at units on the roads there's many towing far too heavy vans for a safe match
I have got the same car as yours was on a site last year we all had kugas you’d think it was a ford dealers so it must be a good towcar the1 thing I hate when towing is people who sit right on your backside who can’t wait to get past you the big trucks and buses are the worst offenders for this
Thanks for your comment. I do love my Kuga, and they do make excellent tow cars. With regards to impatient motorists, all you can do is keep more distance in front of you (just in case you are re-ended) and be confident that you are doing nothing wrong. If there is a suitable lay-by, you could pull over and let them pass but never feel you have to do this. I do it because I'm not in a rush and I don't want to feel rushed either
Your noseweight information had one major flaw - you never mentioned MAXIMUMS. Your maximum noseweight is the lowest of: 1. Caravan hitch 2. Car 3. Tow bar
Hi. Thanks for your comment. I didn't want to go into too much detail on noseweight in this video as there is a separate one in the editing suite now. You are correct, though, about noseweight. There are 4 figures to consider; caravan, hitch, car, and towbar. Keep watching for video on this coming soon
Great informative video with some great tips and tricks ❤love how your hair matches your car colour 👍👍
Thank you! I do like to be colour co-ordinated 🤣
Great video, your presentation and points to note/instructions are clear and easy to follow thanks!
You're very welcome. They'll be more caravan videos in the New Year as we're switching to some How-To videos for motorhomers
Brilliant! Thanks for this! 🙋👍🙏
My pleasure! Are there any other topics you'd like me to cover?
Brilliant video thanks! Your presentation and attention to detail is so clear and easy to follow - gives me huge confidence to go out and try myself. Can’t wait for the next video 😊
Great to hear! There is more coming soon - just trying to get suitable filming days!
My wife loved your video ❤. Very good video for new and old drivers
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely brilliant video Fliss. Thank you
You're very welcome. Glad it helped
Great video, I remember you commenting on one of our first videos! 🥰
Yes I do too! How's your channel going?
Thank you for your tips Fliss very helpful 👍👍.
You're welcome. Are there any other topics you'd like to see covered on the channel?
@@the_trailer_lady maybe any diy maintenance, best way of getting the spare wheel out from under the caravan when you’ve had a puncture ?, or is it better to just keep the spare wheel inside the caravan ?, 👍.
Excellent video. Years of towing experience under my belt and still learnt few tricks. That right turn into T junction was good one, ie shoulder inline with middle.
Only complaint should've checked legs/stays up as part of walk around, ie good look under caravan.
I'm glad it was helpful! Fair point, I did miss that out. Checking that the steadies are raised is an easy thing to overlook.
Great video. Thanks for some invaluable tips.
I'm so pleased you found it useful 😀
Brilliant video fliss thank you for sharing x
You are so welcome. Glad you liked it
Fliss a question for you near where I live we have a narrow 90* junction with two way traffic when I am in the car I take a slightly wider swing to turn left into the junction so as not to clip the curb, the road I am turning out of is also narrow and also two way traffic. how would I address this if I had a caravan on the back length of van is 7.98m pulled by kia sorento.
Hi. Great question, and thank you for asking me. I would still use the straight and late method but take up the whole road. So, you need to check, check, and check again that it is safe for you to do the manoeuvre and then take as much space as possible. By using the straight and late technique, you will be in a great position to view the street you are entering before making the final commitment to the manoeuvre. I hope that helps?
@the_trailer_lady Thank you for your information.
Most informative Fliss! My question is: what is a safe speed to go round a roundabout towing ? Many thanks.
I would approach slowly, 2nd gear, or even first. On the roundabout, you want to maintain a cautious speed and a distance from the vehicles in front so that you can stop safely. Roundabouts vary greatly in size, so putting a speed on it is impossible, but I will say, you should be a lot slower than if you were driving solo
@ Many thanks Fliss.
What's your thoughts on car manufacturer's towing limits that are well above the cars kerb wieght example my rav4 can tow 2000kg but kerb wieght is less than 1800kg. I do stick to the rule of not towing more than the car's kerb wieght in fact current van is around 80%
Just looking around at units on the roads there's many towing far too heavy vans for a safe match
Hi David. This is an excellent question that I think needs a detailed answer. Keep your eyes peeled for a short video in the coming days
Hi David - we have just published a response to your question. Thanks for a great question 👍🏻
Thanks for letting me know I'll add a comment after your video
And Many Towing Over 60 On Motorways!!
@ronaldyardley8965 that's a whole different conversation!
I have got the same car as yours was on a site last year we all had kugas you’d think it was a ford dealers so it must be a good towcar the1 thing I hate when towing is people who sit right on your backside who can’t wait to get past you the big trucks and buses are the worst offenders for this
Thanks for your comment. I do love my Kuga, and they do make excellent tow cars.
With regards to impatient motorists, all you can do is keep more distance in front of you (just in case you are re-ended) and be confident that you are doing nothing wrong. If there is a suitable lay-by, you could pull over and let them pass but never feel you have to do this. I do it because I'm not in a rush and I don't want to feel rushed either
Your noseweight information had one major flaw - you never mentioned MAXIMUMS.
Your maximum noseweight is the lowest of:
1. Caravan hitch
2. Car
3. Tow bar
Hi. Thanks for your comment. I didn't want to go into too much detail on noseweight in this video as there is a separate one in the editing suite now. You are correct, though, about noseweight. There are 4 figures to consider; caravan, hitch, car, and towbar. Keep watching for video on this coming soon