Safety tips for caravan owners

Safety tips for caravan owners

Safety tips for caravan owners

With holiday-makers fearing the return of the ash cloud, caravanning holidays are on the rise. If you are planning a holiday in your own caravan, below are a few safety tips you may want to take on board.

Whilst it might be tempting to think of your caravan as a huge storage space on wheels, it is vital your possessions are loaded correctly. Make sure you don't overload the front locker, if you make the area too heavy and exceed the recommended nose weight limit you unbalance your caravan and car.

Ensure you spread the weight evenly, medium weighted items such as empty water tanks and chairs should be placed on the floor. Heavier items should be placed in the centre of the van; by placing heavy items in over head storage you run the risk of causing a 'snaking' effect on the road. This will cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you don't want to end your holiday before it has even begun!

Frequent travellers treat their trailer as an extension of their home, but with caravans classed as vehicles some forget the most basic safety rules, which is why Caravan insurance is a must. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are always installed in the home, but they are often overlooked in their caravans. Caravans should also be equipped with fire extinguishers and fire blankets, so any accidental cooking fires can easily be put out.

Enhanced caravan security will deter any opportunist around your caravan site. Simply fitting a wheel clamp will make a thief think twice as they take time to remove and increase their chance of being caught. Another option is installing a caravan tracker, similar to a tracking devices found in a car. There are devices on the market designed specifically for caravans and although the initial expense may put you off, it could be the difference between you caravan staying lost or being found.

POST COMMENT

Wholesale Electronics From China - The way to Cut back the Duties Opened A "decoder" Mystery To Know Ourselves And Protect Your Car - Decoders, Electronic Safety Guidelines on the Operation of Backhoe Loader Compliance software may benefit firm with food safety After-sale Style All Their Own Flagship Service Brand Consumer Electronics Market - Suning Appliance Safety measures for a safe step on your staircase RESIDENT SAFETY: Use These Expert Solutions To Keep Your Residents Safe In A Natural Disaster Safety Storage Cabinets - Why Having the Right Cabinets is Very important For Safe Storage and EPA Compliance Make safety your number one priority Speed The Development Of Emerging Markets Electronic Components Urgent Breakthrough - Appliance The Danger Of The Chemical Industry And Security - The Chemical Industry, Safety - Chemical Industry How To Dispose Electronic Waste Like Old Computers, Cell Phones, Printers, And Batteries Nokia And Apple: The King Of Competing Mobile Device - Nokia, Apple - The Electronics Industry