Summary:
Is this the right book for me?
Do you want to get maximum value and enjoyment out of your caravan?
The open road, the freedom to leave on a whim, the comfort and convenience of a mobile home from home... A caravan makes a fantastic investment if you're looking for flexible, economical holidays. Make the Most of Your Caravan will show you how to get maximum value and enjoyment out of yours.
Offering practical advice on all aspects of caravanning, from the initial purchase to basic maintainence, towing and driving to camping and holidaying abroad, this is a uniquely comprehensive manual for every caravan owner, setting you up for some great trips!
Make the Most of Your Caravan includes:
Chapter 1: Buying your first caravan
What's in a caravan?
How do all the systems work?
New v secondhand - the pros and cons
Buying secondhand
Secondhand buyer's survival guide
Buying a brand new caravan
Chapter 2: Awnings and accessories
The world of awnings
The other accessories you can't live without
Chapter 3: Choosing the right layout
Points to consider
L-shape front lounges
Permanent-bed caravans
Two-berth end-washroom models
Two-berth end-kitchen layout
Four-berth side-dinettes
Five-berth twin-dinettes
Fixed rear bunk six-berth caravans
Chapter 4: Watch your weight - the art and science of outfit matching
The percentage game
Maximum towing limit
Noseweight
How to make the perfect match
Caravan weights demystified
So, do you need to change your car?
Do you need to take another driving test?
Chapter 5: Ready for the road - towing made easy
Choosing a towbar
Towing mirrors
A place for everything - loading explained
Connecting car to caravan
Your final pre-flight check
Driving off: your first tow
Chapter 6: Love at first site - choosing a good place to stay
Caravan sites in the UK
Sites for family holidays
Caravan sites overseas
Site rules
| Chapter 7: Setting up on site and keeping everything running smoothly
The arrival
Reversing made easy
You're on! Now to get it on the level
Time to unhitch
Setting up the caravan
Choosing and using a caravan shower
Effective use of water
Effective use of gas
Effective use of your fridge
Effective use of mains hook-up
Toilet training
Keeping it all tidy
Chapter 8: Protecting your investment
Sold secure
What security products to fit
Are you on the register?
Marking/identifying your caravan
Alarm systems
Where should you keep your caravan?
Keeping it all working
Preparing for winter storage
Ready to sell?
- An authoritative guide, endorsed and supported by the UK's largest caravan organization, the Caravan Club, who have over 1 million members
- Your handy companion through the full journey of caravan ownership, from consumer advice and travel guidelines to information on basic maintenance and care
- Travel with full peace of mind knowing you have troubleshooting guides and top tips for problems on hand
- Really immerse yourself in caravan culture with further resources including country guides and links to useful websites and destination guides
About the Author(s):
Rob McCabe is a freelance journalist and the former editor of Practical Caravan and Caravan magazines. He acts as the Chief Caravan Tester for the Caravan Club and is also Road Testing Editor, Camping and Caravanning Club Magazine. He writes regularly for all caravan publications and is the former Production Editor of What Car? magazine
Readership:
General trade - those interested in caravanning
Reviews:
"I heartily recommend it to all caravanists whether you've been 'vanning for years or whether you are a new boy"
Jeremy Clarkson, The Sun
"a really useful book which, although aimed principally at novices, will appeal to caravanners with all levels of experience."
Caravan Club Magazine
"A clearly written guide for the mobile home novice"
Coast
"This book is invaluable for anyone starting out with a touring caravan"
Mrs. A. P. Parker - Amazon reviewer
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