Jayco’s Top 10 Caravanning Tips for Easter:

Caravanning Tips – With Easter holidays coming up very soon, Jayco has come up with their top ten Caravanning Tips for Easter 

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1. Carry a small tool kit for repairs and adjustments, along with spare globes, fuses, and bearing kits or their numbers for replacements.

Its often best to develop a list of items you need so that you check them off as they are packed.

2. Ensure even distribution of load and placement across the centre of your van/wheels for better stability.

Packing your caravan is a key factor in safety. We have all seen a caravan with the death wobbles and correct load distribution can prevent that.

3. Develop a system that works best for you to ensure you’re hooking your van to your vehicle, locking it securely, and checking all van lights.

By keeping the same routine every time you ensure you don’t miss anything

4. Before leaving anywhere, lock windows and hatches internally, keep blinds open, close drawers, secure the awning correctly, and tighten knobs.

Do a double check every time. Having a door fly open when driving isn’t a good look.

5. Be aware of weight limits for your car and caravan to avoid overloading.

Remember that overloaded caravans place extra strain on the Caravan, Car and driver. It also voids your insurance.

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6. Maintain at least 10% of the van’s tow-ball weight as a minimum.

This is the best weight for balance. Remember that using load levelers like shepherds crooks for lighter vans or heavy duty ones is the best way to go.

7. Regularly check tyre pressure and replace tyres as part of scheduled maintenance.

Do this well before you head off. Nothing upsets a schedule of a trip like flat tyres. Also remember that tyre have an age limit as well as tyre tread.

8. Create and follow a checklist before leaving to ensure everything is in order.

This should be both for pre departure from home as well as daily departures from campsites.

9. When reversing your van, approach from the left side of the site for a better view over your right shoulder.

That is obviously if the site has room for it

10. When reversing, place a highly visible object or a look out person on the spot you want the right rear corner of the van to end up. Using a phone or two way radio helps.

The two way is absolutely the best tip for reversing – as ling as the person calling from outside knows left from right

Keep safe and enjoy your holidays.