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"I heartily recommend it to all caravanists whether you've been 'vanning for years or whether you are a new boy"
"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"
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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? Chapter 9: What it's all about - the joys of touring in the UK 'Where shall we go next?' Best of Blighty - touring in the UK Meeting up with others All-year-round caravanning Chapter 10: What it's all about - the joys of touring overseas Your first foreign caravanning holiday How to get there France Spain Ireland The Netherlands Belgium Germany . . . . |
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
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One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.
Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Am considering buying a touring caravan and wanted help and advice. This book, in my opinion, gives just that, in an easy to understand format. It is probably more suitable to novices like myself and tells you all you need to know before you make that purchase.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought as CXmas gift for rellies who have just bought a caravan for the first time. Really handy book full of advice, tips etc. Good value for money. Very good.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellant book, gives all the information is very easy to understand way. Just the book for beginners!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I bought this book thinking it would enhance my caravanning experience. Unfortunately it is definitely for the uninitiated and I gained nothing useful from it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. J. Dorking
Its a must have book!!!
I bought the book after reading reviews and found the book very informative. I covers all avenues of caravan owning, so much so the book with be part of our other books we take on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by christina jenkins
Make the most of your caravan
I am new to caravaning and know/knew nothing about the suject, this book is full of information and written with wit. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BIGJON
how to make the most of your carav
As a complete novice knowing nothing, we have now got our caravan. I cant speak highly enough of this book every bit of advice and yips we have been told are in here, from what to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by V. Docking
caravan book
i found this book very good a must for anyone who owns a touring caravan.i would recommend it to a friend. a very good buy.
Published 6 months ago by jenniville
A great book for the complete beginner!
We didn't know a thing about buying and owning a caravan but this book puts you on the right road. Important bits like matching the caravan to the car are explained in detail and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. E. Millard
make the most of your caravan
There was plenty of good advice in the book,on the care and repair and using your van and its kit
Published 7 months ago by trev
Very basic information, nothing beyond a novice guide
I was rather hoping for more from this book as it is extremely basic in the information it gives. This is okay,as long as people are fully aware that it is just a beginners... Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. Malin
Repetitive
Quite useful for the beginner, but really repetitive covering the same points over and again. However, its still the best I could find on the market.
Published 8 months ago by TeeCee
Must Have!
This book is a simple and well written guide to help novice caravaners! A must buy which explains everything you need to know before buying your 1st caravan
Published 8 months ago by Paula1971
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