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Preparing your caravan for winter storage

With the cold season fast approaching, Phil from Lost Weekends Caravan demonstrates how he prepares his caravan for Winter storage and reveals some little tips and tricks he has learnt over the last few years.

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Nextbase dash cam fit and test for towing

As an experienced caravanner, Ian from For The Love Of Caravans has been involved in some near misses on the road. Check out this great video as he fits a Nextbase 322GW dash cam and tests it for towing.

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Safeguard your caravan against crime

Lots of us spend money on caravan security but are they totally protected against theft? In his latest advice video, Phil from Lost Weekends Caravan looks at all the different ways to prevent you and your caravan from being a victim of crime.

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Changing tyre valves and wheels on your caravan

In aid of Tyre Safety Month, our friend The Caravan Nut demonstrates a variety of wheel-based alterations, including how to change a caravan wheel.

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Yearning for an awning

In the first instalment of our guest blog series, Clueless in a Caravan talks about the love they have for their awning and why they feel it's an essential piece of kit for their family caravanning trips.

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Winter Driving Tips: Pre-Journey Planning

As we know all too well, Winter weather can be particularly hazardous and in some cases, highly dangerous. To prepare you for the season ahead, our affinity partner GEM Motoring Assist have put together some journey planning tips. Pre-journey planning is essential before you hit the road. Be sure to ask yourself the following questions before you embark: Is my journey absolutely necessary? If bad weather is forecast, only travel on the road if you have absolutely have to. This especially applies to driving through rural areas. What conditions can I expect? Always check the M...

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Security devices for your caravan

There are a number of security devices on the market which can help deter a thief and therefore protect your caravan or trailer. Whether your unit is at an approved storage site or on your driveway, hitch and wheel locks are essential pieces of kit. When choosing a security product, make sure you check that it's been approved by an industry body such as SCM or Sold Secure. Also, remember to use all of your security devices alongside each other as each device will act as another layer of protection from thieves. This advice was brought to you by our affinity partners Purple Line Limi...

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