Tips for a successful caravan holiday [video]

July 27 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Caravan holidays, #caravanning holiday, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Staycation - UK, #the Institute of Advanced Motorists, #Tim Shallcross, #towing, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel research, #travel tips, #travelling, #video

For anyone planning on going on a caravanning holiday, watch the following video, which gives a full run down on everything needed to tow a caravan safely and with confidence.

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When it comes to camping, cruising or carvanning, I am a holiday virgin. Its not that I have anything against these types of holiday, in fact it's the reverse, strange as it might seem I just haven't had the opportunity.

Wondering why I have mentioned those types of holidays, well it seems according to a new study by car maker Nissan, the caravan holiday is alive and well, as one in five Brits are planning a caravanning or camping holiday this year.

While I have no immediate plans for caravan holiday, as a researcher and blogger, I like to keep up to date with travel trends. Which is why, call me a travel nerd if you like, I had to share this video on planning a successful caravan holiday with you.

Giving us his expert advice, on all things caravan is Tim Shallcross of the Institute of Advanced Motorists; Tim shares everything from how to load, manoeuvring whilst towing, hitching and unhitching, all essential for both the budding and experienced caravanner.

So whether you will be towing a caravan for the first time, you fancy a refresher on how to tow safely, or you are a travel nerd like me, check out the video below.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_q_kno-jw]

You can also download the video in FLV/ WMV and .MOV from http://wtrns.fr/52QQwokOwmqoAv

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So what do you think, any surprises are you now considering a caravan holiday? Also if you have been caravanning please share your tips for a successful holiday so when I'll be ready should the opportunity arise.

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The research for Nissan X-Trail was carried out online by Opinion Matters between 08 / 03 / 2012 and 13 / 03 / 2012 amongst a panel resulting in 3011 UK Adults with 1006 adults who tow respondents. All research conducted adheres to the MRS Codes of Conduct (2010) in the UK and ICC/ESOMAR World Research Guidelines. Opinion Matters is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act (1998).

National results:

18% of people are planning a caravanning or camping holiday this year.
20% of towers have only taken up the pastime in the last six months.
38% of towers admit they have had no training on how to do so.
50% of towers say they would benefit from a refresher or new tips on how to tow safely and with confidence.

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