Many people mothball their caravan for the winter, but those people are missing out on some great holidays. Modern caravans are warm and comfortable all the year round. In most countries driving conditions in the winter are rarely bad enough to make towing a caravan unsafe.
With some careful preparation you will be able enjoy your caravan all year. If you are not sure that winter caravanning is for you start with a few weekends away in locations within an hour or so of your home. Only going an hour away may seem daft, but a change really is as good as a rest.
Make sure that your caravan is in good condition for the journey by checking your tyres and lights are all in working order. If you have any water leaks or gaps around the windows get these fixed before you go. There is nothing worse than a draughty or damp caravan in the winter. In addition, get your heating serviced to make sure that it works well and is safe to use. Take plenty of gas with you, the last thing you need is the heating going off in the middle of the night.
When packing take warm clothes and include something water proof. If you get wet drying out clothes in a caravan is difficult, so make sure you pack an additional change of clothes and an extra pair of shoes.
Just in case of a winter breakdown pack a torch, a spade, an ice scrapper, de-icier, a few extra blankets and a fully charged mobile. If you have snow chains pack these along with a piece of old carpet to use in case you get stuck in snow. Check that your breakdown insurance is valid for the dates that you will be travelling on, some people only buy their caravan breakdown cover for a few weeks or months at a time.
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