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News, Tips and Advice for Caravanning, Camping & Towing

Cycling Tips For Beginners - Towsure

New to the cycling party? Whether you have just learnt how to ride a bike, or haven’t touched one since you first learnt, there are a few things you need to take into consideration before you go out of your first ride.

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Camping Essentials for Beginners - Towsure

Camping is the ideal vacation for those who enjoy the outdoors. And whilst it seems like something simple, it can be difficult to know exactly what you need, especially those who are new to it. So what exactly should you take?

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How to keep your caravan safe - Towsure

With a rise in staycations in the UK and more people opting for a caravan holiday somewhere sunny, you need to know how to keep your portable home secure.  A good quality lock - or preferably at least a combination of hitchlock and wheel clamp - is essential to prevent theft from on site or in storage, or even opportunist caravan theft from service stations.  You can also add door locks, alarms and more. We take a look at some of the caravan security best practise..

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Throwing a Socially Distant BBQ - Towsure

The summer is here and lockdwn rules are being gradually relaxed - latest guidelines allow for a level of socialisation with others to enjoy the summer weather whilst we all do our bit to avoid a return to harder lockdown - read our tips on holding a socially distanced barbecue

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Lightning Safety for Hill Walkers - Towsure

We all love hot summer weather but the side effect - thunderstorms and thundery showers - often follows. If you are planning a walk the best thing to do is avoid being caught in a storm but it is always worth bearing some basic tips in mind in case you are caught out in the open when a storm appears...

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Caring for Your Caravan - Towsure

Just like your home, a caravan is a big investment and therefore it makes sense to do everything you can to preserve it, to care for your caravan and keep it in tip-top condition.

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Caravan Safety Equipment 101 - Towsure

New caravan?  Check our short list of essential safety equipment to take along with you on your road trip. Equipment that we hope never to use, but it pays to be prepared!

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Tent Care & Reproofing - Towsure

Whilst camping, your tent is your home, so it makes sense to take a little care after it's use, to prolong it's working life and to keep it comfortable and pleasant to stay in for your next camping trip

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