Many people are put off buying a touring caravan because they feel anxious about towing it but as long as you follow the safety guidelines concerning towing there is nothing to fear so If you are going to use your car to tow a caravan here are a few points to remember.
Firstly, you will need to check the weight of your caravan. Most modern hatchbacks will tow a small caravan but if your caravan is larger you will need to look at the torque or pulling power of the vehicle to see whether it is powerful enough to successfully pull your caravan without putting your vehicle under strain and causing mechanical issues.
When you know that a particular vehicle has the pulling power that you need it is time to consider whether you need a manual transmission or whether an automatic would be suitable. Many people who regularly tow a caravan prefer a car with automatic transmission as it makes towing easier.
A four-wheel drive vehicle is advised if towing a large twin axle caravan however this does not necessarily mean that a SUV is needed as some estate cars offer four-wheel drive options.
If you are still unsure about towing, there are organisations that offer training courses in towing and it may be worthwhile investing in some training for your own peace of mind.
