Caravan Journey Checklist

Remember these touring caravan checks before starting your journey:

Check your car tyre pressures are suitable for towing and check wheel nuts are tight
Turn of gas cylinder(s) and ensure they are securely strapped upright
Empty water tanks, carry any water you might need for the journey in a small container
Secure any loose items in the caravan, close windows, roof lights, fridge catch, and all door
catches
Once you have finished securing the caravan, ensure the handbrake is on
Raise the corner steadies and stow winding handle and step
Lock the door and hitch up, checking the mechanism is fully engaged
Wind up the jockey wheel, unclamp and raise to its highest position.
Re-clamp securely and fit the stabiliser bar, if applicable
Correctly attach the breakaway cable, preferably to pigtail or secure part of the towing bracket
Do not loop it over your towball
Connect 12v cables making sure there is enough slack when turning corners
Check your lights and that all mirrors are adjusted properly
Walk around the caravan, to check it is sitting correctly
You are now ready to go, but it is advisable to stop during the first 15 minutes of your journey
to do one last check