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Do You Know The Rules of Etiquette When Driving a Luxury Caravan? Let's Break Them Down

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If this is the first time you’ve decided to look at caravans for sale, we feel that it is important for you to understand some of the general etiquette that you will be expected to follow whilst on the road or parked. After reading this simple guide, you might even come to the conclusion that a caravan is not for you (if you’re unable to see yourself doing any of these things). Whilst these are by no means ‘rules’, they are something you should keep in mind when traveling. 

When Driving 

Keeping other drivers happy is actually quite important when traveling with a caravan, as this will ensure that your journey goes off without a hitch:

▪    Try to stay in the left-hand lane as much as possible. This is because caravans are bulky and often travel slower, which can frustrate other drivers. Some people might also find them intimidating, so sticking to a single lane (instead of weaving all over the place) is courteous.

▪    Keep an eye on the amount of traffic behind you when traveling on single-lane roads. If you notice a lot of vehicles, it’s courteous to pull over for a minute to let them past. Make sure you find a safe place to pull over that gives you a good view of the road ahead and behind. 

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When Parked 

Once you have reached your destination, there are other etiquette points that should be followed to ensure that your caravan for sale isn’t off putting:

▪    Always park your car on your designated caravan site or in the designated car park. If you have an overly large van or vehicle that prevents both from fitting on the site, speak with the park owners to find out where you should park. Never take someone else’s spot.

▪    Remember to take all of your rubbish with you when you leave. This is mostly for camping in national parks, but even some caravan parks won’t provide rubbish removal. This will often be signed at the park itself or in their tourist information (eg website).

▪    Keep an eye out for signs and/or leaflets that outline the park rules, as it is essential that you follow them. Whilst they are all pretty standard, some parks have specific rules regarding noise, rubbish removal and even closing times that you must adhere to.

▪    Never walk across someone else’s site. Regardless of whether this is a shortcut or not, intruding onto someone’s holiday space is sure to ruffle their feathers. How would you feel if someone decided to walk through your site and disturb your holiday? As you can see, most of the etiquette outlined in this article is more to do with commonsense than anything else. So, before you start looking at caravans for sale, ensure that this is the lifestyle you truly want and that you are prepared to make friends with your fellow traveler. We’re pretty sure that ruffling a few feathers is not very conducive to an enjoyable holiday, especially if you keep running into the same people you’ve annoyed.

Andrew

Andrew Mark is a freelance blogger and love to write blogs on travels....(Read More)

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