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Getting started

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New to caravanning? The Caravan Club is here to help. We have produced a great 'Getting Started' guide to help you on your way, whether you're considering caravanning, motorhoming or trailer tenting.

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Discover Touring

Discover Touring is a national campaign launched by The Caravan Club to promote the benefits of touring by caravan or motorhome.

Advice leaflets for beginners

Our advice leaflets for beginners help you on your way, whether you're considering Caravanning, Motor Caravanning or Trailer Tenting.

Overseas advice leaflets

Numerous leaflets providing Caravan Club expertise and advice on how to make the most out of your journey abroad.

Training courses

Fine tune your manoeuvring skills or learn more about the motor caravanning lifestyle with our range of courses and training aids.

Safety and advice

The Club offers a range of technical leaflets to support members and non-members alike.

Hiring

If you would rather try a caravan or motor caravan out before you commit to buying one, why not have a look at our comprehensive list of over 20 outlets around the country where trailer caravans can be hired, or our 9 page list of outlets where motor caravans can be hired.

Having the right licence to tow

Advice on who needs to take a B+E test to tow their outfit and a list of companies who can offer this service.

Glossary of caravanning terms

Definitions for some of the caravan-specific terminology you may find on this website.

Match your car and caravan

The outfit matching service can tell you if a given car and caravan are suitable for use together.