Towing on narrow roads

AndyJF replied on 22/11/2021 15:29

Posted on 22/11/2021 15:29

I wondered if people take extra caution when driving on say, narrow country roads which have trees at the side. Is there a danger that the caravan could get damaged by branches? Is it something I need to be wary of? Although I wouldn't want to drive too far out, as the risk of hitting oncoming traffic would definitely be more serious.

 

 

SteveL replied on 22/11/2021 15:38

Posted on 22/11/2021 15:38

Certainly drove with extra caution and slowed down, so I had time to stop if it wasn’t possible to move out to avoid a branch or something. If you’ve a roll up awning protruding from the awning rail, particularly watch for anything that might snag it. Our MH is a bit narrower and the awning on the offside but caution is still required. It’s very easy to put scratches or even digs into the coach built sides and windows.

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/11/2021 16:12

Posted on 22/11/2021 16:12

Watch out for the granite boulders buried in our Cornish hedges.

Another thing to watch is low bridges on narrow roads where, depending on your height, you may need to keep to the centre of the arch. Watch what HGVs and MHs do.

Amesford replied on 22/11/2021 17:58

Posted on 22/11/2021 17:58

Drive slowly but be polite if you see a pull in stop let any vehicles following you pass and hopefully  they will clear the way, and carry some caravan window scratch remover in the caravan 

Takethedogalong replied on 22/11/2021 18:16

Posted on 22/11/2021 18:16

And don’t forget about pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders on rural roads. You need to anticipate for anything, and drive at an appropriate speed. You can check out approach roads on Google Earth etc....

PR1 replied on 22/11/2021 20:58

Posted on 22/11/2021 20:58

If you are worried about narrow roads and towing just stay away from Devon! 
You need common sense and courage to drive our roads. Also nerves of steel when the motor homers arrive who will not get within 3 feet of the edge of the road!

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Posted on 22/11/2021 20:58 by PR1

If you are worried about narrow roads and towing just stay away from Devon! 
You need common sense and courage to drive our roads. Also nerves of steel when the motor homers arrive who will not get within 3 feet of the edge of the road!

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/11/2021 21:32

Posted on 22/11/2021 20:58 by PR1

If you are worried about narrow roads and towing just stay away from Devon! 
You need common sense and courage to drive our roads. Also nerves of steel when the motor homers arrive who will not get within 3 feet of the edge of the road!

Posted on 22/11/2021 21:32

Tell me about it, PR1! We met such a vanner the other day and he only had a VW camper😬

Tinwheeler replied on 22/11/2021 21:34

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I will be taking your advice. I have been to Devon this year and that will do for me, likewise I have been to Cornwall , 1972 I think. wink

Posted on 22/11/2021 21:34

Well, that's one less caravan on our roads. Good man, David👍🏻

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