Caravanning Now

10/05/2023

As I haven't been in a position to maintain this page, I intend to close it and delete the content at the end of June 2023.

12/08/2019

PX08 XBS
Converted Transit van. Please report to police if spotted.

27/03/2019

A couple of breakers have been forced into retirement, so the breakers page on the website has been updated to reflect this.

Many thanks to Anne for the update.

21/11/2018

Now this looks interesting.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/105289/automatic-caravan-and-trailer-hitch-concept-revealed

Concept trailer hitch automatically links caravan or trailer to car at the touch of a button

25/05/2018

I found this alternate GDPR statement. I don't think I'll post it as the official Caravanning Now statement, although it's probably as good as. Apologies to xkcd.com for 'borrowing' it.

04/07/2017

Not the way it should be done.

18/04/2017

Thanks to Dave Milan for an update to the weights FAQ page. It's a reminder that at 70 you will lose your C1 / D1 licence categories, unless you apply for them with the appropriate medicals.
http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/caravanning/faqweight.htm

What weight caravan can I tow.

11/03/2017

For those not already following UK Caravan Breakers on Facebook, they have moved to 31 Elm Road, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9LP.
I've also added a short (1 page) survey to the web site, for your amusement and my information. Nothing personal, just a bit about you (Tourer, Motor home or static) and what you think of the web page.
Thanks

04/10/2016

A vivid and short demonstration of the importance of getting your weight distribution in the right place in your caravan or trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jk9H5AB4lM

A fascinating short video on why weight distribution matters so much for trailers. This is the season where many boats will be trailered to their winter stor...

15/04/2016

Sorry the competition for a free copy of the ALK Copilot Caravan application is now closed. If you haven't heard then you haven't won.

04/02/2016

I never knew that these existed. An article from Jalopnik.

http://goo.gl/LVxYz6

If you like traveling but don’t like housework, living in a caravan is just the life. Especially if it acts as a boat as well. Ahoy!

12/01/2016

Time to upgrade?

http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-kills-support-for-ie-8-9-and-10-and-windows-8-on-january-12-2016-1

The company is ending support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 on January 12 along with ceasing support for Windows 8.

06/08/2015

I'm closing down the Google+ site, so welcome to all ex-Google+ sites followers who are joining us here.

01/01/2015

Wishing you all a happy, prosperous and much traveled 2015

01/07/2014

New updates to the breakers page, several updates in Scotland, so be sure to refresh the page (Ctrl - F5 on a PC) to get the latest version.

08/02/2014

Anyone fancy a change of tow car. Perhaps this is an alternative?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXATzDBDjgo

Hook up with Lotus F1 Team for 2014. Music: Mistinguett avec Sinfonic Jazz de Fred Mèlé - Mitsou (C'est une gosse de Paris) Odeon 1928 (France) Special thank...

24/12/2013

Merry Christmas to everyone. If you're in your 'van for Christmas, I hope it's drier and less windy than here in Dorset.

03/10/2013

Hi. I've been getting a lot of spam post attempts (6 to 10 in a minute) via the Feedback page, so I've had to create a new one in PHP (didn't know I could do it :-) ) that uses the Captha system to ensure that the feedback comes only from real humans not from mechanised feeds.

Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

Richard

12/09/2013

The new website is now up and live.
I think that all of the links within the site and to other sites, have been fully tested, but in case of any errors, please send some feedback.
Thanks

Richard

12/06/2013

I'm finally refreshing the site.
See http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/Revised/ for a preview.
Please not that only the Breakers and FAQ pages have anything behind them, so let me know what you think.

caravanningnow homepage

14/02/2013

Just updated and modernised the packing list in the FAQs and included a downloadable RTF file so you can customise it for your requirements. The page and link are located at http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/caravanning/faqpacking.htm.

Caravan and personal packing list

24/12/2012

A very merry Christmas to all of you and I hope that you all have a prosperous new year.

Richard

06/08/2012

The web page on 'What weight can you tow' has been extensively revised. Thanks to Mike Delta for his help. http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/caravanning/faqweight.htm

What weight can I tow without breaking the law. A quick guide for experts and beginners.

11/07/2012

News from Gary Connelly at Arc Systems (http://arcsystems.biz/). A change of address, new phone number and now has 5 grandchildren. Well done Gary (and of course his children).

Arc Systems has moved, please note new address above. We specialise in the service and repair of caravan water and space heaters. Specialist in serviced exchange burner modules for the Carver Cascade 2 water heater, as well as being able to repair frost damaged and leaking water tanks.

15/06/2012

A new breaker has just been added. CaravanSpares in Rye.

06/06/2012

I'm updating the towing weights page (http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/caravanning/faqweight.htm). If you have any comments on how it can be improved, please give me some feedback.
Thanks.

What weight can I tow without breaking the law. A quick guide for experts and beginners.

06/05/2012

At last. My first Caravan Breaker in Scotland.
DM Caravan Recycling at Garrochburn by Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland

28/03/2012

A more appropriate link.
http://uk.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/changes-to-mot-rules-in-2012-are-you-ready/

On 1 January 2012, new rules were added to the current MOT by the Department for Transport (DfT) to comply with European testing procedures.It's a

28/03/2012

The MOT is changing now, so your trailer socket will now be checked. See http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25433.htm, near the bottom of the page.

21/03/2012

The Mustang Caravn Owners club have now set up their own website.
http://www.mustangcaravanoc.co.uk

Mustang Caravan Owners Club