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TIPS & TRICKS: Carry the Right Gear

Familiarise yourself with the components of your towing set-up and know what they do – coupling; tow bar; head (or tongue); towball; coupling body; drawbar and safety chains. Assembly and carry a tool kit and know how to use it.

Here are our recommendations:

  • Jack & handle
  • Wheel brace
  • Wheel chocks (wood or plastic)
  • Levelling blocks (wood or plastic)
  • Levelling device or weight distribution bars
  • hammer, spanners, screwdrivers, pliers
  • Pocket knife and/or leatherman
  • CRC spray or similar
  • Torch & spare batteries
  • Spare wheel
  • Spare nuts and studs
  • One set of inner/outer bearings
  • Tyre gauge
  • Wheel bearing grease
  • Split pins to suit axle
  • Globes, fuses, 12v wiring diagram (for connecting plugs)
  • 12v electrical circuit tester
  • Electric cable or extension cord (15 amp – 15-20m)
  • Insulation tape or duct tape
  • Reflective and danger triangles (3)
  • Reflecting vest to wear if making repairs at night
  • Key or other device to remove anti-theft wheel nuts
  • Spare set of vehicle and caravan keys in a secret, yet accessible place

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