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