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Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves adventures? Get some inspiration from our adventurer gift guide!  

Stress affects many aspects of our day-to-day lives and can contribute to poor mental health and high blood pressure. Thankfully, the effects of stress can be alleviated by being outside.

Sunday 13th November 2022 is World Kindness Day, so as well as spreading the love to family and friends, don’t forget about giving your vehicle some extra attention. With cold temperatures and bad weather conditions to contend with throughout winter, your vehicle will benefit from some winter maintenance to stay in top condition for next year’s adventures.

Towbars are designed to last but over time they will be exposed to wear and tear and could become a safety risk if not replaced at the right time. A towbar in poor condition can also cause a vehicle to fail its MOT.

Driving in the rain is considerably more dangerous than driving in dry conditions, due to the impaired vision as well as the wet road surface increasing braking distances. Research shows that braking distances can be double in wet conditions, meaning drivers should reduce their speed in these conditions and allow more space between their vehicle and the car in front.

If you are looking to purchase your first towbar, after some quick research you will soon come to the conclusion that the prices of towbars vary considerably. There are many different factors to that influence the price of towbars and essentially, the higher quality you need, the more you will pay.

When you want to have a towbar fitted to your vehicle, you might consider doing it yourself, as it is legal to fit a towbar yourself. However, the towbar must be installed correctly under the EC94/20 regulations. This means that the towbar must be fitted correctly to all the mounting points, as per the manufacturers’ instructions. 

One of the great benefits of owning a touring caravan is that you can get away on a break whenever it takes your fancy. You do not have to worry about paying for hotels or accommodation getting fully booked, with so many options for caravan sites with excellent facilities. 

For people who are experienced in towing trailers or driving larger vehicles, towing a caravan might not be a difficult transition but if you are not used to driving anything other than a car, you should be prepared to find it quite challenging. Before you even think about booking your caravan pitch, you need to understand the laws around towing so that you can safely and legally drive to your destination

When you are choosing a towbar, as well as selecting the best design to suit your requirements, you also have to decide whether to opt for single or twin electrics in your towbar wiring kit.

When you are going away as a family for the first time, your holiday will be very different, especially when you are taking a baby or toddler away. Your holiday priorities significantly change, and you will now be looking for family-friendly accommodation, places with lots of suitable activities and the right facilities and space for everything you need.

This summer is all about UK staycations and having adventures closer to home, but this does not mean your summer adventures are going to be any less exciting this year. It is the perfect opportunity to explore places in Britain that you have never been to before and discover why so many people choose to visit the UK each year (in normal circumstances).