Hi I am new to towing a caravan & i was wondering if there are any maps i can buy that highlights unsuitable routes for caravans.
Maps, Routes unsuitable for caravans
- Thread starter TomDickson
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Hi,
Not that I am aware off. I think the best advice is to stick with the main roads, and follow the instructions for accessing the site from the sites listing, the site books etc. If you are using a SatNav be aware that some may send you down less than suitable roads! Whatever navigation aid you are using, SatNav or a standard map it is always worth checking out the details and remaining on the A roads for as long as you can. As you get near the sites, you will find the roads will become narrow and worrying. Just take is slow and be careful. Enjoy.
Not that I am aware off. I think the best advice is to stick with the main roads, and follow the instructions for accessing the site from the sites listing, the site books etc. If you are using a SatNav be aware that some may send you down less than suitable roads! Whatever navigation aid you are using, SatNav or a standard map it is always worth checking out the details and remaining on the A roads for as long as you can. As you get near the sites, you will find the roads will become narrow and worrying. Just take is slow and be careful. Enjoy.
Hi Tom,
Back in the early 80's the AA produced the 'Camping & Caravanning Map of Great Britain'. Reading your post made me rummage through a box where I've put bits and pieces collected over the years and sure enough I found our old copy of this map in there.
At ten miles to the inch, it is similar in size to the OS maps we get nowadays and is folded in the same way, with the country divided into two halves, with the south and Wales on one side of the map and the north and Scotland on the other side.
Towable roads are shown in green. Roads where care required are shown in red/white hatch. Roads not recommended for towing are shown in solid red.
We cut our caravanning teeth in the Highlands of Scotland where we lived for several years and this map was invaluable to us in those early days and came everywhere with us for quick reference.
On the back cover it says "The need for a Camping and Caravanning map of Great Britain was evident due to the ever-increasing popularity of camping and caravanning in this country." It's a pity they stopped printing it, but I suppose the information on modern day maps is deemed sufficient information for us. It cost us
Back in the early 80's the AA produced the 'Camping & Caravanning Map of Great Britain'. Reading your post made me rummage through a box where I've put bits and pieces collected over the years and sure enough I found our old copy of this map in there.
At ten miles to the inch, it is similar in size to the OS maps we get nowadays and is folded in the same way, with the country divided into two halves, with the south and Wales on one side of the map and the north and Scotland on the other side.
Towable roads are shown in green. Roads where care required are shown in red/white hatch. Roads not recommended for towing are shown in solid red.
We cut our caravanning teeth in the Highlands of Scotland where we lived for several years and this map was invaluable to us in those early days and came everywhere with us for quick reference.
On the back cover it says "The need for a Camping and Caravanning map of Great Britain was evident due to the ever-increasing popularity of camping and caravanning in this country." It's a pity they stopped printing it, but I suppose the information on modern day maps is deemed sufficient information for us. It cost us
Hi
I use Google maps.........
As other posts have said use main roads to approach the site.
Before setting off, put the post code of the site you are going to into Google maps search, and familiarise yourself with the road layout near the site.
Then switch to satellite and zoom in......
Then effectively drive the route on your computer screen.
You can even study the layout of the site.
This way you will have prior knowledge when you actually drive there with your caravan.
It will be as if you have been there before!
I use Google maps.........
As other posts have said use main roads to approach the site.
Before setting off, put the post code of the site you are going to into Google maps search, and familiarise yourself with the road layout near the site.
Then switch to satellite and zoom in......
Then effectively drive the route on your computer screen.
You can even study the layout of the site.
This way you will have prior knowledge when you actually drive there with your caravan.
It will be as if you have been there before!
We use Google maps all the time now too.
Very handy also for seeing what's next to your site or CL/CS.
Very handy also for seeing what's next to your site or CL/CS.
Looking at a map for towing around Scotland. I think when it shows arrows on the road it indicates steep inclines which may not be then suitable for towing.
Sure someone will be along to correct me if I got that wrong
Sure someone will be along to correct me if I got that wrong
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