Routing Software

[paulktnichols]

Just started touring with our van, never having towed before. Are there any sensible route finding sites/programmes out there that take account of the 'van and road suitability rather than assuming everyone drive a car?

Many thanks

 

[MikeG2]

The AA website will find a route with the option for caravans

 

[RogerL_5041474]

No - in a nutshell. Basic test by requesting a route from Pickering to Thirsk for a caravan. This must avoid the A170 direct route as caravans are banned. MS Autoroute selects a route from Morvich to Kinlochewe using a private road which I know has a bridge just 6' wide with no parapets! Even the Caravan Club website routefinder makes no allowance for caravans!

 

[Mike_5041089]

Hi Paul, not withstanding Roger & Mike's responses, try always asking for the fastest route option as these generally keep you to A roads & M/Ways, but always combine this with a map - just in case!

 

[merv_5040454]

Try www.mappy.com - they allow you to select with/without a caravan, siz e of car, mountain passes or not etc. very useful.

 

[george_5040447]

paul, try "multimap" i find them quite good.

 

[JohnE1]

Suggest you avoid the Goverment's