Towing a larger van

[RickStevens]

We've just bought a series 6 Bailey Pageant Burgundy and pick it up next Monday.

This van is quite a lot larger that our old van. I was towing a small 2 berth, 6 ft 6 wide, overall length around 17 feet.

Anyone have any tips or comments on how much difference I'm going to notice whilst towing this. Its about an extra foot wider and aroung 6 1/2 feet longer.

cheers

Rick

 

[forestgump]

hi rick lenht should be no probs you tend to over judglenghany way reversing i find easy with longer unit it comes around better width will still be less than your tow mirrors dont panic

 

[ProfJohnL]

Just imagine you are drivung a bus

Allow plenty of room for passing parked vehicles, and how much longer a bus takes to accelerate etc.

 

[Gwilym_374459822]

Hi thanks guys, again you have answered my

 

[Gwilym_374459822]

Hi thanks guys, again you have answered my

Oh my Q , well we are buying a Coachman 460 vip 2 berth from a friend who is geting a 5 berth next yr.

And I was thinking along the same lines as Richard, due to jest haveing small caravan before.

But the advice here was good and thanks 4 it guys

 

[JohnnyV]

Hi,

Agree with previous posts - I find reversing easier with the larger van - just one word of caution, you probably have more overhang behind the axle than before so just keep an eye on your back end when you turn sharply as the back will swing out!

Happy towing

Jon

 

[RickStevens]

Hi,

Agree with previous posts - I find reversing easier with the larger van - just one word of caution, you probably have more overhang behind the axle than before so just keep an eye on your back end when you turn sharply as the back will swing out!

Happy towing

Jon

Thanks for all the help guys. May be worth everyone avoiding the area of Yorkshire Caravans late Monday afternoon. I will be taking it VERY steady

Rick