A 30-year-old man may want to take some trailer towing lessons after being arrested by Lincolnshire police late last week. He was found towing a stolen caravan on the A17 near Heckington. According to police reports, authorities were alerted to the theft by an observant bystander who noticed the caravan’s alarm sounding as it travelled […]

Ifor Williams Trailers, arguably the UK’s leading trailer manufacturer, has said customer response to three new models has heightened company expectations for the coming year. The Corwen-based company recently introduced a brand-new horsebox with living accommodations, a fully equipped business trailer, and one of the biggest livestock trailers on the market. Ifor officials have said […]

The Caravan Times is reporting on a brand-new survey that shows one in every 10 Britons enjoys regular caravan holidays. The study further shows most caravanners are willing to drive several hours to find a destination suitable to them. Some own their own units, others rent units permanently affixed in caravan parks.

Last month the government agreed to look at increasing both weight and speed limits for agricultural vehicles, including trailers, according to The Journal. The Newcastle-based publication says the government consultancy will be accepting public comments on the matter in addition to doing its own research. National Farmers Union (NFU) county chairperson David Robson says his […]

At a recent caravan show in Birmingham, event organisers were beaming over the record attendance numbers this year. Moreover, not only was attendance up, but so was the number of orders for new units. Organisers say the show’s excellent results are indicative of a greater upturn in the caravan market. For the first time since […]

With the official winter season not yet upon us, most people are not even thinking about the start of the 2014 caravan season. However, the season starts with the first shows scheduled for January and February of next year. One such show, hosted by Manchester Event City, is scheduled to take place January 23-26.

HGV Ireland used their September 17 blog to pose an interesting question: are you legally towing a trailer? The question is one asked by many a contractor, farmer, and individual citizen here in the UK. The confusion apparently comes from a lack of knowledge regarding licensing regulations.

We could make the case that UK caravan owners do not mind spending a little money on towing lessons every year if they believe it’s necessary to brush up on their skills. However, beginning this autumn, it appears as though they might be paying a little more for the privilege of owning a caravan, thanks […]

Several caravan club sites have recently announced that they will remain open later into the winter in order to allow guests to take advantage of some upcoming special events. Coniston Park Coppice will remain open until 11 November, while Poolsbrook Country Park and Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park will be accepting guests into early January.

One of the first things they teach you in trailer towing training is how to properly load and balance your cargo. Part of that training deals with what types of cargo are appropriate for individual trailers. Apparently, a Canadian driver received improper training – if the contents of his horse trailer are any indication.