You can choose between a caravan, a motorhome or a motorhome to feel at home, you just have to decide which is the best option
Traveling in a motorhome, caravan or motorhome is a pleasure that not everyone knows and that is fashionable. According to Aseicar (Association of Industry and Trade in Caravaning), sales figures shot up in February 2022: motorhomes (+4.4%), motorhomes (+83%) and caravans (+almost +29%). But the main increases are recorded in the second-hand market. Sales of motorhomes and motorhomes grew by more than 48% and those of caravans almost doubled, over 80%.
And it is that this mode of transport, once you try it, can not stop going on vacation with the house in tow. You just need to decide which one is best for you and pay attention to a series of tips to avoid accidents. First of all,
update the engine and battery, and check the condition of the tires and their pressure Given the latter, and especially if we are going to travel at full capacity and we are going to load it fully, it is advisable to increase the tire pressure according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Explain first
possible options Firstly, caravans are a vehicle without an engine, which must be towed by another with an engine. If they do not have more than 3,500 kg of authorized mass (MMA), they are allowed to drive with the B license. Motorhomes are vehicles with an engine that are designed for indoor living, ie have a habitable surface. It can accommodate as many passengers as the number of seats allowed in traffic allows. For their part, motorhomes are vehicles with an engine that, although not manufactured for this purpose, can be conditioned to live in.
Finally, the DGT offers us a series of tips:
Backwards: When it comes to towing a caravan, reversing is the most cumbersome maneuver. If this is your first time driving a mobile home, you should practice first.
Wind: The wind is your greatest enemy on the road. If crosswind gusts are generally dangerous, their effect is amplified by driving a caravan. And when driving a motorhome it is very uncomfortable. Its bulky bodywork is to blame.
his length: The overall height of the vehicle is also something we have to memorize as a low tunnel can appear on the road and it wouldn’t be strange to get stuck if you’re not very careful. Likewise, the wide width of these wheeled houses can prevent us from going through a city with narrow streets.
Speed: The maximum permitted speed for a motorhome with a maximum authorized mass equal to or less than 3,500 kg is the same as that of a car, ie 120 km/h on highways and dual carriageways, and 90 km/h on conventional roads. Despite this, it is advisable to moderate the speed due to its large size. Motorhomes that exceed the maximum authorized mass of 3,500 kg and caravans do have a specific limitation: 90 km/h on (motorways) roads and 80 km/h on conventional roads.
Be careful when parking: The difficulty of motorhomes is their large size. When maneuvering or parking, we have to take into account that they are longer, wider and higher than a car. Pay close attention to the signs that indicate a height limit (that of the meter) or width, to avoid getting stuck.
Source: La Verdad
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