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Subject Topic: Storing Caravan
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PersonUpshaw
03/7/2012 at 7:36pm
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I would be grateful for any advice. We have a sloped driveway blocked paved and have recently bought a caravan and wish to know the safest and caring way to leave the caravan on the driveway. I have heard about tyre protector for flat spots. Should we leave the caravan with the handbrake off but how should we ensure it doesn't run down the hill?

We have only had the caravan for a short while and we wish to store it on the driveway in a caring and safe manner and would appreciate any help.


Persongasman01
03/7/2012 at 8:29pm
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Once the steadies are down it wont move and you could put chocks at the wheels.


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I too have a sloped block paving drive, i never use the hand brake as the brakes can stick on if you don't use the caravan for a while, i just tend to place a couple of wooden chocks under the wheels to stop it rolling back and then then level the caravan up on the corner steadies. The general consensus of opinion says that the wheels should be turned periodically to avoid flat spots on the tyres but to be honest i've not bothered and mine have been fine. Hope you enjoy your new holiday home.



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