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19/7/2009 at 10:51am
 Location: sunderland
 Outfit: vango vail 700
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Hi all , just move up from tent to caravan.

we have just bought the avondale dart 556 picking the caravan up next weekend very nervous about driving it. any info, tips ,coments appreciated. thanks



19/7/2009 at 11:27am
 Location: stockport
 Outfit: elldis 544 land rover defender
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We moved up from tent to van, know  how your feeling just take your time, plan your route, it gets better the more you tow, injoy your new van !


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Hi,although the 556 is fairly long its not a heavy van so its quite good for towing.Don't lean on the bathroom or cupboard doors as they are very lightweight.

We have owned ours for 4 years now so if you need to know anything let us know and we will try to help 

Just don't forget to leave plenty of room for corners and t junctions as you can easily cut a corner without thinking.Keep watching the traffic around you so you can plan manoeuvres well in advance.

You will have a lot to take in the first time such as hitching up and checking everything is working correctly so take it steady and don't worry its does get easier the more you tow.You will find it sort of relaxing in a funny sort of way because you have to take your time.

Best of luck and hope you enjoy the van.

Andy

 



19/7/2009 at 6:44pm
 Location: sunderland
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thanks to the both of you , been out allday looking at awnings, any ideas .



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