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With one of the sunniest starts to the year since records began in 1929, caravan owners should pay particular attention to the condition of their tyres before heading off on holiday this year. During the winter months, idle caravans can experience a number of tyre related problems such as cracking caused by the sun's UV rays, making them unsafe or dangerous to use. To help owners identify such problems, TyreSafe has launched a new section on its website (www.tyresafe.org) dedicated to caravan tyre safety.  
"So far this year we've had around 20 percent more sunshine than normal which is great news for those wanting to explore the great outdoors, but not so good for the tyres on their caravans," explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. "If caravan tyres are not protected from the sun during the off-season, they can suffer from cracking which can lead to a number of other serious safety problems. It's vitally important that owners take the time to give their tyres a thorough inspection before setting off to make sure their tyres are in a good condition and will be able to get them to their holiday destination safely."  
For more information about caravan tyre safety, including a free downloadable information leaflet, visit www.tyresafe.org.