27.7.2020. Many tourists on the road with a caravan or a bike for the first time this year. In this case, a drive with a caravan, the big problems facing new arrivals to the camp. ADAC has compiled a few tips for driving with a trailer.
Caravan-many beginners are not aware of what a small truck driving, it is forbidden for a very sporty driving style. The car slowly accelerating and overtaking operations without a trailer lasts longer. Is particularly important in a proactive driving: the driving was slow and soft brakes, safe only in the most economical way, but also does not start.
Be careful on turns because the centrifugal force pulls the trailer to the outside. Are especially dangerous for towing and a side wind. A shock Crossing on the bridge, blowing strong winds, it can feel more intense than usual, also every Caravan, bus or truck provides. The caravan all measures, was supposed to come in spite of the confusion, and the only solution is a bold step on the brake pedal. So, trees, Lantern House Edge strips or may be a curved path in the case of high TIP Trailer sometimes.
What’s the width and height of the necklace there are often forgotten – these may be based on tunnels is problematic. Highway rest stops are closed on the way to the parking lot and usually there is a metal rod. While not forming, and you should certainly follow the signs for the caravan park there, but parking is not.
Not only for beginners, also for excursions experienced mountain passes with the trailer is a real challenge. ADAC steep and long passes to prevent this, and recommends a better path to take. Daring, however, in the early hours of the morning, or sunrise, the mountain should be dealt with prior to the tour. Then, the air temperature down lower and there is less traffic. A car is recommended for Arrival and a comfortable automatic transmission with Hill Start Assist helps beginners.
Speaking of temperature: while driving uphill, the cooling water should pay attention to the temperature gauge. The pointing device in the red area, you must stop immediately and allow the engine to cool. Also, clutch, hot, grinding could be destroyed within the line of traffic more often. Similarly, it may be the brakes. That also applies to driving especially downhill braking power and braking distance will be extended.
Packing the load is always exceeded. Abroad, this will only lead to heavy fines or towing of the vehicle, it may be to drown. So at the most permissible total mass of about 200 kg ADAC towing the caravan to allow the load of the vehicle recommends that you choose.
The ADAC driving safety training recommends that a special Trailer for beginners. With a trailer driving characteristics and an idea of the challenges is gaining quick.
