1st Time Towing In UK & Made A Mistake 

Thank you Mike. Overall I've found drivers have been nice. I've been thinking that the super narrow road etiquette here just wouldn't happen in NZ...

Here here Mick.

@@TravellingK, I’m enjoying your vlogs, and your doing a great job of towing. Chatsworth site is wonderful. We stayed there more than 20 years ago with our small children.

Thanks Paul! Took a while to get use to driving there...

I did dive straight into the deep end didn't I🤣

Yep and did an awesome job. :-)

Overall I've found the drivers here are generally courteous. There's even been a couple of times in the tiny country lanes / bridges where locals have chatted when I've been unsure if it's a caravan safe road...

Thank you! I guess I've had plenty of practice now...

Englishman inFrance , in SA, there are drivers where they basically do not revs, they drop their load in a yard, then a special rig , picks it up, then PARKS it, now back in 1963, we were expecting the delivery, of some equipment on a job, but the driver said, you want this down there? He said no way, so I said I’ll do it but what’s in it for me,,,, so he thought about it , so I did , a loading dock about 200 feet , so I did, then he asked which trucking co, did. Work for , then told him I was just an HVAC/R technician, best US $ 150, I ever made. Cheers from NJ USA

I was strongly tempted to leave that part out🤣So embarrassing!

@@TravellingK What 'easy mistake' ? Not knowing the stupid Brits call the inside lane the outside lane ? K got bad information - proper info would have referred to lanes 3 or 4 - no confusion then.

pmailkeey - You are a racist. Referring to us as ‘stupid Brits’ is unacceptable. Any foreign twat should familiarise themselves with the highway code - which even has pictures for the more retarded - before driving in the UK.

Take no notice of fanny Fflapz Karen, obviously a troll out to cause trouble. I agree with fastasafox, it’s nice to have an honest video, mistakes an all, we all make mistakes, it’s how we learn.

I’m still getting use to how narrow some of the roads are!! It’s crazy here.

Vic Miller I grew up in a Crown Colony, driving RHD, which drives on the left,,but I have been living in the USA some 60 years, but vacations went back to RHD, but there are the US VIRGIN ISLANDS , where they drive on the LEFT, as with the BVI, , but they get vehicles from PUERTO RICO, so there are many LHD VEHICLES IN A RHD COUNTRY, cheers from NJ,,,USA

It was probably too long a drive for my first time towing in the UK. Whoops!

Ah the motorway 🤣 Luckily in NZ we try to zip and merge. Feel like it’s gone ok so far.

Glad you’re enjoying the videos! It’s been interesting seeing the differences caravanning here...

It’s slightly different to towing in NZ 🤣

Ah home - that's great to hear!

haha thanks! I guess I've been able to have plenty of practice in NZ.

Thanks Glen! Seriously timed it well with this weather!

And glad you enjoyed it! Makes it worth making the video😀

I subscribed to your channel after a saw you on CC channel with David on his boat. I have watched all the uk ones I will start from the beginning of your channel as well.

Had plenty of practice now!

Hazard lights are for emergencies only.

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 Ok push puller.

You just flash 1 indicator for a few seconds then the other one for a few seconds. Not both together which would be a hazard warning.

I drive a truck for a living....if i flash a caravan in and they QUICKLY give me their hazard lights i don't jump on my brakes......It's a thanks Drive ..... ok.

It illegal and dangerous. Just give a wave to say thanks

Glad you enjoyed it. True, without my lovely subscribers I wouldn’t have been loaned the caravan and car for this trip 😀

Oh hmmmm I've got a few interesting videos coming out soon about driving here🤣

And glad you've come over! Hope you enjoy the videos.

All good! I appreciate you commenting on the videos 😀I've enjoyed all the sights I've seen on the trip so far.... struggled a bit with the roads🤣

Yes, some of the signs made me cautious about that lane. Luckily the car sat nav has been great on the motorway with warnings on lane changes needed.

haha great

It's been eye-opening towing here...

Gosh, that’s interesting! If I get stuck, I now know that could be the reason - thank you.

I'm a confident reverser... really appreciate Bailey and Peugeot loaning me this set-up.

Travelling K - I’m just a Northern Softie x - enjoy rest of your visit here

Yes, you're right. I have made this a very busy trip and do need to relax and enjoy!! haha

Yes the flashing of the lights is fantastic! And I'm sharing a little more of Chatsworth in the next video too😉

I've been lucky...

A few times I've seen a car coming on, so slowed down to let them merge, but then they slow down and it all becomes a mess🤣

Yes, I try to move into lane 2 if it's free - avoid potential confusion!

@@TravellingK just keep the same speed let them sort their self out .its their job to merge with traffic , by the way if you get homesick go to scotland its nearly as good as Otago. I lived in dunedin

Ah slip road drivers forcing their way out. Very dangerous & stupid. I have seen this where the person on the slip road kept their speed up, & drove at the traffic on the motorway, all the lanes were full, & moving at speed with no gaps. So the idiot pushes out in an aggressive manner, & then causes an accident. This was due to them driving out without any consideration for others, which meant the vehicle they pulled in front of got hit from behind, when they were forced to brake!

I have managed to pick the busy time to visit🤣But very glad to be missing NZ winter!

It has taken me a while to get use to the roads... still get surprised at some of the country lanes🤣

Hello, can we get to know you. My name is Mohamed from Morocco. Can we get to know you?

Yes, a different sized caravan has taken a few times to get use to...

@@TravellingK Not an embarrassment to stop, get out, look around the manoeuvre and decide how to proceed before doing so.

And I've definitely needed to get out a few times to check...

Travelling K You’re right....I was taught when in doubt in a lorry...G.O.A.L. (get out and look)

Thank you! Ah that's neat about the new trains. Perfect timing.

Thanks Paul! And hope you enjoy my videos 😀 I’ve found towing here with the narrow roads quite challenging, but slowly getting the hang of it!

So things could get interesting...

*Check out the Caravan Club (Now Caravan & Motorhome Club) for numerous CL's (Certified Locations) many of which have electricity and a limit of 5 vans/Motor homes on site. Much cheaper usually around £10-£15 per night.*

I really have thrown myself in the deep end 🤣

Steve Morton hello, the great thing is that both countries, do drive on the LEFT, , Cheers from NJ,,USA

I was strongly tempted to leave my embarrassing error out, haha. Yes, it is long! LOVE the space outside, but a bit different to tow.

I’ve learnt that people flick their hazard lights on here... I’ve started doing it too 😀

Robert Anderson that’s something I’ve done for about 50 years, not towing, but I also give them respect, & watch when it’s safe to pass, blink, . Cheers from NJ,,,, USA

That's great! I think it was one of my favourite campgrounds so far.

Caravan Club's busiest site of all probably, so be sure to plan & book well in advance online. The house and gardens are a must see with amazing history.

After a few goes..... I quite like the motorway compared to some of the country lanes, haha. Yes, isn't the country house AMAZING!

I've even managed to get sunburnt🤣

So far so good 😀

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Growing the channel has been a slow process. Chatsworth is wonderful!! Really have enjoyed exploring England.

@@TravellingK I'm glad your enjoying England, for a small country, there is a lot to see. I saw on Bob's channel that you said you'd been to whitby, hope you enjoyed it, one of my favourite places. As a viewer of quite a few you tube videos and you tubers I honestly don't think your doing anything wrong with your channel, the filming is very good, lots of different camera angles, you talk clearly and your very likeable. I know caravaning is not to everybody's interest but I think non caravaners would find your channel interesting. I'm sure you'll get a much bigger following in the months ahead. Enjoy the rest of your time in England.

OH this is lovely to hear! Thank you. Whitby was great, and can't wait to share all the travel videos. I really am focused on growing while over here!

Thank you! Ah, I thought you put the handle down first before checking it was firmly attached?

It was a surprise!

Quite often here- I live near the bombardier factory in Derby though.

Joshua Metcalfe before I retired, there were times on INTERSTATE 80, there were as many as 4 special trailers, taking NYC SUBWAY cars to PENNSYLVANIA for refurbishing, always quite a sight. Cheers from NJ USA

carefully!

Welcome Craig! That's great to hear you've just bought a travel trailer. I'm also very interested in seeing the differences between countries. We get a mix of caravans in NZ with some with more clearance and heavier chassis.

I really like your channel. It is filmed & edited really well, and is nice,and pleasant to watch. Thank you for taking the time, and effort to do it. Regarding the size of vehicles here, as I have been to various different places, and events, I have seen a variety of many larger RV vehicles. There is also a very large American influence here in the U.K. Therefore we do see 5th wheel units 8 feet wide with slide outs, & full coach size rigs with slide outs. During your time here if you had been to Truckfest or an American car show you would seen a lot if them at one location. Along with a great variety of custom cars, hot rods, one off specials, day vans, full size RV's pushers, & pullers. The amount of different vehicles seen here on U.K. roads is actually more diverse, than is normally expected it tends to be assumed that we do not have, or have not seen the slide outs, goose necks etc here, but the fact is we have them here, and have a great interest in them being here along with anything else that adds to the scene. Variety is the spice of life, and makes life more interesting. Please keep up the great work with your videos, as they are very much appreciated.

Also Cruising the Cut I have seen many of his videos, therefore I am looking forward to see your meeting with him.

Thank you!!

Little?!?! haha it was HUGE by NZ standards.

hahah that's an interesting tip to know about!

Thank you! Have enjoyed it so far😀

I'll agree that it's quite awkward to get to!

That's great to hear! I really am enjoying my stay so far. Yes, the click-on mirrors are much better than the suction mirrors!

Yes, wish I had longer in the area!

It definitely is a different set-up, haha. I'm slowly getting better at reversing it... It's been amazing seeing all the history here with the castles and halls.

Thank you Thomas! And you’re right, I always seem to pick the wrong side to reverse on 🤣

That's great to hear! I managed to make it briefly to Wales but haven't had the time to go to Scotland. I've explored Scotland in the past and found it breath-taking.

That's you acting like a woman watching Karen acting like a man - just getting on with it and not whinging !

@@millomweb No, it was me watching as someone who has been around caravans and boats and know it's much easier to do with someone to help.

@@LibbyWithnall It only works if they know what they're doing as well !

Hi Roger 😀 Great to hear you love motorhoming. I really wish I’d organised a good sat nav before this trip started. Managing a system now with Google Maps research that should last me to the end of the trip. Chatsworth was so lovely and I could have easily stayed longer.

@@TravellingK Hi we bought a 6.7m Hymer & since the ladder slipped when I was roof-cleaning shattering my tib & fib had to live in Henrietta (Hettie) Hymer in UK up to orthopaedic discharge. Had sold our house prior to France move. Scarcely used her in France & recently sold her & our Honda to buy a Westfalia Jules Verne that we love. Discovered there was no sat nav & used Google Maps to get home from Bayonne-a 3 hr drive that turned into 4 when I got lost! Now use TomTom C&C sat nav that is great. Use 'Jules' as our only vehicle-only 5.4 x 2 x 2 so can park anywhere. Do you name cars or caravans-probably seems bonkers. Enjoy your vlogs & our life in France. Thanks, Roger.

Oh, sorry to hear about the tub & fib! But glad it hasn’t overall stopped you. Naming them is a lovely idea 😀

Thanks!

I'll admit there have been a few stressful moments on this trip - but the experience has been worth the stress!!

Glad you enjoyed the video! The car has been fine for towing. I've learnt that UK caravans are designed to handle being towed by a normal car and I've seen smaller cars towing here.

Travelling K , The PEUGEOT IS A DIESEL, BUT MANUAL, OT AUTOMATIC ? 4 wheel drive, or all wheel drive, ? Cheers from NJ,USA

It’s towed the caravan fine 😀 I’ve felt in control the whole time. The caravans MTPLM is 1382kg

I'll admit, it's taken me a while to get use to!

Haha painfully expensive when you're travelling with NZ money! But I'm enjoying all the small villages, history and green areas.

I've learnt it's normally a 6m gap here between caravans?! It's generally a 3m gap in NZ... and sometimes smaller!

@@TravellingK "It's generally a 3m gap in NZ" is much like most of Europe then, but it varies. 6 metres is the minimum required, it can be greater. That way your neighbours nighttime antics are less obtrusive!

Tony Green my car in the USA, has that in reverse, but recently I installed a backup camera system , Cheers from NJ.....USA

It's taken a while to get use to towing here🤣 Chatsworth was lovely!

Steve Price there are MANY TRUCKERS whom,,either DONT KNOW or are TOO CHEAP , to buy the TRUCK/BUS GPS , in NYC, as one exits the WHITESTONE BRIDGE , TRUCHS/BUSSES ARE NOT ALLOWED anything listed ‘PARKWAY ,,are VERBODEN , the HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY has signs NO TRUCKS, but their gps DOES NOT SHOW LOW HEADROOM ,

Haha really?! Glad I experienced it then 😜

@@TravellingK Yep. Outside of the M25 (of which I'm certain that you've heard tell) the convergence of so many motorways in Brum (Birmingham) is our biggest car park. Road works in perpetuum as the Romans probably said. I'm thoroughly enjoying these videos even though I'm not a caravanner. The major part of that enjoyment is your "can do/will do" attitude which is wholly admirable! I hope that your plans include visiting Yorkshire where we have reet gradely (i.e. beautiful) stuff to share with you.

The caravans MTPLM is 1382kg. I’ve found the Peugeot feels safe towing the caravan. Although I’ve had a big awning in the boot that probably helps too!

@@TravellingK Thanks!

Thank you Martin!

Hello, can we get to know you. My name is Mohamed from Morocco. Can we get to know you?

Welcome! Glad you've subscribed 😀Yes, I really have needed more time to see more of the UK on this trip...

@@TravellingK well there you go! An excuse to come back one day, the countryside and coastline of East Anglia! Well worth a visit.

Getting there...

I’ve had a bit of practice 😜

I agree you certainly make it look easy.

I've started doing that now. I do like that driving aspect.

So far I've been surviving on coca-cola🤣

Oh that's great to hear! Welcome😀Wasn't that a great campground?!?! Wish I could have stayed longer.

I am keen to try different campgrounds😀Although have ended up in quite a few club sites!

I'll be curious to hear your opinion on some of the other campgrounds I stay at! Have found there's generally more space between the caravans than in NZ.

Looking forward to your nxt videos 🥳😎

True... I guess it was all a one way system so no option for reversing direction.

@@TravellingK im a caravan engineer and i refuse to do call outs on caravan club sites ; i once and only once went to a site to repair a van the site was almost empty with no traffic i spotted the van i was looking for and headed to it only to be pursued by a purple faced angry person chasing after me , i had no idea what major crime i had commited , i had went the wrong way round the one way system, so bye bye camp site bring your van to me .

Great point !.

@@TravellingK If it's safest to go the other way, ignore the one way system.

I'm now sticking to lane 1🤦‍♀️I guess in NZ it's pretty similar... although more people tend to sit in the faster lanes.

Brush up your speed limits !

Good spot

@@TravellingK It's a joint/bearing - so we always had grease on our ball and when not towing, a chrome ball cover to keep the grease clean and prevent clothing rubbing on a greased ball when accessing the back of the car.

Grease and the new hitches aren't friends though... A cover is a good idea!

@@TravellingK I'm an engineer - it's a joint - it'd get greased whatever !

@@TravellingK Plenty of choices for covers black 'rubber', plastic, chromed metal, plasticky equivalents ...