Hooking up and what to expect when towing a caravan for the first time
Towing a caravan for the first time? In this ultimate guide to towing series, we discuss hooking up and what to expect on your first tow.
Robert Pepper
Robert Pepper is an independent automotive journalist specialising in 4x4s, camping, towing, fast cars, and tech. Robert’s mission is to make these high-risk activities safer through education informed by his own experience and a commitment to inclusivity. He has written four books and hundreds of articles for outlets in Australia and around the world, and designed and delivered driver training courses in all aspects of offroading, towing, and car control. In order to maintain independence Robert’s current outlet is his own YouTube channel and website.
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