TyreSafe Publishes Caravan Tyre Safety Advice Online

To coincide with the start of the 10th annual National Camping and Caravanning Week (29 May – 4 June), TyreSafe has launched a new section on its website dedicated to caravan tyre safety. The pages provide a host of technical tips and information aimed at helping to keep the record number of UK caravan owners safe and legal on the roads.

“The popularity of camping and caravanning has grown massively in recent years and many of those new to caravanning may not appreciate the high demands placed on their caravan’s tyres,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “Making sure your caravan’s tyres are in a good condition, correctly inflated and not overloaded is a vital factor in staying safe on the road. The new caravan section on our website is designed to clearly explain these key issues and provide some practical tips and advice that owners can follow with ease, helping to ensure their holiday journeys pass off without incident.”

According to The Camping and Caravanning Club, the popularity of the pastime has never been so high. In 2009 the group recruited an extra 64,000 adults, taking its adult membership to an all time high of 480,000. Jon Dale from The Club commented, “Our early advance bookings are up three per cent on the same time last year so this season could be even busier than last. Many families are opting for a camping and caravanning holiday in the UK for a number of reasons including improved weather conditions, affordability, environmental concerns and wider travel safety fears. With such high numbers taking to the roads, it is essential that owners take tyre safety seriously and make the necessary checks to their vehicles.”

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