1st Time Towing In UK & Made A Mistake

[@mickboakes7023]

Nothing but admiration for you. You look pretty competent to me. Take no notice of rude drivers, unfortunately there are quite a few in the U.K. Good manners in driving are becoming rarer everyday. Enjoy your trip and be safe. All the very best. Mick.

[@TravellingK]

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...

[@alexrankin8263]

Here here Mick.

[@alexrankin8263]

@@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.

[@greghall14]

Mate you should be proud, not only driving in a new country in an unfamiliar car, but also towing a caravan, well done, you have my admiration.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@greghall14]

Yep and did an awesome job. :-)

[@edwardsp1916]

I'm so impressed with the way you dealt with driving in a new country, whilst in a new car, whilst towing a new caravan! The road narrow section at 3:22 is Portbury, and is clearly marked that you had priority, yet the numpty oncoming still fails to stop at the correct point and has to reverse. It happens frequently, well done for holding your own. Really enjoying your channel

[@TravellingK]

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

[@captaincoxyboy]

Hi Karen, I think you did really well considering our roads are very congested and everyone is in a rush all the time. 173 miles doesn't sound a lot but on our roads you need to be 100% Alert the whole journey. I drive for a living, hopefully you'll find other road users courteous here but don't dwell on idiots with no patience. Enjoy your stay and the lovely weather we are having x

[@TravellingK]

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...

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I was born & grew up around B'ham. Was a truck driver (semi-trailer) for a part of my life . You reverse your rig really good (no condesencion intended)

[@TravellingK]

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

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@neill45]

Impressive skills behind the wheel towing a decent sized van 👍 Calm cool and collected too

[@thefrenchruraldream8069]

You looked so stressed but your footage for the drive looked great. As far as I could tell you were driving better with a caravan than most British drivers do with only a car. 😁👍🏻

[@TravellingK]

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

[@johnbolton8606]

An excellent video and A “VERY BIG HAND TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS “ without whom this video would not be possible, thanks for facilitating the purchase of the caravan. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@daviddiaz6262]

Today had my first day towing, and I feel so impressed for your skill parking on reverse. Congrats and safe trip.

[@stevep.8706]

Hi Karen, welcome to the UK. Good to see you carry out the lift test to check that the caravan is securely attached to the tow hitch. So many people don't do this crucial safety check. You do have to watch out when passing slip roads on motorways and dual carriageways where traffic joins the main carriageway from your left, especially at busy times. The official rule is that drivers of vehicles preparing to join the carriageway should always give way to vehicles already on the carrigageway and be prepared to stop if necessary. Unfortunately there is an expectation amongs many drivers these days that you will be expected to give way to allow them to join the carriageway. I've had a couple of very close shaves while towing my caravan, usually with large goods vehicles, simply forcing their way on and causing me to have to brake hard to allow them onto the carriageway in front of me, when I couldn't move over due to traffic passing me on my right. I think your reversing was excellent by the way.Take care and enjoy your caravanning.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@toadoftoadhall]

Well done with reversing, much better than me.

[@TravellingK]

Had plenty of practice now!

[@fastasfox]

Honest im crying laughing here 😂🤣😂😂😂 an easy mistake to make. This is why i love your channel...the absolute honesty...it would have been so easy to edit all this out....but then who would learn from that! Ya a good un Gal.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@millomweb]

@@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.

[@TimSmyth23]

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.

[@darrenspeak1785]

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.

[@vicmiller7191]

My two visits to the UK i drove and i have to say, you are my hero. I would not have wanted to drive a caravan there. And I have been driving large trucks in the States for years and a fee of the sights you have filmed would make a little nervous too...great job Lady.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@DolbyDogAdventures]

Well done that lady. I wouldn't even consider towing a van and I'm from the UK. Fair play to you. Enjoy the rest of your tour.

[@TravellingK]

It’s slightly different to towing in NZ 🤣

[@lewisgardner1660]

Very interesting video thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@lewisgardner1660]

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.

[@daddybob6096]

Well done Karen, we are following your progress from here at home.

[@TravellingK]

Ah home - that's great to hear!

[@lizleonard3681]

Well done Karen you should be proud of yourself strange country strange road set ups to what you are used to, the van is a lot bigger I think you are marvellous 👏👏👍

[@TravellingK]

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

[@chadyatouta7937]

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

[@aispamassageandtherapyserv5449]

I'm impress as you could go anywhere without worrying people back home.. just yourself, car and caravan. Very very nice to single and travel!

[@TravellingK]

I've been lucky...

[@PorkChopJones]

Your video dash cam is very clear. I should also mention that you drive much better than many of us Americans. Of course here in the states when you are driving on the freeway slower traffic should be on the right or right lane and faster traffic should be to the left our far left lane. Although on a given day most people here just do whatever they want to do and ignore the rules! At least you realized your mistake and moved into the proper lane. Driving in another country can be quite an adventure i'm sure, lol.

[@bobkennedy621]

Only just found your channel,very enjoyable ,you are a very brave person to take this on in a different country to your own,good luck to you I look forward to future videos,

[@TravellingK]

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

[@dukenukem5768]

Dont worry about merging traffic while towing a caravan in the inner (left) lane of a motorway or dual carriageway. The merging traffic will tend to work around you, like they also avoid lorries. Different from driving a car when, illogically, some merging drivers expect you to get out their way.

[@TravellingK]

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🤣

[@TravellingK]

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

[@geoffpriestley7001]

@@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

[@MM-ej2du]

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!

[@allanmumby]

Well done K, you put many men to shame with your driving skills especially your backing

[@TravellingK]

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

[@dukenukem5768]

@4:20 - @4:35 (going over the Avon Bridge) while talking about driving (or not) in the inner/outer (left hand) lane, you happened to be correct to not to drive in that particular left lane. Because that left lane is for turning off to Bristol Avonmouth and South Wales. You CAN drive in it for a while but need to get out eventually because it peels off. A clue is the different style of the dashed white dividing line.

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@berniebne8243]

just watched you on Cruising the Cut. You have a new Australian subscriber. I have an Adria caravan very similar to the Bailey. I didn't find this out for about a year & sort of freaked out after a long drive. When you connect up the van you change the fridge to 12v it bleeps until you start the engine then the higher charging voltage comes through from the alternator all good. I normally arrive at my destination, disconnect the van, plug in the mains, change the fridge over, all good. This time we were moving on 1st thing the next day so we didn't unhitch. I went into the van to change the fridge over to mains, all good. Went for a walk on the beach, came back on dusk to find that none of the 12v lights, etc. were working. Got out the headtorch, voltmeter scratched my head contemplated a week without 12v power. Then I thought what's different and went and unplugged the van from the car. Suddenly everything worked. I don't know if this common to all vans or just Europeans?

[@TravellingK]

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

[@BarryGallagher-d4j]

You done really well....different country and all that....good job...relax...enjoy.

[@thecaravanus4067]

Great to see your managing the UK roads, there far from being the best for caravan towing. Hope your enjoying the UK trip.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@greglewis8843]

Reversing looked good to me Different car and caravan takes A go or two to get used to it

[@TravellingK]

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

[@millomweb]

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

[@TravellingK]

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

[@roamer4353]

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

[@malcolmelliott1876]

So glad CtheC led me here... great videos and so interesting hearing impressions from a newbie to UK caravaning... now for some binge watching!

[@TravellingK]

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

[@gkuk]

Hi Karen, All looking great. Hopefully your Enjoying your time in the UK and the weather is being kind to you. Love the van and car setup. ATB Glen 👍

[@TravellingK]

Thanks Glen! Seriously timed it well with this weather!

[@TheFlyingBusman]

Give yourself a thumbs up. You did far better than some ‘experienced’ UK caravanners. Truck you passed carrying the train is allelys transporting one of the new Hitachi Azuma trains from the Newton Aycliffe plant. Enjoy your stay.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@MrPWalden]

I do hope you are enjoying your trip as much as I have enjoyed your videos. I'm sorry I didn't come to a meet up but as I've said before, I'm not really into large gatherings. Stay safe and I look forward to the rest of the videos.

[@TravellingK]

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🤣

[@garywright8846]

Well done K, if I can do as well as you I’ll be stoked. Didn’t notice any mistake you were excellent.

[@ricks.1318]

Glad that you are out & about, exploring a bit .... Relax and ENJOY your time there in the UK Karen :) :) :)

[@TravellingK]

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

[@TheFogLakeshore]

Giving the all clear is common among US truckers as well. If you flash them after they've cleared, don't use your high beams. Dim the lights a couple of times or that's how it's done here.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@mickyjb2003]

Camp ground, we call it camp site don’t we. Excellent bit of driving.

[@starouterspace4320]

There s a lot more open space over in NZ,some parts of the UK is getting rather congested & camp sites are so crowded,North Yorkshire & Scotland are a lot less congested,but when it's the school hols is a lot busier.... Hope you have some fun adventures🙂

[@TravellingK]

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

[@chilman6461]

Hi just got my caravan and going out in it Wednesday for the first time I've towed trailers and a job driver but still nerves about the first time

[@johnstewart2505]

Woo hoo , number 1 from Sydney Australia

[@TravellingK]

haha great

[@fastasfox]

When a truck flashes you in give your hazard light a quick flash to thank them 👍

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Hazard lights are for emergencies only.

[@fastasfox]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 Ok push puller.

[@70something.89]

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.

[@fastasfox]

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.

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

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

[@kha58]

Nice to see you calm and peaceful eventhough in a new and demanding environment. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@HowardB54]

Enjoying your trip 👍🏻 Good of Bailey to loan you the van but I thought they might at least have put a motor mover on it for you. All credit to you - welcome to UK - you’re doing excellent Best regards Howard

[@TravellingK]

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

[@HowardB54]

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

[@garysouthwood6549]

Great bit of driving looks like you have mastered the roads already. Wellcome to good old Blighty .😂🍾🤪.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@martinmumper3355]

Don't know if your aware the UK schools are now in there summer 6 week break a lot of the UK campsites will be full booked and the prices sky rocket

[@TravellingK]

So things could get interesting...

[@GrrMeister]

*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.*

[@Britishcaravans]

Absolute skills reversing! Superb. 😁😁

[@jennyp7084]

A great video, warts and all with your honest comments. The van looks much longer than your one at home which must take a bit of getting used to. That reversing camera is a winner.

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@GrrMeister]

7:35 *Tip - Move the Peg to line up, bit naughty but if 'Inspector Jobsworth' comes around you may have to move whole outfit for 4½" (Happened to me once) I have a motor-mover and it is **_so easy_** with that, both for positioning and hooking up.*

[@TravellingK]

hahah that's an interesting tip to know about!

[@SteveMorton]

Well done Karen, strange car, different caravan, very different roads etc etc. So many things to learn in such a short time, in at the deep end!!!

[@TravellingK]

I really have thrown myself in the deep end 🤣

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@chrisandrachelbruhn7882]

Ah so lovely to see Chatsworth in your video. As you know we love that site and we’re there only a few days after you. Love that you’re reading up on our Highway Code as well. Like the other comment when a lorry flashes you in give them a wink or two of your hazard lights and you too can flash people in when they are overtaking you! I love our English driving customs - makes the journey more enjoyable! X

[@TravellingK]

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

[@DavidWhite-rf1ki]

There is one negative point I noticed and its with the 13 pin socket being a bit to far under the tow cars rear bumper. If the tow car was mine I would move the socket a bit nearer to edge of the bumper. Great job.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@garys4756]

The Peak district is a great place to explore hope you enjoy it.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, wish I had longer in the area!

[@dani_huni7022]

Brilliant well done not easy, I would have like to see real time driving to get the speed but fantastic 👏

[@TracK2703]

Nice one, excellent video, didn't realise chatsworth house was that easy to get to, and having been a caravan club member for many years, not been there yet, but I'll soon be going after seeing this video. Thank you.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@willswomble7274]

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.

[@stevebarber6183]

Well done mate you have done very well. The only thing I would recommend you do once you have connected the caravan onto the car wind the jockey handle up before you put the big black handle down

[@TravellingK]

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

[@nicoferreira1426]

Not sure how I landed here - but find it most enjoyable! That's a massive caravan for a single lady??))) Must admit I admire your driving skills... Just love the British scenery.

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

You did really for your first towing in the UK , You will find it a lot easier reversing into a parking spot on the same side you drive the car on .

[@TravellingK]

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

[@AI_admin]

you are a very brave lady, i wouldnt be able to do this, must have an RV.

[@TravellingK]

Thanks!

[@tonybirdwell2917]

Great job mate! Have fun.

[@TravellingK]

So far so good 😀

[@craigbowie8925]

Your video with David and Cruising the Cut brought me here. I recently purchased a travel trailer (caravan in the USA). I find the design differences between UK and US trailers to be interesting. I'm sure road width and quality play the major factor. Your caravan is slung much lower and is an ingenious design of compactness. Ours is 25 feet long, 8 feet wide and 12 feet tall. It has an offroad clearence so I can take it down unimproved roads to boondock (camp without any hookups). Quite enjoyed the video. Well done on the backing by the way. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Take as many looks as it takes to get it right.

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@MM-ej2du]

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.

[@MM-ej2du]

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

[@monikaduff7626]

Loved watching this, your doing great. The weather is sure kind for you just now. Safe Travels.

[@TravellingK]

I've even managed to get sunburnt🤣

[@SuperRogers007]

Nice little site, we stopped there at Easter for 1 night x

[@TravellingK]

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

[@paulpringle8263]

Hi Karen .first time i have viewed your video. Must say you are a very brave girl takeing on UK roads especially towing a caravan. Fair play to you hope you enjoyed your holiday 👍

[@TravellingK]

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!

[@rogerwaldram4295]

Hi, we are now retired to France & love motorhoming. Perhaps this has now happened... most important thing we did was invest in a Caravan & Motorhoming sat nav. You enter the length, width & height of your outfit & you should not go far wrong! Love Chatsworth in our home county of Derbyshire-great restaurant in Rowsley-probably too late now. Have a great time & hope you get used to our strange ways. 💖 You are courageous.

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@rogerwaldram4295]

@@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.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@muja28]

Well done with the British traffic i drove over there for 40 years and still get nervous when driving when back on holiday

[@TravellingK]

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

[@vincerasell2071]

Wow love your trip so far...I could feel your stress driving on the motor way...I think I would be wanting a nice wine at the end of that day. LOVE LOVE LOVE the country house!!!

[@TravellingK]

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

[@ritajimmie3361]

I have to tell you that you are an awesome Parker. I can't back my Caravan into a camp site, I have to ask someone or I am lucky to get a pull in space. I live in Canada so there are a few differences here. Thanks for sharing, safe travels

[@scottfw7169]

Cool, how often does one pass a railway carriage on a semi trailer! :)

[@TravellingK]

It was a surprise!

[@GlaringDiamon]

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

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@gregbolitho9775]

carefully!

[@davidthompson882]

Welcome to our expensive but beautiful little island hope you enjoy it

[@TravellingK]

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

[@goldenstardust]

Way to go, you will be backing that baby into campsites in one pass in no time! Hats off to you, strange car, longer van, different roads and rules, you are a brave one! Everything is soooo English, (well I guess it is England, so it is to be expected!!!!)

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@gavinmathew7491]

Very nice Karen. Thank you.

[@darrenspeak1785]

That was very entertaining Karen. Don't worry about making mistakes, we all do it from time to time, occasionally other drivers tell you in a bad mannered way, but that's just modern life. Loved your enthusiasm at the end when you saw chats worth, it is an impressive house. I've only just found your channel, but I'm certainly going to watch more. I couldn't believe you had so few subscribers, what's wrong with people, I have a caravan but I think people without caravans would enjoy your videos. I can never understand why some people are popular on you tube and why some should be popular but aren't. Anyway loved this video, it was fun.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@darrenspeak1785]

@@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.

[@TravellingK]

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!

[@paul-fk7de]

You are a lovely lady wish there was more people like you

[@makaveli7771]

Haha. I just come across your channel searching how to use thetford toilet.. lol... I like your channel. A genuine vanlifer :)

[@TravellingK]

Thank you!!

[@buffplums]

Wow you are a great driver manoeuvring your van into position with your car.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve had a bit of practice 😜

[@MM-ej2du]

I agree you certainly make it look easy.

[@onthemove301]

Your reversing on to a pitch was pretty good. Most UK caravanners get the van on the pitch and then sort it with the motor mover, which Bailey didn't include..... The reason for the peg system is to respect UK fire regulations that stipulate a minimum distance between vans. In continental Europe the spacing can be more adhoc and sometimes a lot closer.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@onthemove301]

@@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!

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@craigjoyce5004]

Karen lorrie drivers are very thoughtful flashing their lights to let you know it is safe to pull back in flash you hasard lights once or quickly turn your indicator lights once each way to thank them that is what I do xx

[@TravellingK]

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

[@sarahfox9180]

Welcome to the UK!!! 👍🏻

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! Have enjoyed it so far😀

[@MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by]

I have driven on UK road for 30 years and I would be nervous taking a caravan onto UK motorways at busy times of day. Well done.

[@TravellingK]

It's been an interesting time, haha

[@roamer4353]

Travelling K Same here Bob......only 40 yrs.

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

I think that you did good.

[@brettalfero6245]

Well done you!!! Lol foreign country and “rig” looks just picture perfect... we found camp grounds in Europe very busy and smaller stands than in SA. Prob the same in the UK... maybe it’s school holidays... 😊

[@TravellingK]

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.

[@brettalfero6245]

Looking forward to your nxt videos 🥳😎

[@nicktombs1876]

Hi, caught you on a visit to Cruising the Cut and decided to pop over to your channel for a look and hey presto you have another subscriber! Pity you never came over to East Anglia, would loved to have met you.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@nicktombs1876]

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

[@LibbyWithnall]

Must be so hard reversing on your own without someone to guide you. So cool you can walk to Chatsworth House. We stayed on some farm nearby when we visited but had to drive to the house.

[@millomweb]

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

[@LibbyWithnall]

@@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.

[@millomweb]

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

[@LFH02]

Stick with it, it will all be worth it in the end. enjoy yourself.

[@TravellingK]

Getting there...

[@deanschannel]

Must truck driers are helpful I had a truck driver who change my tire once

[@TravellingK]

That’s lovely to hear 😀

[@nicolathomas7257]

Nicely done 👍

[@jacksharratt3835]

Yeah I know lights bloody everywhere! Lol 😂

[@martinm3446]

Great job with the towing 👍👍👍

[@TravellingK]

Thank you Martin!

[@steveprice638]

I'm not sure why white-van man was complaining. You were in the correct lane. He too was towing a trailer and similarly restricted. Most truck drivers don't - in my experience - flash you in again. When they do, I tend to flash left indicator several times in a row, separated by a second or two, to acknowledge. You should check your route on a map because a lot of British roads are tiny and sat-nav makes NO allowance for a large rig, either, though there are specialist sat-navs that do. Overall, I enjoyed this, and Chatsworth is a great place to stay.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@flybyairplane3528]

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 ,

[@alexwill1314]

K you are doing really well it must make it a bit easier driving on the left like you do at home. You need to try more CL sites most are quite basic but much less expensive than Club sites most have EHU and will cost you £12 pn on average There are some really nice rural locations to enjoy as you know only 5 vans are allowed so you will need to phone and book

[@TravellingK]

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

[@daviddredge1178]

Great video!

[@fabianpachoek7731]

In poland caravan speed is single lane Road is70 km/h motorway 80 km/h

[@gilbertofonseca4469]

You might want to sand down the paint work on the tow bar ball head it will make squicky noice from the friction pads on the hitch head

[@TravellingK]

Good spot

[@millomweb]

@@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.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@millomweb]

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

[@millomweb]

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

[@colingibson8018]

Hi Karen, Just two things. One Well done on the driving especially with a caravan awesome well done. Now two . if you are going to do any long driving in the UK you must always be prepared, UK has lot's of lay by's so you must carry a small Tupperware container with either a ham and tomato sandwich or a cheese and Branston pickel sandwich, plus the small thermos flask with tea to taste. Enjoy and be safe.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@iivaridark6850]

Good videos, interesting is the weight seems to be for the caravan as 1227 kgs and here in my country the max weight for the 3008 with automatic seems to be around 1100kgs... Engine-wise the diesel and automatic are adequate for sure (large Peugeot and Citroen vans use the same engine and transmission, I think). We had the 308 sw for some time and I loved it, it was a very nice car - and a beauty to look on.

[@tonyb1223]

The 2ltr can pull 2000kg and the 1.5ltr can pull 1600kg, more than adiquate in a 3008 :)

[@TravellingK]

Glad you liked the video! So far the car has felt safe towing. It seems to have the weight and grunt to tow.

[@iivaridark6850]

@@tonyb1223 I stand corrected, with 2 liter diesel the tow weight really is 2000 kgs.

[@iivaridark6850]

I think it is a really nice car. Looks good too!

[@tonyb1223]

@@iivaridark6850 they drive well :)

[@exploreseafaring]

Slow traffic around Birmingham. One of Britain's strongest held traditions.

[@TravellingK]

Haha really?! Glad I experienced it then 😜

[@Robutube1]

@@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.

[@dxg999]

If someone flashes their headlights to left you pull back in in front of them, flash your hazards once to say thanks!

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I’ve started doing that. A great system!

[@barryjmarling]

Great blindside reverse on to the pitch,nice to see it being done properly instead of by a caravan mover.👍🏻

[@TravellingK]

Took a few times, haha

[@Kyletransit]

Bless you done a excellent job your doing alright so you are

[@TravellingK]

Thank you!

[@seanlotr]

this a great , i am really interested in buy and traveling around the UK.

[@thomascatford2627]

Not bad for reversing you are making it difficult reversing from your blind side; reverse in to the space from the drivers side you can see where the rear of the van is and the marker peg by looking round instead of looking in your n/s mirror there is a point where all you will see is the side of the van.

[@TravellingK]

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

[@thomascatford2627]

@@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 .

[@millomweb]

Great point !.

[@millomweb]

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

[@hamoditahan4891]

what better for towing a heavy caravan manual or automatic