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Questions

What does a car and caravan outfit mean?

This is a term many caravanners use to describe their combination of car and caravan. For example, a Ford Escort tow car and Eccles caravan could be referred to as a Ford Escort and Eccles outfit.

What is a rally?

In caravan terms a rally is either a social gathering of members, or a competitive motor sport event. Both are normally held over a course of a long weekend.

Who does the term trade refer to?

In the context of Caravan Road Rallies the term trade refers to a caravan manufacturer or dealer.

What is a works team?

A works team is a group of drivers and co‑drivers which competed in the rally to represent a specific caravan manufacturer.

What is snaking?

If a caravan sways from side to side while being towed, this is called snaking. This is normally caused by a caravan which is carrying an uneven load and is being towed at high speed.

What does uncoupling mean?

This is when the car and caravan are removed from each other by 'unhitching' the tow bar which keeps them together.