HPI supports move for safer caravanning

Leading vehicle information organisation, HPI welcomes news that the Highways Agency and the Caravan Club plan to work more closely together to make travel on major roads and motorways easier and safer. As the caravan season gathers pace, HPI’s TOWSAFE offers an easy and affordable way to ensure a caravan is correctly matched to the car. With TOWSAFE caravanners can ensure that they are running a safe balanced outfit so they can enjoy a care-free trip and do their bit for safer roads.

“We welcome the new agreement between the Highways Agency and The Caravan Club,” says Alan Bishop, Industry Relations Director of HPI. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to enhance communication on a range of issues, including the promotion of safe towing, live traffic information and Traffic Radio featuring specific information relevant to caravanners. TOWSAFE is part of HPI’s commitment to helping consumers make informed decisions and keep safety in mind, while supporting the message of the MoU.”

TOWSAFE is the most comprehensive car and caravan outfit matching service, providing caravan owners with peace of mind. Its extensive database gives access to weights and towing capacities of over 30,000 caravans and cars, including information on Nose Weight and Gross Train Weight limits.

Bishop concludes, “Using TOWSAFE secures the safety of you and your family, as well as ensuring caravanners stay within the law when towing. The system not only matches a specific car with one or more caravans, but also advises on an outfit’s suitability depending on driver experience. Drivers who choose to ignore the safety of their outfit may find their holiday ends early with a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. But it could be a lot lot worse, with drivers returning home with the heartbreak of knowing they have caused chaos and destruction, and possibly the death of other road users. We urge caravanners to stay safe and stay legal with TOWSAFE.”