Safety devices recommended for avoiding caravan towing accidents

You can help prevent accidents like this with stabilisers and anti-snaking devices

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Towing a caravan can be a stressful experience, particularly if you are new to the pastime, but luckily there are many devices you can buy to make the whole experience safer and smoother.

From stabilisers to anti-snaking devices, there are many products on the market that can help in this area, and Towergate Insurance has recently pointed out that some of them can earn you a discount on your annual policy as well.

Towergate insurance expert Edward Cross told CaravanTimes: “I would certainly recommend these types of devices, they are an absolute must with bigger caravans, and indeed I would encourage anyone to invest in one of these.

“They significantly reduce the chances of you having a nasty snaking accident, which can even include the entire caravan flipping over.”

In a nutshell, these systems work by monitoring the road conditions, sensing any lateral movement and gently applying your caravan brakes as necessary to prevent the tourer from snaking out of control.

For more tips and advice from Towergate on how to pick the right system for your tourer, read their original article: How safety devices can help you avoid caravan accidents.