Towsure Outdoors Blog

As electric cars become more popular and we approach the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars, you may be considering towing with an electric car for your next towing vehicle.  We take a look at the pros and cons of electric cars for towing caravans and things to watch out for and consider.

If there is one thing we know here at Towsure, it is towing… I mean, it’s in our name! Get some tips on safely and successfully towing here.

With a rise in staycations in the UK and more people opting for a caravan holiday somewhere sunny, you need to know how to keep your portable home secure.  A good quality lock - or preferably at least a combination of hitchlock and wheel clamp - is essential to prevent theft from on site or in storage, or even opportunist caravan theft from service stations.  You can also add door locks, alarms and more. We take a look at some of the caravan security best practise..

New caravan?  Check our short list of essential safety equipment to take along with you on your road trip. Equipment that we hope never to use, but it pays to be prepared!

Sometimes a detachable towbar neck locking pin will spring back into place if it wasn't fully released, and will need re-setting. The reset process is quick and easy - watch our video

A towbar is a towbar, right?  In fact there are carious types of towing bracket each of which have their own set of pros and cons.

The Toyota Prius has been designed with caravan towing capabilities meaning that caravanners looking for a more eco-friendly vehicle for towing and regular use have a new option