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This course has been specifically designed for drivers who have the correct licence for their towing vehicle. It is ideal for someone who is new to towing a caravan or for someone who hasn’t towed a caravan in a while. It is aimed at building confidence for drivers and to practice reversing and safe driving. This course is 3.5hrs long.
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Course Info
The duration of our Caravan Familiarisation course is 3.5 hours long and is held at one of our depots in Portsmouth, Southampton, Reading or Worthing. The course will be held on a 1:2:1 ratio with one of our trained instructors. This course covers, practical driving, reversing manoeuvres and coupling and re-coupling. It is ideal for a new caravaner or for someone who hasn’t towed in a while. Our Caravan Familiarisation Course is conducted using one of our Toyota Hilux pickup trucks and Debon trailer. If you would rather practice with a caravan, we have one at our Portsmouth site, and you are welcome to bring your own caravan to train with, just let us know when you book the course.
*MAM – Maximum Authorised Mass.
If you passed your Category B licence before 1st January 1997, you will be able to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8,250 MAM.
If you passed your test on or after 1st January 1997, you can drive vehicles up to 3,500 MAM with a trailer up to 750kgs. You will be able to tow heavier trailers if the total MAM of the vehicle and trailer is less than 3,500kgs.
If you passed your test on or after 1st January 1997 and your total vehicle and trailer weight exceeds 3,500kgs MAM, you will need to obtain your B+E licence.
Our Training Locations
2 Start Ltd (Portsmouth)
- Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
2 Start Ltd (Southampton)
- Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne Winchester, SO21 2DY
2 Start Ltd (Worthing)
- The Vinery Industrial Estate, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
2 Start Ltd (Reading Forklift Centre)
- Unit 35 Young’s Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Reading, RG7 4PW
Portsmouth DVSA LGV Test Centre
- Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
Worthing DVSA LGV Test Centre (Open Site)
- The Vinery Industrial Estate, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
Southampton DVSA LGV Test Centre
- Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne Winchester, SO21 2DY
Call our advisors 02392 123 555
Speak with our experienced advisors Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm
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