Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

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Can anyone tow a caravan?
Towing does not require a particular caravan or trailer license; it all depends on the weight of the load you want to tow. If it is heavy, you may need to improve your license by completing the appropriate driving exam. This is determined by the category test you completed and the day you passed it.


Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
Traveling in the back of the caravan that is being towed is illegal. The main reason you cannot travel in the back of a caravan while it is being pulled is for your own safety. It is extremely dangerous if the caravan flips over or is rear-ended. Caravans must be well balanced when traveling, and having people inside could create a shift in imbalance, resulting in a terrible accident. Caravans are not intended to withstand large forces or impacts.

You’re planning to tow a caravan. Which will help to aid the vehicle handling?
A stabilizer will be able to support your vehicle handling. Towing a caravan or trailer has an impact on how the towing vehicle handles. A stabilizer device is not intended to counteract instabilities induced by improper loading, but it can provide additional security in side winds and against buffeting produced by large vehicles.

Do you need 4 wheel drive to tow a caravan?
Many tow truck drivers prefer a four-wheel-drive vehicle. It's not necessary – plenty of front and rear-wheel-drive models tow well – but if you intend to tow all year in all weather, it's well worth considering.