NC 500 for Caravans?

Pippah45
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edited August 2022 in Caravans #1

In another group it has been said that the NC500 is not suitable for Caravans - I was surprised  any experiences anyone?  

 

There is one stretch of the road up Loch Lomond side that gives me the shivers though!  

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  • JVB66
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    edited August 2022 #2

    I think it may be the problems encountered. with passing places being used as a layby by some 

  • Pippah45
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    edited August 2022 #3

    Yes a lot of people don't know how to use those roads with passing places or have no manners!  The steep gradients were mentioned too.  

  • TomL
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    edited August 2022 #4

    Loch Lomond isn't part of the NC500 route.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2022 #5

    Perfectly possible with a caravan providing common sense is used which means not towing on the Bealach na Ba or any other road a good map shows as being unsuitable. Stick to the major roads and all will be well.

  • Pippah45
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    edited August 2022 #6

    Yes Tom I meant to say that it wasn't still a nasty piece of road - I haven't met anything I couldn't tackle on the North Coast though.  

  • Windinyoursails
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    edited August 2022 #7

    Agree with Tinwheeler, all possible except where advised. We towed our van around most of it during May/June this year without any issues. Take your time and look well ahead for oncoming vehicles - enjoy it is a great scenic route.

  • Austin62
    Austin62 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited August 2022 #8

    I did the NC500 without a problem, my rig is 43 feet long 5.3Tonne

    I just did the 71 mile single track with passing places at 6.30 am when no other mad caravaner was awake :-)

    Just dont follow less than 2 passing places behind the vehicle in front.

    Wonderful trip enjoy 

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