Tips off the experienced please

G Cherokee
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edited August 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

In leu of collecting the van the weekend I`ve been trying to stay in the centre of the road, well, in between the kerb and the white lines, how difficult is that!!!.....

I drove artics for ten years about 20 years ago, and never gave it a second thought, maybe its my age Undecided

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2016 #2

    It'll likely be easier once you've got the extension mirrors fitted (you have remembered to buy them?) as you'll track the white line and the hedge in them and position yourself accordingly. You'll drive by the width of the van behind you rather than the
    bonnet in front.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited August 2016 #3

    In leu of collecting the van the weekend I`ve been trying to stay in the centre of the road, well, in between the kerb and the white lines, how difficult is that!!!..... .....

    I tend to tip my car's mirrors down a little, particular my nearside, so I can see the white lines in the centre of the road and on the nearside to help me stay in my lane

  • G Cherokee
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    edited August 2016 #4

    Thank you,

    Its all a learning curve, the place I'm collecting the van from is out in the sticks.

    Narrow lanes and lots of folliage!!

  • DavidOldmoley
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    edited August 2016 #5

    Towing mirrors a definite must have! I tilt the car mirror down a little so I can see the bottom of the van and watch for kerbs when there are tight corners. 

  • EJB986
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    edited August 2016 #6

    Relax, just drive and let your intuition take overSmile

  • G Cherokee
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    edited August 2016 #7

    My intuition will more than likely put me right........

    If she comes with me!!   Smile

  • IamtheGaitor
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    edited August 2016 #8

    Remember the swing when you are turning would be my number one tip I think.

     

  • EJB986
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    edited August 2016 #9

    My intuition will more than likely put me right........

    If she comes with me!!   

    Either way it always works!Smile

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2016 #10

    Thank you,

    Its all a learning curve, the place I'm collecting the van from is out in the sticks.

    Narrow lanes and lots of folliage!!

    Scratched windows are a badge of office. He who has no scratches never ventures into the world of adventure.

  • Fysherman
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    edited August 2016 #11

    Or he know its going to be narrow and puts cling film over the side windows TW.Happy

  • xtrailman
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    edited August 2016 #12

    Or he know its going to be narrow and puts cling film over the side windows TW.Happy

    Write your comments here... Cing film can react with the acrylic window,its  not recommended.

  • Fysherman
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    edited August 2016 #13

    Not in the time it takes to get to a site it doesn't.

     

  • G Cherokee
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    edited August 2016 #14

    I shall NOT scratch my pride and.joy!! . . .Worried

  • Fysherman
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    edited August 2016 #15

    Good luck.  

    Take it steady and you will be just fine.

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