Is towing really that scary

If you are below age 30 nothing should deter. As we get older we are more conservative. As somebody who has towed for nigh on 40 years it is easy for me to say 'no problem'. When you are aware of the wider swing when coupled up than when solo it is not a big deal though

No, it is not that scary.  You are acquiring a new skill that just needs a little care and attention as you gain experience.  You have done the course so now go out and practice on quiet roads.  Just remember that you have this thing behind you: it will take a slightly tighter route around bends and slow your acceleration but you will soon get used to that.  Reversing will be fun but again follow the advice you were given on your course.  Take your time do not feel that you have to rush things and give yourself plenty of space on the road to break/stop. Use your mirrors a lot.  Although, like Easy T, I have been towing for over 40 yrs we were all beginners once so you are not alone.  I assume your car/caravan are a well matched outfit,  so follow the advice on loading and nose weight (as near the max allowed by your outfit). You will find that driving a little slower than solo is quite relaxing.

It is recommended that for your first trip you go somewhere local for a few days to get used to caravanning and ensuring everything works; use everything, put the awning up, plug in the TV etc.  We are a 'list' couple which hopefully means that we do not forget anything!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

As said take your time .

no it’s not scary . My husband doesn’t drive so I do all the towing . I’m not young and other motorist probably think I’m to old to be towing . 
advice from experience for the first time out look for somewhere quite near 30 minutes away or an hour . also check the roads . Motor ways are best because others can pass you. Just avoid B roads .

good luck .

For a first run thats a good route. Good roads, easy towing.

The A483 and A5 are my favorite route that way but the A41 is OK. 

Plan it on google earth or maps, how the hell anybody planned in the past without it is beyond me.

Practice navigating with OH. Anybody in the car with us thinks were mad but having a good navigator reduces you input streams and helps you concentrate, however daft their voice commands get.  

Motorways are certainly not easier than A roads for me when they are heavily trafficked. Give me a good A road anytime. For me motorways are generally a tedious necessity on occasion without the interest of other roads. 

Living near Chester the M6 from below Warrington to below Birmingham I never use whether solo or towing. I might save 10 mins solo and drive 12 miles further but towing there is no saving. 

Going North to the Lakes however the M6 becomes the necessary evil for me

No, Rev Jeff, towing isn't or shouldn't be scary. Remember that every single one of us that tow or have towed, did it for the first time at the beginning of their towing career.

All the comments above are very valid but one that I would add is remember to use your mirrors very frequently to see what. if anything is behind you. I do it almost automatically now especially when going round a bend, no matter how slight. It gives a far better view of what is behind. If you are worried by a build-up of traffic behind, don't be concerned too much, you have every right to be driving on the road but perhaps consider pulling in to a lay-by or wide gateway etc to allow the traffic to pass. This is usually appreciated by other drivers.

Another thing that I do is have my car's mirrors tipped slightly down so that I can see the caravan wheels which is especially useful when going round a corner. Whilst the caravan will follow pretty well in line with the car it will cut the corner very slightly. Seeing the wheels allows corrections to be quickly made before the wheel clips the kerb, (or any other obstacle). Your extension mirrors should give you a clear view straight back, parallel to the road.

Enjoy towing and don't worry unnecessarily. 

Rev Jeff, my caravanning days are behind me but we motorhome from Upton on the Wirral (J3) down to Ludlow and beyond on at least an annual basis. It's a good route for you to gain experience. Don't worry. Fill the tank up with fuel the night or so before you go.

Get on the M53, then the A483 to Wrexham and pick up the A5 at Oswestry (be sure when you go that you can go into Wales). Then on down to Shrewsbury where you pick up the A49. These are all good 'trunk' roads. There will be roundabouts so make life easy for your yourself by getting in the right lane. Shrewsbury is the most difficult roundabout so be extra careful.

An alternative way is M53 and then A41 to Whitchurch and the A49. Still have to navigate the Shrewsbury ring road. We use this road more than the Oswestry route because we used to go to our dealer in Telford and now Stafford.

Either route will suit, both have lay-bys but these can be full of lorries.

The M53 is a great way to start a journey. Just make sure you get from your house to the motorway with nerves intact!

+1 norab👍🏻, Mways have lots of space-you want slower, there’s a lane for it, you want straight, most are for long periods. On lesser roads there are speed & space issues with folk freaked out by being behind a Cvan, they’ll pass fast & close & take chances. Yup, Mways are good(IMO)😊

I’d take a few minutes to pat yourself on the back too RJ👍🏻. Not many folk can take either help nor instruction, it takes a big person to ask for help, an even bigger person to then act on that help. You’ve approached it with an open mind. You are heading towards being a safe caravanner, part of the solution not the problem👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Happy days enjoy.