Towing a Teardrop Camper or a Micro Caravan

Are you about to tow a teardrop caravan for the first time? You may have plenty of questions - and we’re got you covered. In this post, we’ve gathered the most common questions related to towing a teardrop or micro caravan, specifically for our Hero, Procamp and Aliner campers.

What vehicle will tow those camping trailers?

When you're thinking about buying a teardrop caravan, there are a few things to think about. 

First, of course, is where you will tow the caravan. Another key consideration is the weight of your car and what it can tow. Plus, you’ll also need to think about how much equipment you will carry in the caravan and in your car while traveling. It's important to take into account all of these factors when figuring out what size teardrop fits your needs best.

The great thing with our teardrop caravans is that they are lightweight and towable by a large range of vehicles.  

For instance, all of our teardrop campers have their own brakes even if they do not require brakes (trailers under 750KG do not require brakes).

For full details check out the UK government guide.

Do you need a special driver's license for towing a teardrop caravan?

Not anymore, which is great news for all drivers. The rules have changed, so you can now tow up to 3500kg with your licence.

For full details check out the UK government guide.

How does it feel towing those mini camper trailers?

Here we will give you some of our own experiences about towing teardrop caravans. The great thing about our caravans is that they are lightweight and put less strain on your vehicle, which is especially noticeable when driving on country roads or hills. As they are lightweight, towing a teardrop caravan is pretty straightforward.

All of our caravans have lights on their wheel arches, which are great for providing a guide to the width of the vehicle. They are also very visible in your rearview mirrors and may not require additional mirrors depending on your car.

When driving on smaller roads, you can take advantage of the fact that you can pull over easily to let other vehicles pass. We recently drove a car on the Scottish 500, and we never saw a larger caravan on single-track roads like those.

What are they like to manoeuvre?

Before heading out on a road trip, make sure you practice backing up in an empty parking. That way, you can get used to the teardrop trailer’s movements and figure out how to avoid hitting anything while you’re hiking or camping.

Our teardrop caravans are light enough to be pushed by hand, which comes in very handy on a flat surface. When you're hitching up, gently nudge the caravan into place so that you don't have to line up perfectly with the tow vehicle. When moving around your property to get into its storage spot, you can do this by hand and keep things simple. 

This came in really handy when we were on the Scottish 500 and reached a dead end with nowhere to turn; we simply unhitched, spun around the teardrop caravan by hand and rehitched without any panic!

Ask us if you’re unsure...

If you are not sure about towing or have any questions then please let us know and we will do the best we can to help.