Richard Newton Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hi fellow caravaners, Have you ever been stuck in mud while caravanning on rainy days? If you are like me, the answer is yes. I’ve had that unpleasant experience more than once, so it motivated me to come up with a solution. I believe this is something which will help many caravaners like you and me in the future. I tried it and it worked but it still needs a few tweaks and that’s where I need your help. Could you spare a few minutes to answer this very short survey? Click here Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanV8 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done. Ian Quote 2018 Range Rover Sport AB, 2015 Buccaneer Cruiser. Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyTucker Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Wood under the car drive wheels worked for me - did your survey. While camping at Glastonbury I got the car (tent in the boot) stuck in mud and was towed off the site backwards using my tow hitch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
664DaveS Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Having a 4x4 helps. We have assisted a few on muddy pitches. Front wheel drive cars lose grip with a van on. On a couple of occasions we were able to extract the stuck van using our 4x4. Mud or all terrain tyres best but not normally fitted as standard. Watched a guy with an suv spinning his front wheels on a wet pitch. I suggested he try 4 wheel drive, but it was not fitted! I won't buy a 2wd suv for towing. Edited November 4, 2020 by 664DaveS Quote Hyundai Santa Fe+Bailey Unicorn Cadiz Mini Cooper convertible -fun Car! Link to post Share on other sites
Pickled Onion Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done, My towing vehicle is 4WD plus I have some grip mats and even a tow rope which, luckily I have never had to use. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwood Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 After needing to use the mover to get the caravan off a very wet pitch I bought the grip mats. They seem to work by magic as we have never needed to put them down. A variation on Sods law is if you provide for the worst the worst never happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doosan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done. Good luck Quote Bailey Pageant Series 6 Champagne 2007 Tow Car Toyota Rav4 Link to post Share on other sites
bubble2015 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Never been stuck thanks to intelligent 4 x 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, bubble2015 said: Never been stuck thanks to intelligent 4 x 4. Even that is not infallible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, bubble2015 said: Never been stuck thanks to intelligent 4 x 4. Same here, never been stuck but pulled a few out that have. Quote Stay safe - Griff. Wheels at the front - Discovery 4. Wheels at the back - Bessacarr 845. Link to post Share on other sites
sureflow Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I have used the mover to get the van off a very muddy pitch; worked really well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnaldo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done. Never been stuck with caravan, camper van or trailer tent, but a few times many years ago with a tent when sites weren’t so good. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crannoghome Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Been stuck a couple of times, usually on wet grass, but never been a problem. Always used the motor mover and reversed the caravan onto a hard surface. Quote 2017 Lunar Solaris 462, Mercedes B200 Exec CDI Auto Link to post Share on other sites
664DaveS Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Forgot to say, did the survey Quote Hyundai Santa Fe+Bailey Unicorn Cadiz Mini Cooper convertible -fun Car! Link to post Share on other sites
richardandros Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) I just switch to low ratio, engage central and rear diff locks and it will pull anything out Plus the BFG All Terrain tyres help a bit! Edited November 4, 2020 by richardandros Quote VW Touareg Escape towing a 2018 Knaus Starclass 695 Link to post Share on other sites
gtepete Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Richard Newton said: Hi fellow caravaners, Have you ever been stuck in mud while caravanning on rainy days? If you are like me, the answer is yes. I’ve had that unpleasant experience more than once, so it motivated me to come up with a solution. I believe this is something which will help many caravaners like you and me in the future. I tried it and it worked but it still needs a few tweaks and that’s where I need your help. Could you spare a few minutes to answer this very short survey? Click here Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it! Richard I am wary of clicking on links from new posters...assume it is safe to do so??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Luckily have not got stuck yet!!.. But have got a lump of rope in the 'just in case' bag... Quote 2018 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD + Penshurst Premier Plus (AKA Elddis Affinity 550) Link to post Share on other sites
Babstreefern Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hence, I always ask for hardstanding. Never fails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Babstreefern said: Hence, I always ask for hardstanding. Never fails Most sites we use do not have any hardstandings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David 38 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I never feel right on hardstanding just love to be in a field of grass. Quote Regards, David Ford Kuga ST line 2ltr. Diesel 2017, Bailey Pursuit 11 400/2 2018, Emove em303 motor mover, Hyundai 1000i Generator. Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Newton Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, gtepete said: I am wary of clicking on links from new posters...assume it is safe to do so??? Hi, I know it's always a little doubting but I am a genuine person, not a robot, so yes, it is safe. Richard Edited November 4, 2020 by Richard Newton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverSurfer Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) In 25 years I've been stuck three times , the first time in France I had the car on firm ground and used a tow rope to pull the caravan off. the second time neighbour with four-wheel drive pulled my caravan out .the third time was end of August this year on Ilfracombe caravan club site I was parked down the slope with the nice views, two days I could not get my car on the pitch, on the day of leaving I used my mover and reversed the caravan up to the site road. Edited November 4, 2020 by SilverSurfer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaryB1969 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done. Quote 2018 Volvo V90 and 2018 Swift Sprite Quattro EB Link to post Share on other sites
Ted E Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Man Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Completed. 😇 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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