john1944 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 When on a long journey to a holiday destination, that requires an over night stop, would members ever consider dropping the corner steadies, but leaving the caravan hooked up to the car, in order to facilitate an early morning departure without any undue delays. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenester Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Done that many a time in France but usually disconnect the electrics from the car as power use in the caravan sets off the car alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdrinks Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I've only overnighted in France. I stay on aires and, indeed, leave the van attached to the car with the steadies down. Travelling in the U. K. I've only stopped for an hour or 2, but then I put the rear steadies down for stability whilst moving around in the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceH Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 We always put the steadies down -- even if just stopping for a P&T stop -- most certainly overnight -- leave hooked up to the car -- remove car electrics so that you are running on Caravan Battery. . Maurice Quote Volvo S60 D5 (now sold 😥) new Vauxall soonHappy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again48 Year Member of The Caravan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldog Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Where in the UK is it permissible to stop overnight, other than on a registered site? But if on a site, surely you'd be on a pitch which wouldn't be the right size to leave hitched up! Quote Cruzer, aka ColinGrowing old is unavoidable, growing up is optional. .. Hyundai Santa Fe & Bailey Pegeant Bretagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screenman Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Cruzer, I have stopped overnight on Mway services where permisable ( not nice places) I leave it hitched to the car and do not put the steadies down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Screenman. ...agree I have stayed on Grantham services for the cost of £7. ..............didn't want to but safer than laybyes and NEVER on an aire or filling station in France or Spain, and now Germany. ......used to 20 years ago but it was 'safe' then! cheers geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBH Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yes I have done that a few times BUT NEVER on an aire. Heard many bad reports and would'nt stay in a layby either in the UK. I take the weight off the tow bar with the jockey wheel the down with the legs. Quote 2018 Kia Sorento. Elddis Capiro 554. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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