Caravan Towing Training
Learn to tow your caravan safely and confidently with practical, hands-on caravan towing training in Farnborough.
Whether you’ve just bought your first caravan, are returning to caravanning after a break, or simply want more confidence with reversing and manoeuvring, our caravan towing lessons give you the skills you need before heading away on your next trip.
Your caravan towing course includes:
- Basic maintenance checks.
- How to hitch and unhitch your caravan safely.
- Loading your caravan safely.
- Reversing skills and techniques.
- The importance of weight distribution.
- On-Road driving techniques in a variety of situations.
- A comprehensive printed Caravan Towing Guide for you to take away, covering the key techniques and safety checks discussed during the course.
What our customers say
“Thanks to Matt’s patient instruction, I was confident (and successful) in reversing my caravan onto the pitch. I’m very proud of myself for getting it in the right place the first time”
“His practical instruction was exceptional and I felt totally in control when reversing and going out on the road”
Build caravan towing confidence today
The sessions are designed to build your confidence in both towing and manoeuvring. Where possible, we recommend training in your own vehicle, helping you become familiar with the vehicle you’ll actually be towing with. Alternatively, you can use Matt’s 2021 SsangYong Rexton at no additional cost.
You’re also welcome to bring your own caravan, although this isn’t essential. Matt has a choice of training trailers available, and the reversing techniques you’ll learn transfer directly to manoeuvring your own caravan.
A choice of training trailers is available depending on your requirements:
- For those who are looking at a large caravan, Matt’s Ifor Williams LM166 trailer, complete with high sides and cover, gives a very similar feel to a larger caravan. The weight is approx. 1200kg and the dimensions are 6.2m in total length by 2.1m wide.
- A shorter, lighter training trailer is also available if you’d prefer to build your confidence before progressing to the larger LM166
Please discuss with Matt the most suitable trailer to use for the training.
Qualified, Professional Caravan Towing Training
Your training is carried out by a qualified and experienced towing instructor, approved by the Safe Towing Scheme and DIA, as well as a DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer.
Unlike larger group-based courses, training is limited to a maximum of two people. This means you’ll spend far more of the session actually driving, reversing and practising the skills you need, rather than watching other candidates.
The result is a highly practical course tailored to your experience, your confidence level and the type of towing you intend to do.
Availability changes frequently, but as a general guide, please allow around 2 weeks. If you need training sooner — for example, before an upcoming caravan holiday or collection date — Matt will always try to accommodate you where possible.
Matt’s courses were featured in Auto Express Magazine, May 2022
Still unsure? Take a look at Matt’s reviews from previous clients to see what others have said about their training.
Course Duration & Cost
- Duration: 3.5 to 4.5 hours of intensive, hands-on 1-to-1 training.
- Price: £300 (No hidden fees, no broker markups).
- Couples Training: £400 for two people training together — ideal if you’ll both be towing or manoeuvring the caravan when you’re away.
Already confident towing but hate reversing?
If you’re comfortable on the road but struggle with reversing onto a pitch, a focused 1-hour reversing session is available for £100.