Caravanning In Cornwall - Tyre Safety

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Summer is here!! Yes folks it's true. Summer is here. It's been here in Cornwall for a good few weeks now. Some of you would be forgiven for not noticing. As each day goes by it feels more and more as though the dismal weather of Summer 2007 is set to repeat itself this year. Strangely (or not, depending on your opinion of our meteorologists) the weather reports suggested that this year would be a better than last. These predictions led some insurance companies to make further projections that there would be an upturn in claims from those people caravanning this Summer.

The basis for these projections was that the poor weather last year meant that some holidaymakers chose not to take their caravans on vacation with them. As a result of the caravan being left in one position for a long period its tyres can become misshapen under the weight of the van. They can also develop cracks if left at pressures below the optimal. These compromised tyres then possess the potential to blow out during transit, which will often result in the van being involved in an accident, or even written off.

So if you're thinking of caravanning in Cornwall this Summer, please make sure that you check your tyres for any evidence of distortion, or cracks along the sidewall, especially if it has been a while since you last took it out on the road. If you believe the integrity of the tyres has been compromised in any way it would be advisable to go and have new tyres fixed. Or at the very least get them checked out by experts on the subject.

We have many guests caravanning in Cornwall each year, and we know what a great holiday a caravan offers, however we would always advocate ensuring the vehicle is safe and fit for the road. Even if a damaged tyre doesn't result in an accident, sitting at the side of the road waiting for someone to come and fix your caravan is no fun, especially when all you (and no doubt the kids) will want to do is get to one of the beautiful beaches here in Cornwall.

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