Towing Caravans for Rec-reation... Not Wreck-creation!

Its a good life for the vanners, who live out on the road, 

Seeing our great country, without a fixed abode, 

But theres danger ever lurking, on our highways when you drive, 

So be careful when you travel, so you get back home alive. 

Towing sure can be a problem, if something isn't right, 

It may be out of mind, but its never out of sight, 

So check that alls OK, both the tow-rig and the van, 

And enjoy the pleasures of your trips, as safely as you can. 

Is the van in sound condition, are mechanicals still good, 

Are you never over-loaded, does it tow the way it should, 

Is the Ball-Load as it should be, not too high and not too low, 

To give the safest handling, on whatever roads you go? 

Are the tyres still road-worthy, and still have lots of grip, 

Have you had the brakes adjusted, so theyll never lock or slip, 

Are the pressures set correctly, as the makers recommend, 

To give the needed traction, on a hill or on a bend? 

Are all the lights still shining, and the couplings done up tight, 

Are the safety-chains and shackles, still connected safe and right, 

Are your heavy goods stored safely, in the middle of the van, 

Are the wheels and bearings still turning well, as smoothly as they can? 

Do you understand the meaning, of each Rating and each force, 

Of the tow-rig and the caravan, and their legalise of course?, 

Theres the ATM and Ball-load, the Tare and GTM, 

Theres the GCM and Tow-bar specs, you need to know 'bout them.