tips for green towing

Mind the tyre pressure - Make sure your tyres are at the correct pressure and you could save fuel and approximately 10kg of CO 2 every 500 miles.

Reduce the water load amount - Reduce the amount of water you carry in your caravan. Lowering the weight you tow will mean you use less fuel. So get to your destination and then fill up your tanks.

Accelerate gradually - Avoid the F1 starts at the traffic lights and gradually increase your speed to avoid unnecessary revving of the engine which causes your engine to emit more damaging CO2.

Service regularly - Maintain performance and fuel consumption of your car by ensuring it is regularly serviced.

Keep your CO2 emmissions low - Keep an eye on your fuel efficiency. If you notice a significant change, it could mean a minor problem with the engine or brakes. Using this advance warning, you can ensure your CO2 emissions stay low and prevent a breakdown on the road.

Avoid rush hour - Whenever possible, plan your trips to avoid rush hour and try to stick to roads which allow you to travel at a steady speed, rather than having to start and stop.

Choose the right tow car - Choose a towcar that’s the right match for what you are towing, this will mean you won’t have to constantly change gear. Check with your caravan and car manufacturers to match them up.

Reduce your speed - Reducing your speed by just 10mph to 40mph will ensure you use less fuel across your journey, again meaning less emissions.

Switch off your engine - If you end up stuck in a traffic jam and there is clearly no movement ahead, turn off your engine. Do this even when not towing to keep your emissions low.