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Reduced mobility is no longer a barrier to caravan travel for retirees taking on the big lap. But knowing what to look for in a caravan is the key to enjoying the pain-free experience you've been looking forward to in retirement.

Niggling aches and pains can be aggravated by small but repetitive movements. When looking at potential caravans, these top-to-bottom tricks will ensure you spend your nights relaxing and your days on adventures, and not in the company of a hot wheat pack.

Grey Nomad List of Pain-Free Caravan Towing Must Haves

Ensure your vehicle has the legal rating to tow your caravan. Look for electronic stability control and good visibility so you are not constantly straining your neck.

A bumpy ride means aches and pains. Minimise a rough ride with a caravan with independent suspension. This allows each wheel to move independently, creating a smoother towing ride. Air suspension is a great accessory that assists in a more comfortable ride too, by allowing adjustment to the firmness and ride height of tyres.

Setting up and packing down can be hard on limited joints, especially with pop-up and out-model caravans. Hydraulic jacks and electronic or easy-to-use awnings will help simplify your arrival and departure and be gentler on you.

Grey Nomad List of Pain-Free Caravan Life Must Haves

You will spend a lot of time stepping up and down from your caravan, so look for low steps to minimise knee and hip strain. Consider a pop top carefully. They tend to have the lower door heights and lower cupboards. Handy support rails installed inside and outside the caravan can prevent falls and minimise the potential for knee strain.

The style of the caravan has a considerable effect on spaciousness. While a pop-out caravan will maximise internal room, consider if you want to climb into bed every night and whether it is a safe option for you. However, if bending down is an issue, the shoulder-to-head height storage in a pop-top caravan is a positive.

Ensure that you can access all amenities in your caravan, such as the toilet, shower, bedroom etc, and that they don’t pose a fall, slip, or trip risk. It's important that you have enough room to stand and turn around, not just in the main living area, but also in the personal areas.

Choose comfortable, adjustable, and easy seating; sliding into tight spaces isn't fun for sore hips or backs. Movable tabletops areselpful here, and good quality seat padding is a must.

While aches, pains, and mobility issues can be difficult, choosing a retiree’s caravan with the right features that suit your mobility needs can lead to a safe, enjoyable, and adventure-filled retirement, just like you planned.

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