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Since Practical Caravan first hit the news-stands in mid-1967, the touring caravan has seen many clever ideas come and go.
The 1970s, in particular, were an era for innovation, with the auto-reverse system in 1974, bonded construction, gas lighting phased out in favour of 12V, and finally the galvanised chassis, which had been introduced by the early 1980s.
During the 1990s, Tyron's tyre safety system was made available, keeping caravans in line after a sudden blow-out.
There have been other ideas, too, including air brakes and built-in jacking systems. But many of these were short-lived although these days, caravan movers have become something of a must-have for most keen caravanners.
Towing stability, however, has always been an issue,…
