Caravan owners in England warned they run risk of £2,500 bill this weekend Before you plan too far ahead, make sure that your caravan or motorhome insurance is up to date, as well as your breakdown cover. And, if required, book a service for your car before heading out. Before you plan too far ahead, make sure that your caravan or motorhome insurance is up to date, as well as your breakdown cover. And, if required, book a service for your car before heading out. Caravan owners have been issued an Easter message over the risk of a £2,500 bill. Before you plan too far ahead, make sure that your caravan or motorhome insurance is up to date, as well as your breakdown cover. And, if required, book a service for your car before heading out. Auto Finance warned: “You’ll also need to make sure your car meets the legal towing requirements too. In the UK, a caravan is considered a “category BE vehicle” so you can tow one with a regular drivers licence, so long as the caravan’s maximum authorised mass (MAM) is 2,500kg or less. ‌ “If you got your drivers' licence prior to January 1st, 1997, then you can legally tow a combined weight of 8,250kg.” Steve Noga, caravan and motorhome expert at Auto Finance said: “Spring is the perfect time for a staycation, as nature is just starting to wake up from winter. ‌ READ MORE UK faces first snow of April with flurries and -7C 'lasting three days' “The harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on any vehicle, especially when it hasn’t been used in months so it’s important to make necessary checks before heading on your caravan holiday.” You can tow trailers up to a certain weight with your car driving licence. The weight you’re allowed to tow depends on when you got your licence. ‌ You’ll need to know the weight of both the vehicle and trailer - also known as the ‘maximum authorised mass’ (MAM). The MAM is listed in the owner’s manual and is normally shown on a plate or sticker fitted to the vehicle or trailer. If you got your licence before 1 January 1997 y ou can usually drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of up to 8,250kg MAM. You’re also allowed to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kg MAM. If you got your licence from 1 January 1997 y ou can tow a trailer that weighs up to 3,500kg MAM. This is known as a ‘category BE’ vehicle. Your driving licence information shows which categories of vehicle you’re allowed to drive. Article continues below If you do not have ‘category BE’ on your physical driving licence, DVLA will add this the next time you renew your licence.