One of the most exciting ways to see Australia is by touring with a caravan, camper or pop top in tow. Not only is this an affordable holiday, it gives you the freedom to travel at your own pace to destinations of your choice.
But towing a caravan is not as simple as attaching a towbar to your vehicle and hitching up. There are a number of considerations that must be made.
“Towing adds another dimension to your driving,” said Bruce Hill, experienced caravanner and Prestige Jayco Geelong’s customer handover advisor. “There are a number of considerations a driver must make when towing.”
According to Bruce, you should address the following points before setting off:
• The vehicle’s towing capacity
• The type of towbar required and the maximum load capacity of the coupling
• The type of trailer you’re towing and whether it complies with the Australian regulations
• Any additional equipment required to increase the trailer’s towing stability
• Whether the caravan is correctly loaded
• How towing can affect your driving
• Safety checks to make before and during your trip
• Caravan insurance
To guide you through this process, Caravan Industry Victoria has produced a free National Vehicle Towing Guide, which is a great starting point for the towing beginner. For a copy of the National Vehicle Towing Guide, call Caravan Industry Victoria on 03 9329 5311 or visit www.towingguide.com.au.
But towing a caravan is not as simple as attaching a towbar to your vehicle and hitching up. There are a number of considerations that must be made.
“Towing adds another dimension to your driving,” said Bruce Hill, experienced caravanner and Prestige Jayco Geelong’s customer handover advisor. “There are a number of considerations a driver must make when towing.”
According to Bruce, you should address the following points before setting off:
• The vehicle’s towing capacity
• The type of towbar required and the maximum load capacity of the coupling
• The type of trailer you’re towing and whether it complies with the Australian regulations
• Any additional equipment required to increase the trailer’s towing stability
• Whether the caravan is correctly loaded
• How towing can affect your driving
• Safety checks to make before and during your trip
• Caravan insurance
To guide you through this process, Caravan Industry Victoria has produced a free National Vehicle Towing Guide, which is a great starting point for the towing beginner. For a copy of the National Vehicle Towing Guide, call Caravan Industry Victoria on 03 9329 5311 or visit www.towingguide.com.au.
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