Course Detail
Theoretical topics you may look at situations such as how to handle your caravan in the slipstream of a passing coach or lorry. This isn't something that we can reproduce at the site but we can prepare you so that when it does happen - and it will! - you should be able to remain in complete control of the situation.

And then there are matters such as how to load your caravan safely so that it is properly balanced for stability, and how to check that the electrics and brakes are working correctly.

By the end of the day there should be nothing you are not familiar with or prepared for. You may be inexperienced but our instructors are not, and by spending half a day with them you will gain skills and knowledge that would otherwise have taken years during which you would not have been as safe as you will be by the time you leave us.

We will provide a caravan for training purposes but we do ask that you bring your own vehicle because we feel it is better if you are already familiar with the controls before we begin teaching you towing technique

Checklist

The comprehensive half-day course covers the following topics.

Classroom Work
1. Short explanation of terms used in caravanning.
2. The law as it affects towing.
Outside Work
3. Preparing the car and caravan for road use, including how to load safely and vehicle/caravan safety checks. If needed, this will also cover an explanation of how to make sure the tourer's gas and electric supply are in good working order.
4. Hitching and unhitching and how to then move the caravan safely. People can be injured and vehicles damaged if this is not done correctly.
 

Driving Instruction on Site
5. Forward and revers manouevering. This will cover basic handling skills as well as teaching you how to handle the caravan in tight parking spots with confidence. We can use cones to simulate a varirty of situations that you will encounter during your caravanning and help you to perfect them before moving out onto the public roads.
6. Emergency stop. Hopefully you will never need it but you should know what to do if the situation ever arises.
7. Roundabouts. How to position the car properly and steer so you don't cut up other drivers.
8. Junctions. How to position the car as you approach a junction and how to gauge the time needed to pull out safely.
9. Gradients. How to anticipate them and select the correct gear and how to keep the speed in check going down hill.
10. Bends. How to pick the right line and gear for a corner.
11. Obstructions. How to deal with them.
12. Gear changes. Advice given if necessary.
13. Defensive driving. How to manage the space and traffic around you for maximum safety.

 
 
 
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