There are various skills and techniques that are learnt and developed over time for safe towing. The Drive Assist team has developed a number of different towing workshops focussed on different client needs, such as caravan and trailer towing, boat trailers and 5th wheelers, to assist in ensuring that motorists not only travel safely on the road when towing, but also make the job of manoeuvring and parking at the end of the day much less stressful!.
Caravan and Trailer Towing Workshops
IndividualsAn ever-increasing number of Australians are hitching up their caravans, camper vans and trailers in search of that long-awaited, hard-earned break from the daily grind. For many drivers, this is a new experience that requires additional skills and knowledge.
RACQ can deliver the relevant training and education necessary to competently and safely tow a caravan, horse float, goods trailer and many other types of trailers used for recreational purposes.
Aim
The aim of our workshops is to help participants gain a better understanding of the relevant towing laws and regulations. It also provides practical experience in regard to pre-purchase, setting-up, safe towing and manoeuvring of caravans and trailers.
Content
The RACQ Caravan and Trailer Towing Workshops devote an equal amount of time to theory and practice at a low client to coach ratio. We can also arrange one-on-one tuition.
Objectives
- acquire knowledge necessary to satisfy legal obligations of towing a caravan/trailer
- acquire knowledge necessary to safely tow a caravan/trailer on road
- confidently couple and uncouple a caravan/trailer and manoeuvre to site
- safely and legally load and stabilize a caravan/trailer
- perform basic safety and security checks
- manage fatigue safely and responsibly
- responsibly share the road with other road users
Topics Included
- towing weights - legality
- loading the caravan/trailer – central load distribution focus
- brake types and legal requirements
- connection types and accessories
- ball-weights - testing methods
- preparation - roadworthiness, registration, tyres, chains
- hitching and connection
- on-road skills
- reversing and manoeuvring to site
- fatigue management
Practical
- group workshops- manoeuvring to site using participants’ own vehicles
- individual sessions designed to meet participant requirements and may include on-road towing, coupling, uncoupling and manoeuvring
Group workshops and individual sessions are held regularly.
5th Wheeler Towing Workshops
IndividualsA growing number of Australians are now taking advantage of the alternative recreational experience, that is a 5th wheeler. The additional living space and amenities afforded by 5th wheelers is leading to more people hitching up these holiday homes in search of that long-awaited, hard earned break from the daily grind.
For many drivers, this is a new experience that requires additional skills and knowledge. RACQ can deliver the relevant training and education necessary to competently and safely tow and manoeuvre your 5th wheeler combination.
Aim
The aim of our workshops is to help participants gain a better understanding of the relevant towing laws and regulations. They also provide practical experience in regard to pre-purchase, setting-up, safe towing and manoeuvring.
Content
The RACQ 5th Wheeler Towing Workshops devote an equal amount of time to theory and practice at a low client to coach ratio. We can also arrange one-on-one tuition.
Objectives
- acquire knowledge necessary to satisfy legal obligations of towing a 5th wheeler
- acquire knowledge necessary to safely tow a 5th wheeler on road
- confidently couple and uncouple a 5th wheeler and manoeuvre to site
- safely and legally load and stabilize a 5th wheeler
- perform basic safety checks
- manage fatigue safely and responsibly
- responsibly share the road with other road users
Topics Included
- towing weights - legality
- loading the 5th wheeler - central load distribution focus
- brake types and legal requirements
- connection types and accessories
- pin-weights - testing methods
- preparation - roadworthiness, registration, tyres, chains
- hitching and connection
- on-road skills
- reversing and manoeuvring to site
- fatigue management
Practical
- group workshops- manoeuvring to site using participants’ own vehicles
- individual sessions designed to meet participant requirements and may include on-road towing, coupling, uncoupling and manoeuvring
Group workshops and individual sessions are held regularly.
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