Caravan and Trailer Towing Workshops

An 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.