Good to see this can be done without all the bells & whistles, with a bit of DIY & the gorgeous colourful “homey” vibe!
@thelonewolf66619 күн бұрын
sway: too light a tow vehicle single axel van
@darylcarson693725 күн бұрын
Keep the weight low is a rule to abide by and not to be broken. This rule gets totally ignored when the decision is made to load the roof with solar panels. The added inertia from the high mass in a dynamic instability instance with have the same effect as 100+ tins of soup in the top cupboards. When the spuikers of sway prevent guidance start addressing this issue and not ignore it the sooner we’ll see positive results.
@berniebulk27 күн бұрын
unbelievable...you spend 80 odd grand on a caravan,and cant back it ????, my goodness, a light articulated licence should be mandatory......by the way, dry turning ruins tyres....full lock ???if you need full lock, youve failed...umm, i can reverse a road train around a corner...you are pathetic
@fred88129 күн бұрын
this was excellent for me , I just watched one and he really tried hard to teach but it was to confusing for me , then I found you and your lingo with the explanation PERFECT !! thanks !
@selldivisionАй бұрын
Great review👍
@mik3y6ra5waАй бұрын
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@teresaclaus86832 ай бұрын
Great video.
@markward382 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen on caravan reversing. Thankyou.
@steeldragon58672 ай бұрын
Put in a few trees, people with their cars partly parked on road, fire hydrants, narrow roads in caravan parks, whole different scenario, not as simple as your video, we been doing this for over 20 years and different lots of time, but i get what your saying, practice makes it easier not perfect, cheers
@iangoodwin345Ай бұрын
Exactly what we found. Did a towing course and basically had this information. First use of a new van. Site was directly opposite a cabin, which had a pretty front fence with pot plants. No chance on the narrow road to move more than a few metres before the fence and plants impacted the turn. Took half a dozen short shuttle turns to get the job done.
@stuartkcalvin2 ай бұрын
When unhitching, the last things I take off are the chains.
@stuartkcalvin2 ай бұрын
Thanks guys, the bit on the back of the tow vehicle is the "receiver". The hitch is on the towed vehicle. The receiver is bolted onto the tongue. In the towing world, these definitions are not interchangeable.
@butchphillips8732 ай бұрын
"push up on the steering wheel", "stop and go to the opposite steering lock" and you are an expert?
@patsyfraser85692 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you. I need to learn all of this and more. Single female here and you speak in plain language
@Mattlawton-ft6ew2 ай бұрын
The thing is not to panic and keep trying ove and over it will come easy to you.
@AU_45912 ай бұрын
Not to sure about turning the steering wheel while stationary. All ways been told to do so puts a lot of pressure on tyres/ power steering pump ect. Learnt that when I was learning to drive over 50 years ago with out power steering
@HorizonsRAC2 ай бұрын
Hi @AU_4591 years ago, when power steering systems were new and delicate, this practice was not encouraged because it put a load on the hydraulic hoses and pump. With the advancement in technology, hydraulic systems are now very durable and not affected by turning the steering wheel whilst stationary. Many new vehicles are now fitted with electronic power steering systems and this practice has no effect on the system at all. Additionally, caravanners are only likely to do this irregularly so it's not going to hurt their vehicle. We hope this information helps.
@paulmorrall57192 ай бұрын
How good it on the tow vehicle and tyres when you do a full lock stationary?
@HorizonsRAC2 ай бұрын
Hi @paulmorrall5719 years ago, when power steering systems were new and delicate, this practice was not encouraged because it put a load on the hydraulic hoses and pump. With the advancement in technology, hydraulic systems are now very durable and not affected by turning the steering wheel whilst stationary. Many new vehicles are now fitted with electronic power steering systems and this practice has no effect on the system at all. Additionally, caravanners are only likely to do this irregularly so it's not going to hurt their vehicle. In relation to the tyres - Once again caravanners are not going to do this regularly and most of the time that they are turning the wheels, they will be on a gravel or unsealed surface which affords slip and won't damage the tyres. Driver Risk Management has pointed out that they have been using the same vehicle to demonstrate this during their training, at least once a week for the last three years on average 20 times per day. The turning of the wheel has had not detrimental effect on the steering or tyres of the vehicle. We hope this information helps.
@johnmathisen11672 ай бұрын
Thank you will get the boss to watch it
@ab74062 ай бұрын
Do a vid on passenger side reversing
@stendecstretcher56782 ай бұрын
please
@grahamperrett45022 ай бұрын
You forgot to tell us to set the handbrake
@DirtyPandaMTB2 ай бұрын
These trails are mint. I had a chance to ride some of it few weeks ago! Can’t wait for it to open 🤘
@lukeparker33093 ай бұрын
Clear concise and all makes sense - thanks.
@patjoyce3 ай бұрын
We did the two-hour course with Mike a few months back, it was very informative, well presented and it was definitely time well spent. Fully Recommended!!! 👍
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I thought dry steering was really bad?
Gorgeous!
Good to see this can be done without all the bells & whistles, with a bit of DIY & the gorgeous colourful “homey” vibe!
sway: too light a tow vehicle single axel van
Keep the weight low is a rule to abide by and not to be broken. This rule gets totally ignored when the decision is made to load the roof with solar panels. The added inertia from the high mass in a dynamic instability instance with have the same effect as 100+ tins of soup in the top cupboards. When the spuikers of sway prevent guidance start addressing this issue and not ignore it the sooner we’ll see positive results.
unbelievable...you spend 80 odd grand on a caravan,and cant back it ????, my goodness, a light articulated licence should be mandatory......by the way, dry turning ruins tyres....full lock ???if you need full lock, youve failed...umm, i can reverse a road train around a corner...you are pathetic
this was excellent for me , I just watched one and he really tried hard to teach but it was to confusing for me , then I found you and your lingo with the explanation PERFECT !! thanks !
Great review👍
< 3
Great video.
This is the best video I’ve seen on caravan reversing. Thankyou.
Put in a few trees, people with their cars partly parked on road, fire hydrants, narrow roads in caravan parks, whole different scenario, not as simple as your video, we been doing this for over 20 years and different lots of time, but i get what your saying, practice makes it easier not perfect, cheers
Exactly what we found. Did a towing course and basically had this information. First use of a new van. Site was directly opposite a cabin, which had a pretty front fence with pot plants. No chance on the narrow road to move more than a few metres before the fence and plants impacted the turn. Took half a dozen short shuttle turns to get the job done.
When unhitching, the last things I take off are the chains.
Thanks guys, the bit on the back of the tow vehicle is the "receiver". The hitch is on the towed vehicle. The receiver is bolted onto the tongue. In the towing world, these definitions are not interchangeable.
"push up on the steering wheel", "stop and go to the opposite steering lock" and you are an expert?
Great video, thank you. I need to learn all of this and more. Single female here and you speak in plain language
The thing is not to panic and keep trying ove and over it will come easy to you.
Not to sure about turning the steering wheel while stationary. All ways been told to do so puts a lot of pressure on tyres/ power steering pump ect. Learnt that when I was learning to drive over 50 years ago with out power steering
Hi @AU_4591 years ago, when power steering systems were new and delicate, this practice was not encouraged because it put a load on the hydraulic hoses and pump. With the advancement in technology, hydraulic systems are now very durable and not affected by turning the steering wheel whilst stationary. Many new vehicles are now fitted with electronic power steering systems and this practice has no effect on the system at all. Additionally, caravanners are only likely to do this irregularly so it's not going to hurt their vehicle. We hope this information helps.
How good it on the tow vehicle and tyres when you do a full lock stationary?
Hi @paulmorrall5719 years ago, when power steering systems were new and delicate, this practice was not encouraged because it put a load on the hydraulic hoses and pump. With the advancement in technology, hydraulic systems are now very durable and not affected by turning the steering wheel whilst stationary. Many new vehicles are now fitted with electronic power steering systems and this practice has no effect on the system at all. Additionally, caravanners are only likely to do this irregularly so it's not going to hurt their vehicle. In relation to the tyres - Once again caravanners are not going to do this regularly and most of the time that they are turning the wheels, they will be on a gravel or unsealed surface which affords slip and won't damage the tyres. Driver Risk Management has pointed out that they have been using the same vehicle to demonstrate this during their training, at least once a week for the last three years on average 20 times per day. The turning of the wheel has had not detrimental effect on the steering or tyres of the vehicle. We hope this information helps.
Thank you will get the boss to watch it
Do a vid on passenger side reversing
please
You forgot to tell us to set the handbrake
These trails are mint. I had a chance to ride some of it few weeks ago! Can’t wait for it to open 🤘
Clear concise and all makes sense - thanks.
We did the two-hour course with Mike a few months back, it was very informative, well presented and it was definitely time well spent. Fully Recommended!!! 👍
Informative 👍