Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.
I first made enquiries with Tow-Ed before we actually had our van as I wanted to the course prior to taking delivery. They told me that if we did it in the western Sydney training facility we could actually hire a van but unfortunately that option wasn't available to us in the Newcastle or Central Coast areas. The cost last year for 2 people to do the course on the same day using the same car and own van was $597. Some insurance companies such as CIL will give you a one off rebate on your caravan insurance if you complete the course.
Caravan parks and boat ramps are my fav places for entertainment !! I would find a large area like car park at Bunning etc at night . Practice practice practice . Another thing . Work it out with Mrs on instructions as you can't always see where your reversing .. As in standing in a place so driver can see you etc . Another CB, Walky talky or radio can help . The back of the front wheels is the direction the van will finally go . Best if you start straight "if possible" backing into a spot . Can practice with car trailer if you have one ?
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Monday 24th of April 2017 09:55:37 AM
Hi David, Your av name rang a bell so checked your previous posts and noticed you haven't replied to any. It's just a courtesy thing to reply to people that go to the trouble of replying. Sorry but it's just a thing that bugs me.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
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