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.
rockylizard said
09:14 PM Apr 23, 2017
Gday...
This is a recognised and reputable towing course provider -
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.
Desert Dweller said
05:40 AM Apr 24, 2017
Good on 'ya for taking a coarse! There are so many wrinklies out there that can't manoeuvre their vans properly. Good entertainment though.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:51 AM Apr 24, 2017
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
macka17 said
09:53 AM Apr 24, 2017
Keith.
WHo you kidding there.
I've driven commercial for over 50 yrs.
Heavy. Haulage, through Multi's. semi's etc.
Even 4 wheel (one on each corner, centre pin at front)
Trailers.
IF somebody watching.
You can guarantee I'll stuff it occasionally.
Don't you???.
When you lose the use of your neck it makes a huuuuge difference.
rgren2 said
01:11 PM Apr 24, 2017
macka17 wrote:
Keith.
WHo you kidding there.
When you lose the use of your neck it makes a huuuuge difference.
That's when you get to use the 'rubber necks'.
Dougwe said
01:32 PM Apr 24, 2017
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.
David1464 said
07:33 PM Apr 24, 2017
Thanks every body, I only found Tow Ed, I hope that I can't keep you all entertained at my destined event when I first reverse.
macka17 said
11:31 AM Apr 25, 2017
RGREN.
Slightly off point for a tic.
Regarding necks, rubber and otherwise.
My Surgery for spinal implant. 3 months on 30th this month.
I've done absolutely nothing.
to give the internals best chance of healing
and fight the rejection of implant.
Tried most settings, after surgery pain subsided.
Found a compatable setting in first set of prog's
at No 5. (crossed fingers)
90+% of neck pain gone (so far) just some headaches.
From Computer use I think.
Slowly, hopefully. reducing drugs to a comfortable level.
If it stays like this.
This little black duck will be 100% satisfied.
Then some..
Dollars well spent.
All up. Incl taxi's Hotels Food etc
Surgery, and after visits. Around $5 grand out of pocket.
(gov't supplied planes to Brissie.)
Just under $4kish covers surgery and Hosp.
Next report in 3 months again. But looking goooood.
Still a tad uncomfortable when sitting in car
and pressure on pack in lower hip. Just move.
Back to subject.
Dougwe said
02:17 PM Apr 25, 2017
David1464 wrote:
Thanks every body, I only found Tow Ed, I hope that I can't keep you all entertained at my destined event when I first reverse.
Good to see you back David, well done.
brickies said
12:53 PM Apr 28, 2017
Very good point Doug there are lots of people who ask a question and don't reply .
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.
Gday...
This is a recognised and reputable towing course provider -
http://www.tow-ed.com.au/venues/
cheers - John
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
WHo you kidding there.
I've driven commercial for over 50 yrs.
Heavy. Haulage, through Multi's. semi's etc.
Even 4 wheel (one on each corner, centre pin at front)
Trailers.
IF somebody watching.
You can guarantee I'll stuff it occasionally.
Don't you???.
When you lose the use of your neck it makes a huuuuge difference.
That's when you get to use the 'rubber necks'.
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.
Thanks every body, I only found Tow Ed, I hope that I can't keep you all entertained at my destined event when I first reverse.
Slightly off point for a tic.
Regarding necks, rubber and otherwise.
My Surgery for spinal implant. 3 months on 30th this month.
I've done absolutely nothing.
to give the internals best chance of healing
and fight the rejection of implant.
Tried most settings, after surgery pain subsided.
Found a compatable setting in first set of prog's
at No 5. (crossed fingers)
90+% of neck pain gone (so far) just some headaches.
From Computer use I think.
Slowly, hopefully. reducing drugs to a comfortable level.
If it stays like this.
This little black duck will be 100% satisfied.
Then some..
Dollars well spent.
All up. Incl taxi's Hotels Food etc
Surgery, and after visits. Around $5 grand out of pocket.
(gov't supplied planes to Brissie.)
Just under $4kish covers surgery and Hosp.
Next report in 3 months again. But looking goooood.
Still a tad uncomfortable when sitting in car
and pressure on pack in lower hip. Just move.
Back to subject.
Good to see you back David, well done.