The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday -
"This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the Bruce Hwy - Caloundra Road. The Jeep Cherokee & Caravan attempted to overtake another vehicle, it appears that he realises he was cutting off the car in the RH lane and tried to get back into LH lane and over corrected, in the process he lost control of both car and van. Nobody was injured in the accident."
Cheers - John
Tony Bev said
08:42 PM Jun 26, 2018
Thanks for that link, John (rockylizard)
It goes to show how easy it is to get things wrong, and probably why you should not travel with the gas on
Thankfully no injuries apart from a bit of damaged pride
rgren2 said
12:12 AM Jun 27, 2018
There was another rollover today just south of Tiaro. Van on roof still connected to tug. Didn't look like any injuries.
Desert Dweller said
05:45 AM Jun 27, 2018
Poor buggers, luckily no-one hurt.
Dave1952 said
09:38 AM Jun 27, 2018
From what I have seen, and the experience I have, it seems that a lot of caravanners do not have a great deal of experience in controlling their vans when these situations arise. If the bloke in the video had immediately activated his brake controller, it would have controlled the sway and the incident would not have occurred.
The big key is to reach for that brake controller as soon as the swaying starts.
As well, drive to conditions. Just because we tow caravans, it does NOT mean that we have to travel at the same speed as other vehicles. Sometimes it is simply not possible to keep up with all the other traffic. I personally prefer to sit on about 90 on th e open road. It is less stressful, easier on me and easier on the machinery.
This couple were very fortunate to walk away from their crash, but they will never forget it, and perhaps they may never go caravanning again.
Bill B said
09:56 AM Jun 27, 2018
Dave1952 wrote:
From what I have seen, and the experience I have, it seems that a lot of caravanners do not have a great deal of experience in controlling their vans when these situations arise. If the bloke in the video had immediately activated his brake controller, it would have controlled the sway and the incident would not have occurred.
It was a European caravan (Geist) and unless it had been modified they were fitted with over-ride brakes not electric brakes.
That Clayton's article makes good reading ,their take on WDH's seems logical, also the van in the video on the original post didn't flip the car ? would that be because of a good hitch , or light van behind a decent tug or just plain luck or no WDH ?
STRETCH ARMSTRONG said
01:51 PM Jun 27, 2018
Thanks reikioz that is good reading.
I often wondered how WDH would go in a rollover? I don't use one, instead I've done my suspension to handle the weight?
I also think a decent hitch that will allow the Den to turn over without the Tug doing a beetle back is a good thing?
I set my brake controller (T3) to start applying the brakes instantly to the Den at a predetermined percentage. I thought if the Den out brakes the Tug at the start then it may help pull the Den back into line?
So much to think about. So many ideas and theories out there.
-- Edited by STRETCH ARMSTRONG on Wednesday 27th of June 2018 02:18:06 PM
Dave1952 said
03:22 PM Jun 27, 2018
Bill Clayton has been around for a long time and knows what he is on about. That knowledge and expertise has been passed on to all his drivers and staff. Great to see.
Gday...
The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago.
I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk
The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday -
"This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the Bruce Hwy - Caloundra Road. The Jeep Cherokee & Caravan attempted to overtake another vehicle, it appears that he realises he was cutting off the car in the RH lane and tried to get back into LH lane and over corrected, in the process he lost control of both car and van. Nobody was injured in the accident."
Cheers - John
It goes to show how easy it is to get things wrong, and probably why you should not travel with the gas on
Thankfully no injuries apart from a bit of damaged pride
There was another rollover today just south of Tiaro. Van on roof still connected to tug. Didn't look like any injuries.
The big key is to reach for that brake controller as soon as the swaying starts.
As well, drive to conditions. Just because we tow caravans, it does NOT mean that we have to travel at the same speed as other vehicles. Sometimes it is simply not possible to keep up with all the other traffic. I personally prefer to sit on about 90 on th e open road. It is less stressful, easier on me and easier on the machinery.
This couple were very fortunate to walk away from their crash, but they will never forget it, and perhaps they may never go caravanning again.
It was a European caravan (Geist) and unless it had been modified they were fitted with over-ride brakes not electric brakes.
That Clayton's article makes good reading ,their take on WDH's seems logical, also the van in the video on the original post didn't flip the car ? would that be because of a good hitch , or light van behind a decent tug or just plain luck or no WDH ?
Thanks reikioz that is good reading.
I often wondered how WDH would go in a rollover? I don't use one, instead I've done my suspension to handle the weight?
I also think a decent hitch that will allow the Den to turn over without the Tug doing a beetle back is a good thing?
I set my brake controller (T3) to start applying the brakes instantly to the Den at a predetermined percentage. I thought if the Den out brakes the Tug at the start then it may help pull the Den back into line?
So much to think about. So many ideas and theories out there.
-- Edited by STRETCH ARMSTRONG on Wednesday 27th of June 2018 02:18:06 PM