Tragedy reversing caravan camper trailer

Tony Bev · Guru

Tragedy reversing caravan camper trailer

yobarr · Guru

Tony Bev wrote:
RIP
Yesterday a lady was tragically killed, while assisting to reverse a caravan or camper trailer, in my home town
Keep safe out there people
Link to story
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-26/woman-killed-bunbury-hit-run-over-reversing-caravan/101473484

We can only imagine how the driver involved is feeling, paricularly if the deceased woman is his wife. Without knowing any of the circumstances it is hard to speculate, but this again illustrates the dangers involved in manoeuvring trailers when pedestrians are present. Cheers

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

It's so sad but is a terrible reminder for both parties to be aware of each other's position in the mirrors. I know Pat get frustrated when I don't move but if I can't see her, I stop. The use of portable CBs is a big help.

Whenarewethere · Guru

I have a narrow garage which is on the boundary.

Only the other day, I always look up & down the footpath for people & kids, as even with the reverse camera you can only see so much.

Anyway, very briefly saw a wheel in the camera and stopped backing out. Got out of the car to see what I thought was a child's bike, but it turned out it was the Postman's cart, a minute earlier he was hidden by another building. He had waited for me to back out, but then thanked me for getting out of the car to see what was going on.

You need to see the person. One may have radios for backing a caravan but the person could have fainted or whatever at a critical moment.

PeterInSa · Guru

Re ( I know Pat get frustrated when I don't move but if I can't see her, I stop. The use of portable CBs is a big help.)

Agree, ditto with Margaret.

TheHeaths · Guru

I often get a funny (read petulant) look when I also stop because I lose site of her in the mirrors. I just remind her I still want a wife. Worry when I dont stop!

I also stop to check I am happy with positioning and the distances. Distances are not Kathys strong point, and a metre to go becomes 10 centimetres very quickly.

Kathy is very good, and we normally get on site without too much argument. Of course if there is an argument, I am wrong!

Of course, this sort of accident is tragic, and really puts safety, and how easily, things can go deadly. Our thoughts to the family.

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Tuesday 27th of September 2022 11:08:48 AM

86GTS · Guru

Not good, my condolences to the family.
I always tell my other half to stand to either the left or right side so that I can see her instructions in my rear vision mirrors.

tea spoon · Senior Member

i do my trailer on my own had a caravan also did it on my own .......its a matter of getting in and out of the car a lot but its part of the thing ......sad to hear a lady passed on from doing her best as a guide ....R.I.P. .lady

Mike196 · Senior Member

Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
I know Pat get frustrated when I don't move but if I can't see her, I stop. The use of portable CBs is a big help.

Me too, I've had my Wife come up to the window and ask why I haven't moved, and I tell her it's because she was standing where I couldn't see her.

Possum3 · Guru

I alas, also have a child bride that doesn't realize if I can't see her behind the van I won't move back until she is in my vision - Camera or line of sight - even though she is using hand-held radio.