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 !
So what is the ideal distance the tow ball should be from the bumper. Most manufactures seem to go for the shortest distance to support 3.5 tonne ratings and 350 kg ball load. This is especially true for light utes and few, if any, manufacturers offer certifiable options that don’t affect warranty or insurance. Not something TH-cam “test experts” comment on as they seem mainly interested in towing in a straight line and seeing how fast vehicles can go up a hill towing a trailer.
Best video I’ve watched and easily understood what you’re conveying. Noticed you’re reversing to your right, is it more difficult to reverse to your left? My driveway is such that I’ll probably be reversing from the opposite direction to your video
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.
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.
This is the best video I’ve seen on caravan reversing. Thankyou.
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 !
So what is the ideal distance the tow ball should be from the bumper. Most manufactures seem to go for the shortest distance to support 3.5 tonne ratings and 350 kg ball load. This is especially true for light utes and few, if any, manufacturers offer certifiable options that don’t affect warranty or insurance. Not something TH-cam “test experts” comment on as they seem mainly interested in towing in a straight line and seeing how fast vehicles can go up a hill towing a trailer.
Best video I’ve watched and easily understood what you’re conveying.
Noticed you’re reversing to your right, is it more difficult to reverse to your left? My driveway is such that I’ll probably be reversing from the opposite direction to your video
Great info, thank you!
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.
Great video.
Do a vid on passenger side reversing
please
I thought dry steering was really bad?
"push up on the steering wheel", "stop and go to the opposite steering lock" and you are an expert?