Towsafe Training

I’ve just completed a Towsafe Training course conducted by Tom Olthoff  who writes the Caravan World magazine Caravanning Clinic pages.

The course consisted of eight evening sessions (3 hours) plus a weekend practical (6 hours). The course is conducted by Tom. Tom invites experts in their field to present some of the topics covered.

The topics covered include:

• Selection of car and caravan
• Towing vehicle modifications
• Towbars and hitches
• Maintenance
• Suspension, brakes and tyres
• Electrical and LPG safety
• Communication
• 12 volt systems
• Caravan design and layout
• Loading and hitching
• Towing techniques
• Manoeuvring
• Regulations
• Storage (when van is not in use)
• Accessories
• Caravan parks and campsites

The cost per person was $170.00 or $310.00 per couple. Further information for anyone reading this post who resides in Adelaide can be obtained from Tom by contacting him on (08) 8377 2650.

Towsafe Training have been conducting caravanning courses for more than 20 years and have extensive experience in all facets of the industry, providing current, relevant and unbiased information.