Towing Workshops

An ever-increasing number of Australians are hitching up their caravans and boats in search of that long-awaited, hard-earned break from the daily grind. For many drivers, this is a new experience that requires additional skills and knowledge. RACQ can deliver the relevant training and education necessary to competently and safely tow a caravan.

These Workshops are also available to those who already have some towing experience and would like to upgrade their skills.

Aim
The aim of our workshops is to help participants gain a better understanding of the relevant towing laws and regulations. It also provides practical experience in regard to pre-purchase, setting-up, safe towing and manoeuvring of caravans and trailers.

Content
The RACQ Towing and Caravan Workshops devote an equal amount of time to theory and practice at a low client to coach ratio. We can also arrange one-on-one tuition.

Ojectives
>  acquire knowledge necessary to satisfy legal obligations of towing a trailer/caravan
>  acquire knowledge necessary to safely tow a trailer/caravan on road
>  confidently couple and uncouple caravan/trailer and manoeuvre to site
>  safely load and stabilise caravan
>  perform basic safety checks
>  manage fatigue safely and responsibly
>  responsibly share the road with other road users

Topics Included
>  towing weights - legality
>  loading the trailer - central focus
>  brake types and legal requirements 
>  connection types and accessories
>  ball-weights - testing methods
>  preparation - roadworthiness, registration, tyres, chains
>  hitching and connection
>  on-road skills
>  reversing and manoeuvring to site
>  fatigue management

Practical
>  group workshops - manoeuvring to site using participants’ own vehicles
>  individual sessions designed to meet participant requirements & may include on-road towing, coupling, uncoupling & manoeuvring

For booking and pricing information contact RACQ’s Driver Education Team