Proficiency Plus Towing Course June 2024

Description:   :  Van/Trailer towing course.

Course notes will be supplied.  

We will cover all the basics such as.

• Vehicle and caravan inspection,

• POWERS check, Petrol oil water electrical rubber safety
• Compliance of vehicle and caravan,
• Trailer hook up and unhook,
• Weights and loading,
• Safety chains and shackles,
• Seating and steering wheel control,
• Spotters’ roles and how to do it well,
• Standard reversing and manoeuvring,
• Complex manoeuvring, I.E. Revers parallel parking,
• Stopping distances,

And anything else that you would like to discuss. I’m also hoping to have some vehicle scales to weigh your rigs. (If you want to)

Equipment:  Bring your caravan, camper or trailer.  It's great to bring your partner so that you can both understand how to act as a spotter and how to give clear instructions that you both understand.  

Additional items required: UHF Radios, One for the driver and one for the spotter.  Morning tea will be provided but please bring along your own lunch. Toilets are available.  Please note the Club does have spare radios that can be used on the day with prior arrangement.

Cost: $300.00/Car

Duration: 1 day 

Attendance limit: 6 vehicles 

Meeting arrangements: We will meet in the car park of the GLEN WAVERLEY BOWLS CLUB.  We will aim to finish about 4.00pm on Sunday. 

Organiser: Russell Chatfield, Driver Training Officer Pajero Club Vic

Mobile: 0419 335 238

Jim Kennedy Mobile: 0428 392 004 

Email: training@rangeroverclub.org.au