Finally a tow test video

[bigleonski]

Australia’s Caravan World Magazine tow test. Well worth a look.

View: https://youtu.be/dTcSRFjsVT8?si=myxsmqR1ZOU4Z8tW

 

[Steve.B]

Thread bump

 

[Tazzieman]

Standard mirrors on the Grenadiers. So the vans are narrower than 2146mm?
Or they are breaking the law?

 

[KDJDGrenadier]

Standard mirrors on the Grendaiers. So the vans are narrower than 2146mm?
Or they are breaking the law?

Our Hybrid off road van is 2100mm wide. Not sure about these vans but it is possible to be narrower then 2146mm

 

[Tazzieman]

Our Hybrid off road van is 2100mm wide. Not sure about these vans but it is possible to be narrower then 2146mm

I have a mere 12ft hybrid on its way. It's 2290mm wide, so will need extra mirrors.

 

[KDJDGrenadier]

I have a mere 12ft hybrid on its way. It's 2290mm wide, so will need extra mirrors.

We are cutting it fine and perhaps will get mirrors ourselves

 

[Steve.B]

I have a Prime Campers 15" hybrid, I just measured it at 2030mm wide, so I should be OK.
Tazzieman 2290mm is very wide for a 12 footer, it should be very stable, what brand ?

 

[Tazzieman]

I'll just leave this link here for anyone unsure of the Oz rules.
https://outdoorexplorer.com.au/are-caravan-mirrors-legally-required/

 

[Tazzieman]

I have a Prime Campers 15" hybrid, I just measured it at 2030mm wide, so I should be OK.
Tazzieman 2290mm is very wide for a 12 footer, it should be very stable, what brand ?

https://www.jawacampers.com.au/stealth-12/

 

[douggie]

Australia’s Caravan World Magazine tow test. Well worth a look.

View: https://youtu.be/dTcSRFjsVT8?si=myxsmqR1ZOU4Z8tW

I am a little bit disappointed with the lack of actual caravan towing detail in the video. No info about the tyre pressures on the tow vehicle, no tow-ball weights, no feedback on any sway or levels with the towbar and the loading, limited tow speed at 80-87 mentioned, seems a bit like a marketing vid

 

[Clark Kent]

Australia’s Caravan World Magazine tow test. Well worth a look.

View: https://youtu.be/dTcSRFjsVT8?si=myxsmqR1ZOU4Z8tW

I'll be honest, this test and Tim's reporting feels a lot like a paid advertorial here. I like the CW publication and Tim's work generally but the lack of critical reporting in this video is a bit underwhelming. Having Tom Smith present (Ineos Automotive Australia Marketing Manager) is just a sign to.me that this is sponsored work.
Tim is a tall man. Not one word about the RHD footrest? Nothing about the tow hitch issues? Nothing about the 13 pin socket with some pins missing? Nothing about electric brake control setup issues?