On the surface, the Australian RV industry is healthy. But underneath all is far from well. A great deal needs changing. There are lots to do. RV Books explains the RV industry changes needed.
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Mechanical sway-control has little value at speed
The overhung hitch of a travel trailer tow vehicle can cause (not just permit) a travel trailer to sway. This sway annoys at low speed and is dangerous at high speed. Until recently attempts to limit such sway rely on friction to dampen and ideally prevent it. Unfortunately, mechanical sway-control has little value at speed.
RV Accident Data (Australia)
The number of accidents that involve cars towing travel trailers is no higher than cars generally, but the nature and physics involved in the now 400 or so a year that jack-knife (with many rolling over) are unique. No other on-road combination has this type of accident.
Tow Vehicle/Travel Trailer Weight Ratio Explained
A travel trailer heavier than its tow vehicle is like a dog with an overweight tail, it may sway so much its tow vehicle cannot control it. Swerving strongly at speed to avoid a head-on collision induce this. So too may a strong side wind gust. That wind may be natural or from a close passing truck.
Overhung Travel Trailer Hitches
Conventional travel trailers are towed via an overhung hitch attached to the rear of the tow vehicle. This is an inherently unstable combination. A side force on a travel trailer causes swaying. Travel trailer swaying is undesirable. Furthermore, at speed, it is dangerous The longer travel trailer hitches overhang the worse the effect. It is undesirable at low levels. It is dangerous at high levels. And even more so at high speeds. This RV Books article explains why.
Loading a Travel Trailer Safely
Knowing how to locate mass correctly along the length of a travel trailer is vital. That applies both to its design and the owner’s loading. This article shows the safe approach to loading a caravan – and why and how it matter doing so is vitally important.
10 Tips for Safe Travel Trailer Towing
Travel trailers and their tow vehicles have much the same accident rates as other forms of motor transport. Their main type of accident, jack-knifing and roll-over, however, are different. Here are ten tips for safe travel trailer towing.
Travel Trailer Tow Ball Weight – how much
For safe towing, a travel trailer must be tow ball heavy. This article explains why and how to get travel trailer tow ball weight right.
Why Caravans Roll Over….and How to Prevent It
Why Caravans Roll Over...and how to prevent it explains in detail every aspect of tow vehicle and stability. Should be compulsory reading for everyone involved with : Design / Engineering, Marketing, Journalism (print & electronic), Regulations,...
Why Caravans Roll Over
and how to prevent it
Explains in detail every aspect of tow vehicle and travel trailer stability. This is what you need to know to be safe on or off the road.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Why Caravans Roll Over. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-6-1
Solar Success
Whether you’re building a new home or adding solar to an existing structure, this is the one book you can’t afford to be without.
eBook versions
Paperback version
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Solar Success. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6487945-4-7
Caravan and Motorhome Electrics
The essential handbook for anyone with an RV of any kind. Everything you need to know to make the electrics in your rig work for you.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Caravan & Motorhome Electrics. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-8-5
The Caravan & Motorhome Book
The Caravan & Motorhome Book covers every conceivable aspect of campervan and motorhome usage. If you own a camper van or motor home, you'll want this book.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of The Caravan & Motorhome Book. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-5-4.
Solar Success
Whether you’re building a new home or adding solar to an existing structure, this is the one book you can’t afford to be without.
eBook versions
Paperback version
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Solar Success. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6487945-4-7
Why Caravans Roll Over
and how to prevent it
Explains in detail every aspect of tow vehicle and travel trailer stability. This is what you need to know to be safe on or off the road.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Why Caravans Roll Over. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-6-1
Solar Success
Whether you’re building a new home or adding solar to an existing structure, this is the one book you can’t afford to be without.
eBook versions
Paperback version
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Solar Success. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6487945-4-7
Why Caravans Roll Over
and how to prevent it
Explains in detail every aspect of tow vehicle and travel trailer stability. This is what you need to know to be safe on or off the road.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Why Caravans Roll Over. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-6-1
Caravan and Motorhome Electrics
The essential handbook for anyone with an RV of any kind. Everything you need to know to make the electrics in your rig work for you.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of Caravan & Motorhome Electrics. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-8-5
The Caravan & Motorhome Book
The Caravan & Motorhome Book covers every conceivable aspect of campervan and motorhome usage. If you own a camper van or motor home, you'll want this book.
eBook versions
Paperback version
The book retailers set their own prices which can vary substantially. We'll aim to keep a selection of the better prices above.
Any bookshop, whether online or bricks and mortar, can order copies of The Caravan & Motorhome Book. Just ask.
ISBN: 978-0-6483190-5-4.