Tips for towing a caravan for the first time

Join caravan expert Mike (from Driver Risk Management) and learn how to safely tow your caravan for the first time. Mike explains which important things you will need to check, including towing weight capacity, weight distribution, tyres and more to improve your towing experience and help make your journey safer. Videos mentioned in this one: Caravan towing weights explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxFh-tci1R8 How to load a caravan for towing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVvgw8XuGI0 How to hitch and unhitch your caravan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKv1vNaNZ08 How to prevent caravan sway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8QR_PPLeNo How to reverse your caravan (with a spotter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLufRoEDRqI You can book in a free caravan safety session at rac.com.au/towsafe: https://rac.com.au/about-rac/community-programs/workshops/tow-safe Chapters: 0:00 Check your towing capacity 0:12 Setting up the caravan for safe towing 0:51 How to drive safely while towing 2:09 How to reverse a caravan 2:40 How to check tyre pressure and condition 3:06 How to manage fuel consumption 3:22 Electronic stability control 3:43 Plan your route and rest stops