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Dave Benson Caravans stock current models of most RV brands.
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Caravan Safety

Part Of Enjoying Your Trip Is Keeping Your Family Safe

Dave Benson Caravans Safety Tips

Being the largest showroom of new and used Caravans/Recreational Vehicles, Dave Benson Caravans can offer the following safety hints & tips for caravans or camper trailers. Don’t forget to print this page off before you go on your holidays!

Pre-Trip

 

Book into the Dave Benson Caravans service department, for a full ‘Pre-Trip Service.’ Our team of qualified technicians will check and service as required your caravan/recreational vehicle including;

  • Braking system
  • Wheel bearings, axles and suspension
  • All electrical, battery, solar and gas systems

We’ll ensure that your caravan/recreational vehicle is ready for a safe, comfortable adventure, so that you can relax and LIVE THE DREAM.

To book your Pre-Trip Service, contact us today!

Pre-towing Check

  • Make sure all 12 volt lights inside the van are switched off
  • Close all windows
  • Close all roof hatches
  • Safety catch on fridge
  • Stove lid secured
  • Check all cupboards are packed and closed
  • Remove anything from bench tops that isn’t screwed down
  • Close, lock and put safety hook on door
  • Turn off gas bottle
  • Remove TV antenna (if applicable)
  • Remove 240 volt power lead
  • Wind up all corner jack stands
  • Close front stone shield and secure
  • Check tyre pressures

Hook Up

  • Check towbar, bolts and/or pins
  • Connect caravan onto tow bar of vehicle
  • Check coupling has fallen into closed position
  • Fold back and release handbrake cable
  • Remove jockey wheel
  • Connect D shackles to safety chains and tow bar
  • Hook on brake-safe wire (if applicable – generally only on large vans)
  • Connect 7 pin trailer plug
  • Connect hitch or level rides if applicable
  • Check all exterior lights are working
  • Switch fridge to 12 volt if required
  • Make sure roll out awning catch is in roll up position with travel catches secured, if applicable

Hints

  • After travelling for 15 minutes or so, pull over where safe and check that everything is still in a secure position
  • You should slide the manual override button on your brake controller a few times, when you start travelling. This will dislodge dirt and surface rust on brake drums so that your brakes do not grab on application.
  • When towing, your vehicle may require more pressure in the rear tyres. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for directions.
  • If you happen to encounter corrugated roads, consider letting some air out of the tyres on your caravan or camper trailer – approximately 10 psi. This is one way to help ease the shock on your caravan by letting the tyre absorb the rough road conditions. Return the air in your tyres to normal pressure as soon as possible.
  • Dropping tyre pressures too much can cause damage to your tyres so care should be taken to ensure tyre pressures are not low on bitumen, rocky or sharp stony roads.
    Make sure your door is open when you lower or raise your pop top roof.

Happy Travelling!

 

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