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Caravan Reversing Aids, ReverseMates are Better than a Reversing Camera mounted at the rear of your RV.

Reversing your Caravan or RV made easier.

Do you struggle to reverse your caravan into a site and CANNOT see the Blindside? Here’s a product that is sure to help. Reversing a caravan safely.

Words by:  Max Taylor GO RV

 After years of caravanning, I like to think I can back up. But, in truth, there have still been times when I’ve messed it up to the amusement of onlookers, every traveller would have had this experience, if this sounds like you, why not try the ReverseMate?

I gave the ReverseMates a go recently and was surprised by the difference it made when I was Reversing my Caravan, I was travelling solo when I tried them out, they would also help couples.

HOW IT WORKS The ReverseMate consists of two lightweight, high-vis aluminium marker posts that are clearly well made. These posts are used to mark the desired offside position of the van once in its final position. Here’s the system works… Place the rear marker 2.8m away from your site’s concrete slab (or general awning area) in line with where you’d like the rear of your van to end up. Then, measure the length of your van and place the forward marker that distance away from the rear marker, also 2.8m from the slab. The idea is for the markers to provide a highly visible reference point and, when used correctly, ensure that the van finishes perfectly in line with the slab, with about 100mm of clearance between the van’s nearside wheel(s) and the concrete.

The system requires you to back onto your site from the right-hand-side, i.e., you’ll have the markers in the driver’s rearview mirror. It’s very important to be aware of your surroundings and potential pedestrians and obstacles, but by using the leading marker as your main reference point, and swinging the van in with about 300mm of clearance from both markers, your van will line up perfectly. I did discover, however, that the system works best when you’re approaching on a reasonably shallow angle. It seems that a lot of thought has gone into the ReverseMate markers. First, the 600mm-high posts fold into the base, making it a highly portable system. Second, the base of each marker contains an inbuilt tape measure, so it’s very easy to determine 2.8m out from the slab; however, you can step the distance out if you prefer – it’s not always necessary to be precise. Finally, each marker contains its own LED light: an amber light for the rear marker and a white light, which can double as a work light, for the leading marker. This will make it much easier to perfectly reverse your caravan at night. Once folded up, the ReverseMate posts can be stored in the supplied carry bag and stowed in the boot of the van, or wherever there’s a spare nook or cranny.

After a couple of trial runs at a caravan park, I backed the caravan accurately onto site with the aid of the ReverseMate. Climbing out of the vehicle, I was pleased to see precisely 100mm of clearance between the van’s nearside wheel and slab. The high-vis markers provided excellent, bright reference points, which I could clearly see in my driver’s-side mirror at all times. If you’re travelling solo or are just after a product that will make backing onto site easier, have a look at the ReverseMate. It’s surprisingly simple to use but it makes a big difference. Further, it takes only a moment or two to set up.

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Grahame Pilgrim, Owner and Inventor of the Reversemate, All-in-One Clothesline and Designer of the New Secura Pegs and Terra-Pegs. Grahame has been involved in manufacturing products for more than 25 years and exported many products from Australia.
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