by Grahame Pilgrim | Aug 29, 2024 | Caravan Reversing, Reverse Mate News, RV Caravan Accessories, RV Devices
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.
by Grahame Pilgrim | Aug 29, 2024 | Camping Tents, Reverse Mate News, RV Caravan Accessories, Secura Pegs™, Terra Pegs™
SCREW in PEGS
Secure in the Ground
Secura-Pegs™ Terra-Pegs™
Australian Design Registration No 202213443
Our new range of Aluminum Screw in Pegs come in two sizes, 295mm long 205 grams and 365mm long 250 grams. We have designed the head of the pegs with a taper so when screwing the pegs into the ground the hook and eye will be flush with the ground. We have a provision in the head of the peg for placing a strong piece of round bar into the pegs so they can be screwed into the ground by hand or use a standard 17mm socket with a ratchet.
Once the Pegs are screwed into the ground by hand or using the 17mm drill adapter socket, it is easy to attach the guy ropes and trace springs through either the hook or eye.
The Pegs have been designed to be used without the need for all the different types of plastic attachments that are supplied with other pegs on the market. How many times have the plastic attachments been lost when packing up, then not being able to use the pegs.
Retail inquiries welcome. Contact us [email protected]
by Grahame Pilgrim | Aug 27, 2024 | Reverse Mate News, RV Clotheslines, RV Rollout Awning Clotheslines
RV Devices & Accessories have had so many requests to supply a Caravan and RV Clothesline to suit the Carefree Electric Altitude rollout awning with the 76mm tube.
We have now designed a rubber insert to fit inside to reduce our standard clothesline brackets from 90mm to 76mm this will suit the Carefree Altitude Electric awning tube, we hope to have these inserts in stock by the end of October 2024.
Register to purchase Now by emailing [email protected]
The inserts are so easy to install just remove the red plastic coating on the rubber inserts and stick them to the brackets as per instructions supplied.
There is no drilling required to install the Clothesline brackets just simply put the brackets over the awning tube and tighten the black knob on the lower cradle. Repeat this process and the brackets are installed. We have two videos on our website to demonstrate this easy process.
The brackets can hold a set of full-size sheets and wet towels at the same time. There are two plastic coated wire lines available so plenty of room for all your washing. You will also be saving on electricity costs by not using a dryer.
The All-In-One Clothesline Reversible Brackets were designed for all conditions. Users can still install their privacy screen when the brackets are under the awning, therefore you are able to hang your washing in private.
The clothesline brackets have been load tested by one of the leading rollout awning suppliers in Australia. See the picture below and on our website.
The clothesline brackets do not put any load on the side arms. Also, they have a built-in support cradle on each bracket to take the weight of the awning. There are tie down clips built-in as part of the brackets, these built-in items save purchasers the extra cost of buying them separately.
There are no other clothesline brackets in the World that can be used outside or under the Caravan & RV rollout awnings.
The clothesline brackets are suitable for Dometic, Carefree, Global Heritage Awnings, Aussie Traveller, Jillaroo, Awnlux and many other styles on the market with a 90mm Tube.
by Grahame Pilgrim | Nov 23, 2023 | Reverse Mate News
After receiving a finalist nomination with his Reverse Aid kit back in 2021, Queensland’s Grahame Pilgrim is back in the mix in the 2023 Best New Product/Accessories category with his latest RV-related invention, the All-in-One Awning Clothesline.
Taking some of the hassle out of drying bed sheets and towels when caravanning in free or remote camps, the All-in-One Awning Clothesline weighs just 2.6kg and takes up less storage space than a more conventional portable clothesline. It also won’t blow over in the wind and can dry more washing at the onetime including larger items like sheets and towels.
The clothesline is relatively easy to install and requires no drilling or other tools to assemble, with all the special bits required for set-up included in the box.
by Grahame Pilgrim | Nov 7, 2023 | Reverse Mate News
There are ads referring to RV and Caravan Clotheslines Voiding Warranty! We had our Brackets load tested by one of the largest rollout awning suppliers in Australia, the picture shows the brackets held the weight of two skip pallets, they could have taken more load as the plastic coated closeline wire we supply will carry a load up to 160kgs.
The kit includes two brackets that are shaped to grip the circular awning barrel, 15m of clothesline wire, four hand knobs and one aluminium tensioner. With the awning rolled out to your preferred pitch, the first thing you need to do is decide whether you want to set-up the clothesline on the outside of the awning, or underneath. The fact the All-In-One RV Clothesline can be set-up under the awning is a brilliant feature, and it’s just as easy to do it this way as it is to set it up outside of the awning.
Each of the two aluminium brackets has a tongue that slides into one of the awning’s grooves. With both brackets fitted either end. Each bracket has a special ‘arm’, to which the supplied clothesline is secured.
These arms are highly adjustable, so finding level isn’t too difficult. Once you have the brackets fitted and the arms have been adjusted to the best position, you can now fit the clothesline wire.
Please refer to Instructions in Packaging for more detail how to install or watch our videos.
by Grahame Pilgrim | Oct 10, 2023 | Reverse Mate News
We are Proud supporters of Australian Melanoma Research Foundation
With every ReverseMate sold we donate $5.00 to help AMRF in their research to find a cure for Melanoma, the more we sell donations go towards this great cause.
