Prices seem steep $450 - $500 but as a novice probably a good idea.
Nicholstones said
02:50 AM Nov 12, 2012
We did a course and found it valuable. Half the day was chalk-and-talk, the other half practical. We did the course before even picking up our van, using one of theirs. While we certainly didn't come out of it as experts, it gave us the confidence and skills to be able to pick up our new van and not smash it into a parked car the first time we needed to turn a corner. Doing it together also meant that if one of us forgot or didn't understand something the other could back them up and provide useful encouragement once we were actually out there.
It is quite expensive, but a drop in the ocean compared to all the costs of acquiring and setting up your new van, and if like us you've never towed before is a valuable investment.
Nomad246 said
03:03 AM Nov 12, 2012
Well said Nicholstones, training is important and required to minimise risk. My view has always been that people who tow (more than 750kg) should have an endorsement on their licence. With road trauma rising (as well as road users) no amount of competency training is too much.
Gerty Dancer said
03:12 AM Nov 12, 2012
We did one, and found it extremely valuable. We absolutely agree with Nicholstones, and Nomad246... everybody should do a course like this.
Wizardofoz said
09:59 PM Nov 12, 2012
I agree, I'm booked in for May next year.
tcp99 said
01:04 AM Nov 13, 2012
Thanks for the input. Will book in next month.
Terry
spida said
02:33 AM Nov 13, 2012
in Perth you can do a weekend course - around $350. Run by the uni (Murdock?) Half day talk then off to Toodjay for the weekend. I didnt do it - only done twice a year I think or they will do a private course as well.
Santa said
04:34 PM Nov 13, 2012
tcp99 wrote:
Anybody attended a one day course?
Prices seem steep $450 - $500 but as a novice probably a good idea.
Great idea tcp, as far as I'm concerned attendance at one of these courses should be mandataory for drivers who have done little towing.
Esmeralda said
05:54 PM Nov 13, 2012
I did one through Tow-Ed and found it very valuable. The price also covered a DVD and a book, so you can revisit what you have learned any time you want.
Cheers, Helen
tcp99 said
01:42 AM Nov 14, 2012
Just booked with Tow-Ed for course at Sandown on 13th December. Thanks Esmeralda.
Terry
Nomad246 said
01:53 AM Nov 14, 2012
Well done tcp99, you're on your way to advanced Nomad
Cheers
Esmeralda said
07:30 AM Nov 14, 2012
Hi Terry - Sandown is where I did my course. Helen
mr glassies said
04:07 AM Dec 19, 2012
after driving trucks and trailers for most of my life i dont feal i need to but yes alot of people could do with some tips .its just a pitty they dont stress on courtesy (sorry didnt use spell check)
Anybody attended a one day course?
Prices seem steep $450 - $500 but as a novice probably a good idea.
It is quite expensive, but a drop in the ocean compared to all the costs of acquiring and setting up your new van, and if like us you've never towed before is a valuable investment.
My view has always been that people who tow (more than 750kg) should have an endorsement on their licence. With road trauma rising (as well as road users) no amount of competency training is too much.
I agree, I'm booked in for May next year.
Thanks for the input. Will book in next month.
Terry
Great idea tcp, as far as I'm concerned attendance at one of these courses should be mandataory for drivers who have done little towing.
I did one through Tow-Ed and found it very valuable. The price also covered a DVD and a book, so you can revisit what you have learned any time you want.
Cheers, Helen
Just booked with Tow-Ed for course at Sandown on 13th December. Thanks Esmeralda.
Terry
Well done tcp99, you're on your way to advanced Nomad
Cheers
Hi Terry - Sandown is where I did my course. Helen
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