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 Volvo & Towing - Bromptonaut
>> Surprisingly, to me anyway, reversing in a straight line was the one I had the
>> most difficulty with and will need to work on. The instructor was good, and taught
>> us the "two" bites reverse. Full lock (the wrong way) at the right moment to
>> get the van going the way you want, till the inside wheel stops rotating and
>> becomes a pivot, then stop, full lock the other way then reverse into the pitch.
>> left and right. Very good, simple technique, well taught.

I agree that straight line reverse is difficult; absolute fish tail job when we ended up down a dead end while searching for the 'just right' pitch on a site in Brittany. I can usually manage to get it onto pitches on C&M club sites now, just use the mover to tidy up. Taken a couple of bites at the cherry sometimes - a complete go around and approach the pitch again. Generally easier to pitch on my right as I can keep the peg (C&M club is totally anal about 'van offside aligning with pitch's marker peg) in sight.

After a lot of practice I can also get it on the drive at home - a sort of S/Z type wiggle. Only possible when neighbours are out - insufficient space otherwise. Even though it's a tiny van the mover is essential.

What size/type of caravan was being used? We're pretty sure small 'vans like yours or our Xplore 304 are more trouble than some of the bigger jobbies like the Bailey Unicorn Cadiz we fancy as a 304's replacement. That'd be an expensive swap though as it's too heavy for the Berlingo.

Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Mon 16 Mar 20 at 13:52
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