Reversing confusion
Where should the "guider" stand while directing the driver when reversing the caravan?
My husband and I have this "discussion" nearly every time we have to reverse. As the rear of the caravan swings when changing direction he disappears out of view in the wing mirror, Someone once told me that the best place for the guider to stand is in front of the car and guide the driver from there. How do you avoid a disappearing guider and do you have and answer to our dilemma?
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As the driver I want anybody guiding to be rear of the caravan but to one side such that they can view the corner furthest away from them.
If I am swinging the caravan in such that the rear is swinging towards that drivers side. If the caravan is swinging towards the passenger side I want them on that side. stood so that they can see me in the appropriate mirror which means I can see them. If on site however I use the motor mover
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To my mind if you disappear somewhere behind the caravan that is being reversed, you are no good at all to the driver. I always ask my wife (in the nicest way) to sidestep at the rear if necessary ensuring she can see my wing mirror on the appropriate side, if she can see the mirror then I can see her directions.
After all this we mostly end up speaking to one another.
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We used to have a caravan and Margaret always stood near to the post as her role was to make sure I didn't go too far back. Usually by the time I got as far back as the peg I was able to pull forward to straighten up so I could easily see the peg on the final reverse back. It's not such an easy thing to answer as it often depends on how much room you have and of course the competence of the driver when reversing. This is probably something which is covered on one of the towing courses the Club runs?
I would sometimes cheat and use the mover
David
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The only ‘rule’ needed is-if you can see the drivers face in one of the wing mirrors they can see you. If the C/van stops you seeing the drivers face in the mirror switch to the other side👍🏻😊
PS-stick to this rule & all disagreements will be a thing of the past.
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We used to do exactly as Rocky described when we had a caravan and it worked👍🏻
The other 'rule' is to keep hand signals simple and to a minimum. Arms flailing like a windmill help no one, although it can be entertaining for onlookers.
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The only ‘rule’ needed is-if you can see the drivers face in one of the wing mirrors they can see you. If the C/van stops you seeing the drivers face in the mirror switch to the other side👍🏻😊
But during the transit make sure that you first tell the driver to stop and inform him of your new likely whereabouts so that he knows which damned mirror to look at!
PS-stick to this rule & all disagreements will be a thing of the past.
Now I know that you are talking tosh!
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It will be👍🏻😂
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1) the right partner will know you’ve moved-your face will no longer be in the mirror.
2) having the right partner ensures their will be no disagreements👍🏻😊
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My good friend says "Left a bit" but doesn't specify whether she means her left, my left, car left, Caravan left, or actually right.
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Try specsavers👍🏻
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I think you’d be surprised👍🏻
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There seems to be an assumption here that the man is in the driving seat and the woman is somewhere near the back of the caravan. Has anyone tried using a mobile phone while the driver's mobile is on hands free? It saves shouting! In any marriage or partnership communication is everything.
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