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WELL DONE and happy towing

Could you give me a rough idea of the cost please

Thank you!

Hi I have just got my folding camper home after having the drive dug out because it was beaching between the road and the actual driveway.  First trip is to Newquay in May for Run to the Sun, just me and my 16 yrs old daughter.  I'm worried because I havrn't done reversing yet either and I know I will mess it up. Plus, I am going to be without any strong men if we get stuck.  Anyone out there going to Run to the Sun? I have been before but not without my son and mates.

HELP

well done chris

Quote: Originally posted by pooliechris on 24/4/2009

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It cost £450 pound for the three days which included a test fee of £105. This was one of the cheapest I came across. Some trainers were charging nearly £400 for a two day course. I knew I needed the three day course especially as my reversing was rubbish and I needed plenty of practice. The guy who trained me was excellent and spent a couple of hours extra each night with reversing practice. To resit I would have to have taken another two day course as I still need to brush up on my reversing which would of cost £335 which I didn`t particulary want to pay again so was delighted when I passed.

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 WOW

 I didn't realise it was so expensive.

Does any one know if you can just take the actual test, if you feel you are compitent enough or do you have to do the whole course. As hubby tows trailers etc on the farm legally but can't tow above certain weight/size on the road.

Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info will pass it on to other half.

If you don't go to a trainer you will have to provide your own tow vehicle and trailer for the test, which must satisfy certain criteria:

See here for details.

The only advice I an give you is, try to get the rear of the trailer facing in the direction you want to reverse it in as you pull forward in preparation to reverse.

When you're reversing, if you're confused as to which way to turn your steering to compensate for the direction your trailer is going, simply treat your trailer as a garage into which you're trying to reverse your car, that way, you'll turn the steering the right way.

I've been reversing trailers since I was a youngster growing up on a farm so reversing has never been a problem to me but, I've helped a number of workshop juniors learn to reverse artics in the yard & you'll be surprised how much you'll improve if you go to a local trading estate or car park on a sunday when it's quiet, set yourself a reversing course & have a play.

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