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  • Caravan Sway - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    Caravan sway is one of the most common causes of caravan accidents on the road and can be caused by poor weight distribution, uneven tyre pressure, poor suspension, side winds and entering slipstreams of heavy vehicles such as semi-trailers. Caravan sway can be prevented by packing your weight away from the axle, ensuring your tow ball weight is not too light, applying the appropriate air pressure to your tyres and reducing your speed in treacherous conditions.

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  • CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Towing Lessons for Inexperienced Caravaners

    Caravanning has been exploding in popularity in recent years, and with that comes a new wave of first-time caravanners. To equip yourself for yourself for your caravan or RV adventure, towing lessons will teach you pivotal skills you'll need while towing a van. Such as how to reverse into your caravan site.

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  • Seeking Help from More Experienced Caravaners - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    When Google searches become misleading or confusing, it never hurts to ask for help from more experienced caravanners if they are in your immediate vicinity. Many caravan parks will have staff members dedicated to offering advise or getting you out of sticky situations. And many of the guests at these caravan parks will be happy to offer assistance as well.

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  • How Navigation Aids Make Travel Easier - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    Navigation aids in your tow vehicle such as satellite navigation or Google and Apple Maps can make your travels run more smoothly and safely, as well as having instant access to your ETA, you can also measure your distance, organise your next fuel stop and your next rest stop. So you can rest, revive and survive.

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  • Protecting Your Van from Storm Damage - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    To protect your van in the event of a storm or floods, make sure to pack down any annexes and antennas, whilst tying down and securing any loose items. Inside your van, unplug all electrical devices and place them in higher storage to avoid them getting wet, and switch off gas supplies. Lastly, make sure to keep an eye on all weather conditions in your area in case you have to move due to flooding.

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  • Accessories that make your Journey Safer - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    CIL Insurance - Australia’s leading Specialist Caravan and RV Insurer share some important safety tips to consider before heading off on your next caravanning or RV Adventure. Your caravan can be subjected to extreme forces and weather conditions, so it’s important to keep it regularly serviced and maintained.

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  • The Importance of First Aid Kits - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    CIL Insurance - Australia’s leading Specialist Caravan and RV Insurer share some important safety tips to consider before heading off on your next caravanning or RV Adventure. Your caravan can be subjected to extreme forces and weather conditions, so it’s important to keep it regularly serviced and maintained.

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  • Avoiding Impact While Reversing - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    CIL Insurance - Australia’s leading Specialist Caravan and RV Insurer share some important safety tips to consider before heading off on your next caravanning or RV Adventure. Your caravan can be subjected to extreme forces and weather conditions, so it’s important to keep it regularly serviced and maintained.

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  • In the Event of a Breakdown - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    CIL Insurance - Australia’s leading Specialist Caravan and RV Insurer share some important safety tips to consider before heading off on your next caravanning or RV Adventure. Your caravan can be subjected to extreme forces and weather conditions, so it’s important to keep it regularly serviced and maintained.

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  • Fire Prevention - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

    CIL Insurance - Australia’s leading Specialist Caravan and RV Insurer share some important safety tips to consider before heading off on your next caravanning or RV Adventure. Fire Prevention is an important safety topic; with numerous gas and electrical lines running through your van, there are plenty of opportunities for Heat & Fuel to come into play.

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Caravan Sway - How To Videos - CIL Insurance

Caravan sway is one of the most common causes of caravan accidents on the road and can be caused by poor weight distribution, uneven tyre pressure, poor suspension, side winds and entering slipstreams of heavy vehicles such as semi-trailers. Caravan sway can be prevented by packing your weight away from the axle, ensuring your tow ball weight is not too light, applying the appropriate air pressure to your tyres and reducing your speed in treacherous conditions.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Towing Lessons for Inexperienced Caravaners

Caravanning has been exploding in popularity in recent years, and with that comes a new wave of first-time caravanners. To equip yourself for yourself for your caravan or RV adventure, towing lessons will teach you pivotal skills you'll need while towing a van. Such as how to reverse into your caravan site.

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