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Discover insider safety tips and advice to help you better prepare for your travels.

Practical tips from the road

The magic of caravanning and camping is not just in the freedom of travel and escape to a simpler way of living – even just for a few days -but it’s also the ingenuity and creativity inspired from the need to travel light.

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Towing – Size and weight

With the trend towards smaller and lighter cars, compatibility of tow vehicle and caravan in regard to weight and size has become more important.

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Braking systems

For many years now, caravans and camper trailers have been fitted with electric brakes. These braking systems are efficient and easy to maintain.

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Towing – Weight distribution

Whenever a vehicle towing a trailer travels along the road with the back down and front up, a problem of weight transfer exists. This means that there is less weight on the front wheels but more on the rear than without the trailer in tow.

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Sharing the road with oversize vehicles

Regular travellers on Australia’s highways will see a vast array of vehicles and machinery being transported across the country, but few understand the role that pilot vehicles play in escorting these vehicles.

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Queensland - where Australia shines

When it comes to choosing a destination for your next caravanning getaway, Queensland has so much to offer – the promise of adventure, natural encounters, unspoilt islands, picturesque beaches and the incredible Great Barrier Reef.

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Gas safety – When off road driving

Energy Safe Australia (ESA) has issued a timely warning for caravan owners planning to head off-road or access rough terrain.

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Tyre care

The part that tyres play in providing car and caravan safety is more important than any other single component. A vehicle can only accelerate, brake or steer if the correct contact exists between the tyre and the road.

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CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Accessories that make your Journey Safer

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.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - The Importance of First Aid Kits

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.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Avoiding Impact While Reversing

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.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - In the Event of a Breakdown

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.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip – Driving Techniques

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. Assuming your Van or RV is set up correctly and attached to a suitable tow vehicle, the new caravanner should become confident with several driving techniques.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip – Fire Prevention

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.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Holiday Checklist

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. Safety sometimes means having everything you need for your journey. Having a holiday checklist makes it easy and gives you peace of mind.

CIL Caravan Safety Tip - Regular Service & Maintenance

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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CIL Campsite

Campsite is perfect for anyone interested in the caravanning and RV lifestyle. It includes directories, things to see and do, product information, and even travel and towing tips.

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