Safer Towing in Australia

With travel restrictions keeping us in Australia, we know more travellers will be on the road looking to exploring our beautiful countryside, but before you run off to buy a brand-new RV you should become familiar with towing etiquette, safety tips and the latest gear out there!

Safe towing knowledge is crucial in keeping you, your family, your expensive investment, and everyone else on the road safe while you’re travelling. Luckily, RVs and caravans are a huge part of the Australian tourism industry and there’s heaps of information out there for travellers of all ages and skill levels.

For all the latest information on towing in Australia, make sure you check out the Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s caravan towing guide. It is kept up to date will all rules and regulations, so you can ensure you’re getting the right information. You can download it for free here: https://caravantowingguide.com.au/

Once you’ve had a read there, why not head over to Tow-Ed and book a course on towing so you can get some firsthand experience before you set out! They offer a one-day course where you’ll get personalised training from a professional instructor: https://www.tow-ed.com.au/courses/towing-courses/

If you’re more of a visual learner, have a watch of RV Daily’s series on caravans and towing. They are packed with tons of useful information and advice! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DBUB9mcQo_GEW5DfoeWeQ/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

You can also check out their website for more useful information and tips on RVs, caravanning, and towing! https://rvdaily.com.au/

Make sure you know the rules, regulations, and laws of where you’re going – you don’t want to get caught out for simply being uninformed. To help, we’ve compiled a list of available information for each state’s towing regulations:

NSW: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/towing.html

QLD: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/vehicle-safety/towing

WA: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/LBU_VS_IB_107.pdf

SA: https://www.mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/the-drivers-handbook/towing

VIC: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/safe-caravanning

NT: https://nt.gov.au/driving/rego/vehicle-compliance-and-modification/towing-and-a-frames#:~:text=The%20driver%20of%20a%20vehicle,vehicle%20are%20in%20working%20order

TAS: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/161178/Tasmanian_Road_Rules_2017web.pdf