Member Since: 19 Mar 2017
Location: Lincoln
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How hard is the B+E test, just a bit of practice or lessons req'd?
13th Jun 2017 12:29 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
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I would say lessons required, it's a bit more than just being able to reverse.
Haven't done it myself as I just snuck in with my licence, but I have a client who does teach b + e and he has pointed out a couple of things to me I didn't knowJust remember:-
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13th Jun 2017 12:40 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
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J@mes wrote:
It's well worth taking some training, I think the Caravan and Camping club offer courses to members if you are one.
I always get commented on how well I can reverse my outfit (Swift 590 Twin Axle and VW Amarok) and I can't remember the last time I had to use my motor mover
We have Swift 620 TA and don't even have a motor mover, only time i normally have problems is when someone decides to help!==================================
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13th Jun 2017 12:50 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
Posts: 3067
J@mes wrote:
It's well worth taking some training, I think the Caravan and Camping club offer courses to members if you are one.
I agree - I'm actually going to join the C&CC so will check on what they're offering
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13th Jun 2017 12:56 pm
ostosix
Member Since: 19 Mar 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 305
A mate, showed me what he said was the proper way to hitch up
ie. breakaway cable on first before taking handbrake off. Then when hitch has triggered the lock raise the towing vehicle with the jockey wheel to ensure the lock is positive. I do that as a matter of course now.
13th Jun 2017 3:29 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
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I also engage the motor mover before taking the handbrake off following a recent scary thread on here!D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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13th Jun 2017 3:50 pm
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daftlad wrote:
85 for me but I was late as I was more interested in my RD 350 LC:
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