Congratulations to Jill Redfern , whose letter has been chosen as the winner of this month ’ s Rola Titan Tray roof rack system competition , announced in last month ’ s issue . This 1200x1200mm roof rack is engineered from lightweight , high-strength anodised aluminium and is worth over $ 800 . Congratulations , Jill , and thanks to everyone who entered !

NO HELP NEEDED

The letter ‘ Beware the Helper ' ( GoRV # 41 ) spurred me to write this . Just yesterday , as a solo woman traveller in a 4WD motorhome , I rocked up to my overnight camp and was reversing in , no problem .

A gentleman leaped up from the comfort of his camping chair , beer in hand : “ Left-hand down a bit , right-hand down , straighten up !”

I wonder if he would have demeaned a male driver by offering the same advice ?

My vehicle has two reversing cameras , aimed at different angles . I have been driving for more than 40 years . I have reversed successfully , unassisted , more than once or twice over the years .

On another occasion , a gentleman bounded out from the safety of his caravan awning , beer in hand : “ Left-hand down a bit , righthand down , straighten up !”

Problem was , I ' m in a motorhome and he was guiding me as if I was reversing a caravan !

Sometimes an extra pair of eyes is really helpful . I will always ask for guidance if need be . And I thank the travelling fraternity for their generosity in sharing advice , but gentlemen , I know you mean well and thank you for that . But please , please don ' t assume that the possession of breasts automatically excludes women from the ability to reverse !

Jill Redfern

Want to win a Rola Titan Tray roof rack ? Click the link on page 6 !

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