GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #67 | Page 41

RV FEATURE
Lookout for road hazards . These can include narrow sealed or unsealed roads with soft shoulders or loose gravel , which may reduce traction . Roaming livestock and wildlife are a different kind of hazard , and serious damage – and even loss of life – can occur in the event of a collision .
When planning your trip , consider a towing education and first aid course . Knowing how to use your communication devices appropriately is crucial .
Safely overtaking a road train presents a particular challenge to caravanners .
A basic first aid kit and sufficient water ( about 5L per person per day ) is important to add to your equipment list . In the event of a breakdown in a remote area , help may be minutes , or hours , away . It would be a good idea to also pack mechanical items such as spare bearings , seals and grease , along with the appropriate tools to carry out some basic repairs to keep you on the road .
+ FREE TOWING GUIDE
+ RURAL ROAD SAFETY
+ TRUCKS AND CARAVANS
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